Need to use Hong Kong documents overseas? We explain the 2024 process for Apostille, Notarization, and the new rules for China. Get a fast quote today.
Need to use Hong Kong documents overseas? We explain the 2024 process for Apostille, Notarization, and the new rules for China. Get a fast quote today.
Every company in Hong Kong, except for listed companies, needs to have a so-called ‘Significant Controller Register’ in place that will identify the beneficial owner(s) of a Hong Kong company. This is a rule that was introduced in Hong Kong as per 1 March 2018 through the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance 2018. Why a Modernization of… Continue reading Significant Controller Register in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Ordinance (“IRO”) imposes strict requirements for individual returns filings and aims at avoiding the filing of incorrect tax returns by the individuals. If those requirements are not met, the relevant punitive provisions empower the Commissioner of Inland Revenue, depending on: The nature and/or the degree of culpability of the offence… Continue reading Legal Consequences of Filing an Incorrect Tax Return
This guide outlines who needs an apostille, how to apply in Hong Kong, required documents, processing times, and common errors to avoid for Hong Kong Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates. It is intended for individuals using these civil status documents for immigration, marriage registration, inheritance, or other overseas legal purposes
Until the 2nd of March 2014, section 4 of the previous Hong Kong Companies Ordinance Cap. 32 (‘Cap.32’) required every company incorporation in Hong Kong to have a signed Memorandum of Association (the ‘Memorandum’), whereas section 9 of Cap. 32 allowed a company limited by shares (e.g. a limited company) to register together with its… Continue reading Articles of Association & Shareholder Agreements
Due diligence is the best way to assess the value of a business, the associated risks and whether the transaction is viable when a company is considering an M&A transaction. There are several types of due diligence, the most commonly known being financial and legal due diligence. Legal due diligence reviews licenses, contracts, warranties and… Continue reading Financial due diligence in an M&A transaction
Whether enough tax substance in a Trust is present will always depend on the relevant facts of the case.
Tax evasion and money laundering have been major concerns to most of the governments for years. In order to strengthen the control over money laundering activities through the banks, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (the ‘HKMA’) has recently requested the banks in Hong Kong to closely look into their clients. In particular, the bank’s clients… Continue reading Money Laundering Controls on Banks
Trust & Company Service Providers (“TCSP’s”) in Hong Kong would require a license issued by the Registrar of Companies in Hong Kong.
There have been a recent increase in the number of fraudulent emails also called phishing emails. A fraudulent email is a method used by the hackers/fraudsters to lure you into providing your personal information/account data and transferring monies into a fraudulent account. The on of the most common types of frauds are fraudulent email schemes.… Continue reading Phishing Emails & Hackings Protection
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