Setting Up in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Entity Setup Advisory Services
Establishing a presence in Hong Kong, one of Asia’s leading business hubs, requires local expertise and a strategic approach.
Scope of Service
Philogos International offers a full suite of services to help companies navigate the complexities of setting up an entity in Hong Kong:
- Intellectual Property (IP) Registration in Hong Kong: Safeguard your innovations and brand with thorough IP registration services, including prior art searches and examination cost management in compliance with Hong Kong regulations.
- Entity Incorporation/Registration in Hong Kong: End-to-end support for incorporating a company, covering legal and compliance advisory, company name search, and all necessary registrations with government authorities. We manage mandatory costs such as licenses and certificates, and facilitate the creation of corporate bank accounts, with translation services where needed.
- Tax Consultancy: Expert advice on Hong Kong’s tax regulations, including recommended tax arrangements, strategies and structures to ensure optimal compliance and efficiency.
- Import and Export Licenses in Hong Kong: Assistance obtaining necessary import and export licenses and managing mandatory registrations and approvals from relevant Hong Kong authorities.
- Drafting Agreements for Business Operations: Expert advice on critical legal agreements for your business type, including franchising, licensing, agency, distributorship, or joint venture agreements, customized to Hong Kong’s legal and business environment.
With our expert team of certified professionals, lawyers and tax advisors, let Philogos International be your partner in expanding your business footprint in Hong Kong.
Success Cases
FinTech Startup Expanding into Asia
A fast-growing FinTech startup specializing in digital payment solutions sought to enter the Asian market via Hong Kong. Philogos International provided comprehensive support, from company incorporation to obtaining required licenses from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), including drafting agreements with local banks and ensuring AML and data privacy compliance.
Within three months, the company was fully operational in Hong Kong, forming a strategic partnership with a major local bank and capturing a significant market share within its first year.
Sustainable Fashion E-Commerce Platform Entering Hong Kong
An international e-commerce platform specializing in sustainable fashion set up a regional headquarters in Hong Kong to manage its supply chain and distribution across Asia. Philogos International facilitated IP registration, import/export licenses with Hong Kong Customs, and tax structure optimization.
The company achieved a 25% reduction in logistics costs in its first year in Hong Kong.
Professional Services Firm Expanding into Hong Kong
A UK-based professional services firm specializing in legal and compliance advisory expanded into Asia by establishing a Hong Kong office. We set up their entity, registered the firm with the Law Society of Hong Kong, drafted partnership agreements, and assisted with opening a corporate bank account.
This allowed the firm to quickly establish a presence, expand its client base, and become a trusted partner for companies needing legal guidance in Hong Kong.