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China has been the forerunner in e-commerce over the past decade. So, the emergence of China’s e-commerce market inaugurated a new era in the country’s economy. Centre O is going to illustrate the online growth figures. 1. Total E-Commerce Market Size According to data from 2019 China Internet Network Information centre, the total e-commerce market …

What is a Registered Address? A Registered address is the address of your company in the government records. Under the Company Ordinance and laws in Hong Kong, each company must have a registered address in Hong Kong. This location acts as the address for receiving the company mail from the government. This registered address must …

General speaking Hong Kong is under governance of China. However, there are significant differences between a Hong Kong Limited Company and a China Limited Company. Primarily due to the distinct legal, regulatory and business environments in two difference jurisdictions. Legal System Hong Kong operates under a common law system. The system emphasises judicial independence, protection …

Centre O prepared a flowchart to let you know the key steps involved in setting up an e-commerce business. No matter what business you want to start, you have to plan well before diving into anything. Also, you have to outline the key steps and the process into sequence. In order to have a clearer …

Digital ecosystem in China Tapping into the vast and lucrative Chinese e-commerce market requires a strategic approach. And tailored to the unique characteristics and preferences of Chinese consumers. As China internet users are using the nation’s social media platforms such as WeChat and Douyin rather than Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok. How to get into …

The government just announced the 2024 Policy Address on 16 October. The theme of enhancing development and build the future together with the citizens. As a startup, an entrepreneur or a citizen, you must be concerned about what measures will have an impact on the operations of enterprises. Especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Therefore, …

Good news for non-Chinese Hong Kong and Macau Permanent Residents. Starting on 10 July 2024, they can apply for a 5-year permit to travel to the Mainland for short-term purposes, such as business or tourism. Permit holders no longer need to apply for a China Visa. Then, they can travel to the mainland within the …

Hong Kong is one of the best business hubs in Asia, and it consistently ranks as one of the world’s freest economies. Its strategic location, low taxes, and business-friendly policies draw many entrepreneurs globally to do business in Hong Kong. However, before you start the business, you should understand its legal requirements – one of …

The Profit Tax Return Form is known as the “Profit Tax Return – Corporations (BIR51)”. BIR51 is used by corporations, including limited companies and other corporate entities. The purposes are to report their assessable profits and calculate the amount of profit tax payable to the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD). What information do you …

After setting up a Hong Kong Limited, the company filings do not end there. Yearly, you are required to arrange renewal of your company including annual return and profit tax return as well. Annual Return As per the rules in the Companies Ordinance, each of the Hong Kong companies has to file the Annual Return …