Category: Hong Kong
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Hong Kong 2019-20 Budget proposal
A range of relief measures were outlined to help local enterprises deal with the fallout and uncertainty of the global economic and trade environment. As part of these measures it is proposed that the business registration (BR) fees for the period 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 will be waived, and only the BR…
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The Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance 2018
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in Hong KongHONG KONG: The Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance 2018 has been introduced to streamline the administration of Hong Kong companies and facilitate compliance and came into force on 1 February 2019.
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HK: New Requirement – Register of Significant Controllers
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The Companies Ordinance (Cap.622) has been amended to require a company incorporated in Hong Kong to identify persons who have significant control over the company and to maintain a register of significant controllers to be accessible by law enforcement officers upon demand. This follows similar steps taken in the UK and other jurisdictions, and the…
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HK: New Client Due Diligence and Licensing Regime for Providers
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The Hong Kong government has now introduced amended legislation that regulates the provision of, until now, unregulated company services by accounting professionals, estate agents, legal professionals and trust and company service providers. The move is consistent with the government’s commitment to adopt common reporting standards, institute a register for persons with significant control and generally…
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Vietnam and Foreign Investment Structures
The British Virgin Islands, Hong Kong and Singapore provide attractive product offerings broadly characterised by cost effective incorporation and ongoing maintenance fees, a tax neutral investment platform, corporate flexibility, an English common law system that underpins the rule of law and contractual certainty, and enforcement provided by a modern and effective commercial court.
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Key tax takeaways from Hong Kong Chief Executive’s 2017 Policy Address
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Hong Kong Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, delivered her first policy address to the Legislative Council last week on 11 October, outlining the Government’s future policy initiatives. Among these were two key tax-related measures to maintain Hong Kong’s position as a leading business hub in Asia.
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How to call a general meeting for a Hong Kong company
At Marbury, we are commonly asked by clients for advice on the steps and procedure for calling a general meeting of a Hong Kong company. In this briefing, we explain the steps involved and the requirements for calling a meeting. This overview is not an exhaustive checklist as the Ordinance…
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Open-ended fund structures for Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Asset managers may soon have an alternative to unit trusts if they wish to set up open-ended investment funds in Hong Kong. Legislators are reviewing rules that would allow open-ended fund companies to operate in Hong Kong for the first time. Unlike regular companies, these entities are able to vary share capital to…
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The Hong Kong Competition Ordinance
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14 December 2015 will see Hong Kong finally catch up with other free market economies when the much delayed Competition Ordinance comes into operation. Your New Year’s resolution should be made a little earlier than normal, to ensure that 2016 doesn’t bring you some unfortunate surprises with the monkey of the Competition Commission on your…