Services
Hong Kong License Application
Consultation and Planning: Based on the client’s business nature and requirements, we provide professional consulting advice to help determine the specific types of licenses required, such as finance, insurance, securities, funds, trusts, real estate agency, education, healthcare, etc. Document Preparation: We assist clients in organizing and preparing application materials that comply with the requirements of Hong Kong regulatory authorities. This includes drafting articles of association, business plans, financial reports, shareholders’ and directors’ background information, and professional qualification certifications.
ODI Filing
Policy Interpretation: Analyzing China’s policies on outward direct investment (ODI) to help clients understand the conditions, processes, and required documents for ODI filing. Project Evaluation: Conducting risk assessments for investment projects and assisting in the development of investment plans that comply with national industry policies. Preparation of Filing Documents: Assisting clients in collecting and organizing all the necessary documents for ODI filing, such as investment decisions, feasibility studies, proof of funding sources, and information about foreign collaborators.
GuanGang License Plate
Qualification Assessment: Evaluating whether clients meet the eligibility criteria for cross-border license plate application, as stipulated by the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong, such as investment scale and tax situation. Preparation of Application Materials: Assisting clients in preparing complete application materials, including proof of enterprise qualifications, vehicle information, driver information, investment or tax certificates, etc. Application Process Guidance: Providing detailed guidance on the application process, including online pre-screening, offline submission, payment, vehicle inspection, and collection of the license plate, and offering full support and guidance throughout the process.
Foreign Company Registration
Recommended Company Type: Based on the client’s business objectives, tax planning, and other factors, we will recommend a suitable company type, such as a limited liability company, a joint-stock company, a branch office, or a representative office. Company Name Search: Assisting clients in conducting a preliminary search of company names to ensure availability and legality. Preparation of Registration Documents: Drafting statutory documents, including articles of association, shareholder agreements, and board resolutions, to ensure compliance with Hong Kong company law requirements. Registration Procedure Assistance: Acting as the agent to submit the company registration application to the Hong Kong Companies Registry, monitoring the registration progress, and obtaining the company registration certificate, business registration certificate, etc.
Global Taxation under CRS
Regulatory Interpretation and Training: Providing clients with interpretation of CRS regulations and their impact on businesses and individuals, conducting internal training to enhance tax compliance awareness. Due Diligence Investigation: Assisting clients in conducting self-assessments to identify potential CRS reporting obligations, reviewing related party information, financial account data, etc. Information Reporting Preparation: Assisting clients in organizing and reporting relevant information in the standardized format required by CRS, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Reporting Submission and Follow-up: Acting on behalf of clients to submit CRS reports to financial institutions, tracking confirmation of receipt, and assisting in responding to inquiries or correction requests from financial institutions.
Substance Over Form Principle
Regulatory Consultation: Providing detailed explanations of the economic substance regulations in the target jurisdiction and analyzing their impact on the client’s existing structure. Compliance Assessment: Conducting an economic substance test on the client’s entities in the jurisdiction to determine if they meet regulatory requirements. Remediation Plan: Providing recommendations for remediation in cases where the entities do not meet the required standards, such as adjusting business models, increasing local employees, leasing office space, etc. Document Preparation: Assisting in preparing economic substance reports to ensure comprehensive content, adherence to formatting requirements, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Notary Services by Lawyers
Contract Review: Conducting legal review of various types of commercial contracts to ensure the legality and validity of terms and mitigate legal risks. Legal Opinion: Providing professional opinions on specific legal issues to provide a legal basis for decision-making. Document Notarization: Notarizing various types of business documents (such as articles of incorporation, power of attorney, declarations, etc.) to ensure their legal effectiveness both domestically and internationally. Dispute Mediation and Litigation Representation: Assisting in resolving business disputes, offering mediation recommendations, and acting as litigation representatives when necessary, representing clients in court proceedings. Intellectual Property Protection: Providing services related to trademark registration, patent applications, copyright registration, and other intellectual property services to safeguard clients’ rights and interests.
Serviced Office
Office Space Rental: Providing various options for serviced office space rental, including individual offices and reception areas. Facilities: Offering a complete set of office facilities, including high-speed internet, office furniture, and printing equipment. Administrative Support: Providing daily administrative services such as reception and telephone answering. Business Services: Offering one-stop business support services, including company registration and marketing. Flexible Lease Terms: Providing flexible lease agreements based on the client’s needs, including short-term rentals, on-demand expansion, and easy termination options.
Other services in Hong Kong
Company Annual Reporting and Compliance: Assisting clients with the submission of annual reports, updates to business registration certificates, and other compliance-related tasks. Corporate Secretarial Services: Providing services such as shareholders’ meetings, meeting minutes, and statutory information changes as part of corporate secretarial services. Tax Planning and Filing: Offering advice on and handling the filing of various taxes in Hong Kong, including corporate income tax, capital gains tax, and stamp duty. Intellectual Property Registration and Management: Handling matters related to trademark registration, patent applications, renewals, transfers, and rights protection. Company Changes and Deregistration: Assisting with complex changes to company names, registered capital, and deregistration processes.
