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Limited companies, sole proprietorships and partnerships
Business structures differ in legal liability, ownership and administration. A limited company separates the entity from its shareholders, while sole proprietors and ordinary partners bear personal responsibility for business debts. Costs and ongoing filings also affect the choice.
Hong Kong limited company registration: process and documents for 2026 (Traditional Chinese)
A guide to preparing for Hong Kong limited company registration, covering company names, director and shareholder information, application documents, registration steps, government fees and first-year company matters.
Hong Kong company annual administration
Company administration continues throughout the year. Annual returns, business registration renewal, statutory records, accounts and tax filings follow different dates and requirements, so an annual budget needs to allow for both recurring work and company changes.
Hong Kong registered company addresses: requirements and changes (Traditional Chinese)
An overview of registered, business and correspondence addresses in Hong Kong, including conditions for using a residential address, publicly searchable information, and the documents and notifications required for address changes.
Hong Kong profits tax calculator
Profits tax is calculated on assessable profits rather than turnover or the bank balance. This calculator estimates tax under the standard and two-tier rates for corporations and unincorporated businesses, using the applicable settings and conditions shown below.
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Malaysia company registration: process and business preparations
A guide to shareholder and director requirements for a Sdn. Bhd., application documents and fees, with preparations for bank accounts, licences and filings after incorporation.
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Hong Kong registered company addresses: requirements and changes
An overview of registered, business and correspondence addresses in Hong Kong, including conditions for using a residential address, publicly searchable information, and the documents and notifications required for address changes.
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Changing a Hong Kong company secretary: process and handover checklist
A guide to changing company secretary in Hong Kong, covering the handover, company documents, registered address, Significant Controllers Register and relevant filing forms.
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Macau company registration: process and application documents
A guide for Hong Kong businesses covering basic requirements, name checks, registration, commencement-of-business declarations and documents, with points to check for address, banking and tax arrangements.
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Hong Kong limited company registration: process and documents for 2026
A guide to preparing for Hong Kong limited company registration, covering company names, director and shareholder information, application documents, registration steps, government fees and first-year company matters.
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Hong Kong profits tax: expense deductions, relief eligibility and supporting documents
An overview of profits tax rates, business expense deductions, capital allowances and offshore income, with the transaction records and evidence needed for accounting and tax filing.
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Housing allowances and employer-provided accommodation: tax filing information
An overview of the salaries tax treatment of employer-provided accommodation, housing allowances and domestic rent deductions, covering eligibility, tenancy agreements, payment records and employment documents.
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Employer tax filing: BIR56A, IR56B and staff commencement and cessation notifications
A guide to employer returns, employee income forms and commencement and cessation notifications, covering pay, benefits and employee records, with official IRD filing guidance.
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Employee benefits planning for Hong Kong SMEs
An overview of employee benefit options, from flexible working and health support to training, for SMEs planning around their teams and budgets.
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Hong Kong annual return NAR1: completion and submission
A guide to company information, completing form NAR1, filing deadlines, registration fees and common questions, with an explanation of how annual returns differ from tax returns.
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Hong Kong limited companies: signboards and company name displays
An overview of company name display rules, display locations and signboards, including requirements for registered offices and business premises.
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Hong Kong company share transfers: procedures and documents
A guide to share transfer documents, shareholder handovers, stamp duty and company record updates, with the procedures and information required.
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Hong Kong statutory holidays and public holidays in 2026
Information on Hong Kong statutory holidays and public holidays in 2026, helping employers distinguish the categories and check rosters, substitute holidays and employment arrangements.
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Hong Kong shop and SME start-up cost checklist
A checklist covering registration, rent, fitting out, staffing and day-to-day operations, with one-off costs distinguished from recurring expenses.
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Singapore company registration: requirements and process
A guide to directors, shareholders, addresses and documents for Singapore company registration, covering incorporation and subsequent work for Hong Kong businesses considering cross-border operations.
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Shelf companies and shell companies: key differences
An overview of the differences, common uses, purchase and handover procedures, and checks on company records, liabilities and past activities.
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Hong Kong company profits tax returns: accounts, deductions and filing documents
A guide to preparing accounts, business expense deductions, capital allowances, tax return attachments, commonly missing documents and filing procedures.
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Dormant companies in Hong Kong: conditions, procedures and ongoing duties
An overview of eligibility for dormant status, special resolutions, filing procedures, statutory exemptions and continuing duties, including resuming business and related costs.
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Setting up a Mainland China company: a guide for Hong Kong businesses
A guide to company structures, registered addresses, application documents and registration procedures, including local licensing, banking and tax requirements.
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Hong Kong company tax deadlines, extensions and provisional tax holdovers
An overview of the differences between profits tax filing deadlines, block extensions and provisional tax holdovers, covering returns, accounting year-end dates, required documents and application procedures.
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Tariff changes and Hong Kong trading companies: quotations, documents and operational preparations
An overview of how tariff changes affect quotations, contracts and operating costs, covering goods classification, origin, transaction documents and accounting records.
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Hong Kong salaries tax: calculations, filing information and common questions
A guide to assessment years, taxable income, deductions, allowances and calculations, with examples for 2025/26, a filing checklist and official IRD tools.
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Hong Kong company name searches: steps, results and application preparations
A guide to the Companies Registry e-Services Portal, exact name searches, Traditional Chinese input, interpreting results and preparing registration information.
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Abolition of MPF offsetting: information for employers
An overview of the abolition of MPF offsetting, records employers should maintain, and severance and long service payment matters to consider when reviewing employment arrangements.
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Hong Kong company names: requirements and name change procedures
A guide to Chinese and English company names, naming restrictions, registration and name change procedures, and information to update after a change of name.
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Hong Kong company tax filing with no business activity
An overview of filing responsibilities, first returns, required records and common questions for companies with no business activity.
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Mainland China company registration: a document checklist for Hong Kong businesses
A checklist covering company types, shareholder information, registered addresses and registration steps, with application requirements for different locations and business activities.
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