<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[IMSG Corporate Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMSG Corporate Services Limited ("IMSG") aims to help entrepreneurs set up their businesses and provide professional business support services.]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:39:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.immanuelworld.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[香港公司遷冊制度一年回顧：BVI、開曼控股公司，是時候遷回香港了嗎？]]></title><description><![CDATA[長久以來，凡是有香港業務的企業，問到「控股公司應該設在哪裏」，答案大致都是同一個模樣：BVI 或開曼公司坐在頂層，底下是一間香港營運公司。這個架構在某一組條件下說得通，那就是離岸註冊處監管寬鬆、持續責任極少，而銀行環境又不會對純控股實體看得太仔細。 這些條件已經改變。而自 2025 年 5 月 23 日起，市場上多了一個以往並不存在的選項：把那間控股公司本身遷入香港，作為同一法律實體，無須清盤再從頭來過。這正是公司遷冊（遷入）制度的作用。它如今已運作超過一年，時間夠長，讓我們對它究竟對誰真正有用，有了實在的體會。 什麼會變，什麼不會變 遷冊是一次登記程序，不是出售、不是合併，也不是另設一間新公司。一間 BVI 公司遷冊到香港後，便成為一間香港公司，同一法律實體、同一批合約、同一批銀行戶口、同一批僱傭關係、同一段會計及稅務歷史。沒有任何東西需要重新立約或轉讓，因為實際上根本沒有任何東西易手。改變的，只是證書上印着的司法管轄區。 設想一間多年來坐在香港營運附屬公司之上的 BVI 公司，它持有股份，此外做的不多。過去，要把這個控股功能搬到香港，意味要註冊成立一間全新的香港公司，再把底下...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/zh/post/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E9%81%B7%E5%86%8A%E5%88%B6%E5%BA%A6%E5%AF%A6%E6%96%BD%E4%B8%80%E5%B9%B4%EF%BC%9A%E7%95%B6%E4%B8%80%E9%96%93-bvi-%E6%88%96%E9%96%8B%E6%9B%BC%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E4%BD%8D%E6%96%BC%E4%BD%A0%E7%9A%84%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E6%A5%AD%E5%8B%99%E4%B9%8B%E4%B8%8A%EF%BC%8C%E9%80%99%E4%BB%A3%E8%A1%A8%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f8a65cd9711f5236dc101</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:21:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_598f4be63e434791a1692bab06372be9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Kong's Re-Domiciliation Regime, One Year On: What It Means If a BVI or Cayman Company Sits Above Your Hong Kong Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a long time, the answer to "where should the holding company sit" had a fairly standard shape for businesses with Hong Kong operations: BVI or Cayman at the top, a Hong Kong operating company underneath. That structure made sense under one set of conditions — light-touch offshore registries, minimal ongoing obligations, and a banking environment that didn't look too closely at pure holding entities. Those conditions have moved. And since 23 May 2025, there's been a new option on the table...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/post/hong-kong-s-re-domiciliation-regime-one-year-on-what-it-means-if-a-bvi-or-cayman-company-sits-abov</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f866d963b3c1436eafc59</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:09:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_598f4be63e434791a1692bab06372be9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[外國人在香港開公司：由註冊到開戶的完整指南]]></title><description><![CDATA[論對外國人友好，香港稱得上是全球最容易開公司的地方之一。不要求你是香港居民，不要求你持本地護照，對外資擁有權也沒有限制。作為非居民，你可以 100% 持有一間香港公司，而整個註冊成立過程都可以遙距完成，無須踏足香港一步。 話雖如此，動手之前還是有幾件事要先弄清楚。本指南涵蓋非居民在香港註冊成立的完整流程、要求、費用及實務考量。 外國人可以在香港註冊成立公司嗎？ 可以，毫無限制。根據《公司條例》（第622章），公司董事或股東並無國籍或居留要求。任何國家的外國國民均可： 擔任香港公司的唯一董事 成為持有 100% 股權的唯一股東 完全遙距、從海外註冊成立 從香港以外經營公司 這使香港成為亞洲對外國企業家、投資者，以及有意建立區域據點的企業而言，最易進入的司法管轄區之一。 非居民需要什麼？ 雖然對誰可以擔任董事或股東並無限制，但有兩項要求涉及本地香港據點： 1. 一名香港居民公司秘書 根據《公司條例》第474條，每間香港公司都必須委任一名公司秘書。