Hong Kong
A former British Colony but now part of the Republic of China, Hong Kong is considered a major international centre for business. Located on the south east coast of China it became part of China on the 1st July 1997. Hong Kong is classified as a Special Administrative Region (SAR) within the Republic of China and has retained its own legal system. The legal system in Hong Kong is, unsurprisingly, based on the British system with the official languages being English and Chinese.
There is no ‘offshore’ legislation in Hong Kong, all companies are incorporated under the same legislation regardless of whether they do business on or offshore. However companies that do not derive any income from sources in Hong Kong are not subject to tax thereby effectively making it an offshore company in all but name. An excellent infrastructure and strong regulatory frame work are contributors to the success of Hong Kong as a major destination for business.
For more information regarding the incorporation of a company in Hong Kong please see the web pages opposite. If you need any clarification with the issued raised or have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Eltoma and we will be happy to assist you.
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