Other Briefings
How to Choose the Right Accounting Firm in Hong Kong: A Guide for Foreign Investors and SMEs
A practical guide to selecting an accounting and audit firm in Hong Kong, covering firm tiers, typical fees, and how to match a provider to your business.
Why Hong Kong Bank Account Applications Are Rejected (Part 2): Preparing a Successful Application
Hong Kong banks reject account applications for a recurring set of reasons – documentation gaps, unverifiable funds, high-risk business models, and weak regional ties. In Part 2 of this two-part series, we set out the documentation banks expect, compare traditional banks, digital banks, and fintech platforms on onboarding and timelines, and outline the practical avenues available to businesses after a refusal.
Why Hong Kong Bank Account Applications Are Rejected (Part 1): Risk Factors and the 2026 Tightening
Why Hong Kong banks reject account applications: AML rules, risk factors, and the 2026 tightening on mainland investor accounts. Part 1 of a two-part series.
Hong Kong Refines Fund and Family Office Tax Regime: Key Changes and Implications
Hong Kong’s 2026 tax bill expands incentives for funds, asset managers, and family offices under the Unified Fund Exemption. Explore key changes and implications.
Setting Up a Business in Hong Kong: What is the Full Cost?
Setting up a business in Hong Kong involves a range of costs that go well beyond the initial registration fees. This guide breaks down every major expense, from incorporation and visas to office rents and payroll obligations.
Transfer Pricing in Hong Kong: BEPS 2.0, Documentation, and Trends
Hong Kong implemented the global minimum tax (Pillar Two) from January 1, 2025. This article examines the latest transfer pricing trends, documentation expectations, and what MNE groups should prepare.
Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026
Hong Kong’s double tax agreement network has reached a new milestone, with fresh treaties and active negotiations shaping the 2026 outlook. Understanding how Hong Kong’s DTAs work is essential for investors and multinationals planning cross-border operations.
How to Prepare Audit-Ready Financial Statements in Hong Kong
Learn how to be audit-ready in Hong Kong. Step-by-step guide covering HKFRS compliance, audit preparation, and common pitfalls.