若秘書是自然人，必須通常居於香港；若秘書是法人團體，則必須在香港設有註冊辦事處，並持有有效的 TCSP（信託或公司服務提供者）牌照。...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/zh/post/%E5%A4%96%E5%9C%8B%E4%BA%BA%E5%9C%A8%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E8%A8%AD%E7%AB%8B%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%EF%BC%9A%E5%AE%8C%E6%95%B4%E6%8C%87%E5%8D%97</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f826326333d379859fec0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:43:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_a9ba5d4542e24022a0db86d0817be3ef~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 年值得在香港開公司嗎？數據自己會說話]]></title><description><![CDATA[香港 2026 年第一季的實質本地生產總值（GDP）按年增長 5.9%，是近五年來最強勁的單季數字。偏偏在這一季，市場上大部分對這座城市的評論，仍停留在 2022 年。 關於香港的論述，一直更新得很慢。今天打量這座城市的創辦人，往往用着一個過時三、四年的心理模型，那是由疫情限制、政治噪音，以及一個停滯的物業市場所塑造的。那個模型是錯的。數據正指向另一個方向。 宏觀圖景 瑞銀（UBS）預測 2026 年全年 GDP 增長 3.3%，部分由與人工智能相關的出口帶動。這不單是香港一地的故事，更是香港在科技與專業服務區域供應鏈中位置的體現。但它對創辦人有意義，因為這樣的增長率，意味着一個有前進動力的營商環境，而不是一個你頭幾位客戶都在設法削減成本的環境。 物業是一個有用的市場情緒指標，而它幾個月來一直在悄悄訴說一個故事。住宅樓價在截至 2026 年 2 月的九個月內連續上升。摩根士丹利（Morgan Stanley）預測全年再升 10%。2026 年 2 月，政府把樓價 HK$1 億以上住宅物業的印花稅，由 4.25% 上調至 6.5%。你不會去為一個自己擔心的市場頂端降溫。這個決定發出...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/zh/post/2026-%E5%B9%B4%E7%82%BA%E4%BD%95%E8%A6%81%E5%9C%A8%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E8%A8%BB%E5%86%8A%E6%88%90%E7%AB%8B%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%EF%BC%9F%E6%95%B8%E6%93%9A%E6%80%8E%E9%BA%BC%E8%AA%AA</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f8181ce6c7fa05c91e982</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:39:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_af043f3df700492ebf1f5d41586f62eb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[香港還是新加坡？創辦人該在哪裏註冊成立公司]]></title><description><![CDATA[每個星期，創辦人都問我們同一條問題：香港，還是新加坡？兩地都是普通法司法管轄區，都以英語為主要商業語言，都有深厚的專業服務生態，更不乏星期二就替你成立公司的企業服務公司。真正要問的是：哪一個才真正適合你的業務。 答案不是「視乎情況」然後就此打住。答案取決於幾件很具體的事：你的收入從何而來、你的投資者是誰、你是否觸及內地，以及你打算五年後拿這間公司來做什麼。把這幾項逐一想清楚，正確答案通常便呼之欲出。 以下是做法。 香港勝在哪裏 進入中國市場的渠道，是最大的單一區別因素。如果你的業務牽涉中國內地的買家、夥伴、投資者或生產製造，任何與中國（PRC）經濟有實質連繫的關係，香港就是唯一一個既給你一套獨立普通法制度、又給你一個能直接內建接通全球第二大經濟體的獨立金融體系的司法管轄區。新加坡複製不來，再多自由貿易協定也達不到。單是這一點，就為我們所服務的相當大比例創辦人定下了答案。 資本市場。無論在新股集資額，還是可動用機構資本的深度上，港交所（HKEX）都遠大於新交所（SGX）。羅兵咸永道（PwC）預測 2026 年港交所集資額達 HK$320–350...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/zh/post/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%82%84%E6%98%AF%E6%96%B0%E5%8A%A0%E5%9D%A1%EF%BC%9F%E8%A9%B2%E5%9C%A8%E5%93%AA%E8%A3%A1%E8%A8%BB%E5%86%8A%E6%88%90%E7%AB%8B%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f8034a347df216fd20be9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:35:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_4e4cdfc3466d4d6eaaa7a291bee2266c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 年香港公司開戶實戰：銀行想看什麼，怎樣才不拖數月]]></title><description><![CDATA[在香港註冊成立一間公司，大約五至七個工作天便辦妥。真正花時間的，是開立銀行戶口。 在 2021、2022 那兩年，一宗簡單直接的申請在大型銀行擱置三至五個月，並不罕見。到了 2026 年，一份來自業務清晰、簡單的申請人、又準備充分的申請，在傳統銀行通常需時 4 至 10 星期。這項改善是真實的。但準備充分與準備不足之間的鴻溝依然巨大，而文件要求的門檻並沒有下調。 本指南會講清楚銀行實際想看到什麼、申請會在哪裏卡住，以及如何給自己最大的勝算。若想了解非居民完整的註冊成立流程，包括時間表與費用，可參閱我們的外國人指南。 香港開戶，為何比創辦人想像中繁複 香港的銀行，受《打擊洗錢及恐怖分子資金籌集條例》（第615章）規管，負有嚴格的「認識你的客戶」（KYC）及反洗錢（AML）責任。合規並非可有可無，違規的罰則十分嚴峻，所以銀行對此格外認真。 實際運作起來，銀行不只是查核你的公司是否合法註冊，更是在評估你的業務模式是否合理、你的初始資本來源是否可追溯，以及你預期的交易活動，對你所描述的業務類型與規模是否說得通。