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Business Licensing Requirements in Hong Kong: A Sector-by-Sector Overview
Learn which business licences are required in Hong Kong across key sectors, including financial services, restaurants, travel agencies, real estate, recruitment, healthcare, and import-export businesses.
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Setting Up an Open-Ended Fund Company (OFC) in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's OFC regime has grown rapidly as fund managers seek a flexible, Hong Kong-domiciled investment vehicle. Explore OFC registration requirements, tax advantages, grant funding, and re-domiciliation options.
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Representative Office vs Subsidiary in China: Which One Suits Your China Expansion Plan
A representative office looks like the cautious way into China, and a subsidiary like the full commitment. Under the rules in force in 2026, that framing misrepresents the costs: here is how to make the choice on the variables that actually decide it.
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Should You Register Your Software Copyright in China? A Strategic Overview for Businesses
Software copyright is automatic in China, but formal registration is often required or advisable. We discuss when and why businesses should consider it.
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Setting Up a Manufacturing WFOE in China: Site Selection, Environmental Approvals, and Licensing
A practical roadmap for foreign manufacturers establishing a production entity in China, from choosing a site to securing the licences that allow you to switch the line on.
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China’s Draft Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law – How Will It Affect Foreign Companies?
The proposed law seeks to tackle cross-border bribery and corruption conducted by both Chinese and foreign companies and individuals, potentially creating new compliance burdens and operational risks. Here's how companies can prepare.
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Re-domiciliation vs. Restructuring: Which Option Is Right for Your Hong Kong Business?
Learn when re-domiciling a company to Hong Kong is preferable to corporate restructuring, and how each option affects tax, operations, compliance, and growth plans.
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China Liquidation Process Explained: Key Steps to Close a Company Successfully
The liquidation process in China is the stage where a company settles its debts, taxes, and obligations before it can be formally deregistered, and getting it wrong can leave directors and shareholders personally liable.