Investing in Hong Kong

By investing in Hong Kong, global entrepreneurs gain a strategic foothold in one of the world's most rapidly-developing and diverse economic regions. From Hong Kong asset management services to Hong Kong business set up, Healy Consultants assists investors achieve their corporate objectives. Following are key points related to investing in Hong Kong:

Entrepreneurs investing in Hong Kong and who wish to live there can obtain a visa through Hong Kong's Capital Investment Entrant Scheme. A person who invests Hong Kong is eligible for the scheme if they lodge at least HK$6.5 million (US$830,000) in either real estate (commercial, industrial or residential), or financial assets (certificates of deposits, equities, debt securities, subordinated debt).

Hong Kong business set up is an ideal way to access southern China, as well as other regional markets such as Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. Healy Consultants' Hong Kong business setup services will help you network with areas within China that are encouraging foreign investment.

Hong Kong is an excellent place to source corporate finance to support Hong Kong business setup. Entrepreneurs can obtain financing through venture capital and equity. Though Hong Kong offers few specific incentives for those who invest in Hong Kong, limited grants are available in the IT sector.

Hong Kong business setup is straightforward. According to the World Bank's Doing Business survey, Hong Kong is the world's 3rd easiest place to do business.

Demand for Hong Kong asset management services, such as fund management and private banking is growing thanks to increased capital flows to the region from the west. Healy Consultants is geared to providing innovative Hong Kong asset management services to our clients.

Hong Kong has a pro-business economy voted the world's freest in the US-based Heritage Foundation's 2010 Index of Economic Freedom. Many of our clients choose Hong Kong business set up for this reason.

Those considering investing in Hong Kong should note that the SAR is a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), giving it a range of trade advantages as well as obligations, including an obligation to protect intellectual property rights.

An important consideration when investing in Hong Kong is that the city is a duty free port.

Hong Kong's sophisticated financial and business infrastructure is attractive to entrepreneurs and organisations undertaking Hong Kong business set up.

Hong Kong has a large skilled workforce to meet the needs of those who are investing in Hong Kong. In addition, Hong Kong's relaxed immigration laws make it possible to import specialist skilled labour following Hong Kong business setup.

Hong Kong business set up is straightforward because there are no nationality restrictions for a Hong Kong company's directors or shareholders.

There are no restrictions on the type of business undertaken when setting up a company in Hong Kong and is available to investors of any nationality.

Hong Kong has spent US$7.8 billion on infrastructure in the last 10 years, 75% of which have been undertaken by foreign contractors – exemplifying the huge potential for foreigners considering Hong Kong company incorporation.

10 major infrastructure projects are providing fantastic new business opportunities for foreign investment in Hong Kong.  One project which will enhance access to mainland Chinese markets is the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail link.

An ambitious 12 year plan will see the Pearl River Delta be transformed into a "globally competitive" region. This joint venture between Hong Kong and Macau will be likely to spur significant interest in investing in Hong Kong.

As a gateway to China, investing in Hong Kong is an attractive proposition for foreign investors, and the Hong Kong Government has come up with initiatives that encourage foreign investment. For example the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation Circle framework is designed to encourage overseas enterprises to conduct scientific research in Hong Kong. Hong Kong and Shenzhen are also jointly funding eight more R&D projects.

Investing in Hong Kong’s financial sector is also attractive, as Hong Kong is a global financial powerhouse. The area of Islamic Finance will be a focal point, with an aim to create a level playing field for Islamic and conventional banking products.

Another industry worth investing in Hong Kong is the creative industry. Hong Kong will set up a dedicated office called ‘Create Hong Kong’ and invest US$39 million into their creative economy over the coming 3 years.

Healy Consultants provides a full range of Hong Kong migration and relocation services for those undertaking Hong Kong business setup.

Tax Planning - our Hong Kong asset management services can legally help clients minimise international tax liabilities. Companies incorporated in jurisdictions, such as Hong Kong, do not pay tax on revenues sourced outside the country. Many countries have also signed Double Taxation Treaties with Hong Kong to prevent taxes levied twice on the same income, profit, capital gains or inheritance.

Multi-currency deposit accounts - another of our core Hong Kong asset management services, high interest accounts are available in major global currencies with leading international banks.

Hong Kong brokerage accounts - Hong Kong brokerage accounts are a cost-effective way of trading on stock exchanges via the Internet.

Private banking - one of our core Hong Kong asset management services, this is best suited to clients who have in excess of US$1 million. We introduce clients to professional private Hong Kong bankers who are responsible for every detail of a financial transaction or investment.

Evaluation of investments including return on investment, quantifying risk, due diligence of companies.

Hong Kong property services - one of our most popular Hong Kong asset management service, Healy Consultants works closely with reputable Hong Kong real estate professionals and banks in Hong Kong to support our clients' Hong Kong property investment plans.

Retirement planning and inheritance planning - this Hong Kong asset management service includes assistance with making a will, setting up a trust, advice with inheritance and capital gains taxes etc.

Asset protection through trusts and foundations - entrepreneurs and high net worth investors often require Healy Consultants' assistance with the migration of their assets into an offshore trust. Through this Hong Kong business set up our clients no longer own the assets, thus minimising international taxation and optimising asset protection.

Healy Consultants assists our client with business website building, search engine advertising, as well as stationary and logo design to support Hong Kong business setup.

Healy Consultants' banking team completing corporate bank account opening for the business, including world-class multi-currency internet banking facilities;

Healy Consultants assists our client to obtain corporate finance, trade finance and to open merchant accounts to support Hong Kong business setup.

Healy Consultants provides our client with a local business address in Hong Kong for invoicing purposes, together with telephone, fax and email to support Hong Kong business set up.

For more information on investing in Hong Kong, or Healy Consultants' Hong Kong asset management services and Hong Kong business set up procedures, email email@healyconsultants.com or call us in Hong Kong at +852 8331 1911.

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