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What Expenses Can You Claim as An Individual in Hong Kong?
Paying taxes in Hong Kong is a responsibility for every resident. However, there are ways to lower your tax costs, provided you are well aware of what items you can claim: Self-Education Approved Charitable Donations Contributions to MPF/ Retirement scheme Home Loan Interest Elderly Residential Care Expenses Married couple Children ( full-time students) Disability Contact …
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Starting a consulting business in Hong Kong? What kind of visa should you apply for?
Consulting is a popular field in Hong Kong. Thus, it is no wonder that after working as a consultant in a big company, you might want to embark on a journey of your own. However, what are the visa considerations for a private consultant in Hong Kong? Stephen Barnes points out: If you plan to …
I Like Hong Kong. I Want To Start My Business Here. What Should I Do?
So now, I am in Hong Kong, breathing its air, feeling the business vibe and taking it all in. I think I really like it and I want to start my business here. What should I do? Foreigners who wish to register an offshore limited liability company in Hong Kong, must take into consideration the …
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Starting a One-Man Business in Hong Kong? Consider Your Visa Requirements!
We’d like to share an informative infographic by our dear friend and visa expert Stephen Barnes on the popular topic of starting a one-man business in Hong Kong. The infographic illustrates considerations for availability, application progress and the answers to popular FAQs.
Run A Successful Business in Hong Kong – Introducing Breaking Down Barriers
Are you an entrepreneur? Are you interested in new ways of maximizing gains, brand presence and profitability? Would you like to know more about critical success factors for operating a business in Hong Kong? Then do not miss this opportunity! Hong Kong Industry Commerce and Professional Association and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) come …
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How and Why We Are Influenced by Our Own Body Language?
I have had the pleasure of listening to a TED Talk by Amy Cuddy, who studies the influence of our body language on the way we actually feel. According to Amy, smiling when we feel sad – can make us feel better and opening up when we feel weak, can actually make us feel more …
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Work/Life Balance: A Few Useful Tips
Working in Hong Kong means that you are constantly on the run. Whether it’s your job, business, family or personal errand, we are a generation on the go. Finding the right balance between work and personal life is a life-long quest, that’s why I am very happy to share a few tips I read about …
Why You Should Think Like an Entrepreneur Even If You Are Not
I have recently come across an article by Michael Moroney that has made me want to jump back in time and read it when I was 20. The thing is, I have always wanted to be an entrepreneur. But until yesterday, I had no idea I’ve been one all along) Here’s why. According to Michael …
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words. Especially, When It Comes to Analytics.
If you run your own business and have a presence online, you have probably used or at least heard of Google Analytics. The tool allows you to track visitor activity on your website and more, showing you how your business is doing online. However, interpreting the results is not a piece of cake, there is …
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Need a Chinese Visa? We will get it for you!
March has arrived quickly, factories are all up and running once again. Do you need a visa to China meet your suppliers and make factory visits? We offer China Visa Application Service with a competitive price, starting from Hk$450/ visa. All we need from you: Original Passport Hong Kong Landing Slip 1X passport size …
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