一間聲稱每月會做 USD 500,000...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/zh/post/2026-%E5%B9%B4%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E5%9C%A8%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%96%8B%E7%AB%8B%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E9%8A%80%E8%A1%8C%E6%88%B6%E5%8F%A3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2be3202dd1ef2417424ab1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:29:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_bdcfcf0bb4784aec9187f6526c284146~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[在香港開公司，我們每星期都見到的幾個常見錯誤]]></title><description><![CDATA[這些錯誤，大多不是粗心大意的創辦人犯的。犯錯的，往往是做事有條理、考慮周詳，卻因為行動太快、又以為在香港設立公司無非是一場文書工作的人。多數時候，它確實是。但成立時作出的少數幾個決定，其後果會在往後多年不斷累積，而且偏偏不是你會自然標記為「有風險」的那幾項。 以下是我們最常見到的幾種。 用住址做註冊辦事處地址 公司的註冊辦事處地址屬於公開紀錄。公司註冊處會公開它，任何人都查得到。不少創辦人在成立時用住址，因為當時還沒有辦公室，往往要到事後才發覺這項資料在網上一查就有。 解決辦法既簡單又便宜。任何持牌的公司秘書服務提供者（監管用語稱為信託或公司服務提供者，即 TCSP）都會讓你用它的地址做註冊辦事處。IMSG 把這項服務列為公司成立的標準配套。它的代價，遠低於其他做法，無論是金錢上，還是你本來會永久失去的私隱上。住址一旦呈交，是沒有辦法事後「收回」、令它從公開紀錄中消失的。 把重要控制人登記冊當成一次過的成立手續 每間香港私人公司都必須備存一份重要控制人登記冊（SCR），列出持有超過 25% 股份、投票權，或以其他方式行使重大控制權的個人。這份登記冊必須持續更新，並不是成立時呈交一...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/zh/post/%E5%9C%A8%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E8%A8%AD%E7%AB%8B%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E6%99%82%E7%9A%84%E5%B8%B8%E8%A6%8B%E9%8C%AF%E8%AA%A4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f7cdbb2160165cd6f5e05</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:20:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_de8b008d4d10446e89d6325635b970ec~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[香港利得稅怎樣計？兩級制、地域來源徵稅與 FSIE 一文看清]]></title><description><![CDATA[香港只徵利得稅一種公司稅，沒有增值稅、銷售稅，也沒有資本增值稅，向股東派息（不論對方是否香港居民）同樣不設預扣稅。利得稅按兩級制徵收：應評稅利潤首 HK$2,000,000 稅率 8.25%，超出的部分 16.5%。 這裏有一點要先講清楚。香港對支付給非居民的特許權使用費，確實會徵預扣稅。對非相聯方而言，實際稅率一般是 4.95%；若付款方與收款方屬相聯人士並符合若干條件，則為 16.5%，視乎對方所在司法管轄區，有機會享有稅務協定寬免。如果你的業務涉及向香港、或從香港授權知識產權，這一點就要留意。股息不在此列，派息不設預扣稅。 以上是大原則。真正運作起來，會比一句話複雜一點，尤其是當你細看「應評稅利潤」的定義、地域來源原則如何判斷，以及 FSIE 制度對香港控股架構內的被動收入有何影響。以下逐一拆解。 兩級制稅率：實際怎樣套用 兩級制稅率，在同一集團之內只限一間公司享用。根據《稅務條例》（第112章）第14AAB條，若一間法團有一個或多個「有關連實體」（定義見第14AAC條），在任何一個課稅年度，集團內只可由其中一個實體選用兩級制；其餘實體由第一元利潤起，便要按 16.5%...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/zh/post/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E5%88%A9%E5%BE%97%E7%A8%85%E5%85%A8%E8%A7%A3%E6%A7%8B%EF%BC%9A%E5%85%A9%E7%B4%9A%E5%88%B6%E7%A8%85%E7%8E%87%E3%80%81%E5%9C%B0%E5%9F%9F%E4%BE%86%E6%BA%90%E5%BE%B5%E7%A8%85%E8%88%87-fsie-%E8%A6%8F%E5%89%87</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f7709a347df216fd20477</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:14:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_260a2967c4cb453ebe9adf05a335365d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Open a Business Bank Account in Hong Kong in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incorporating a Hong Kong company takes about five to seven working days. Opening the bank account is what founders don't budget for — in time, in preparation, or in patience.  In 2021 and 2022, it wasn't unusual for a straightforward application to sit with a major bank for three to five months. In 2026, a well-prepared application from a clean, simple business typically takes 4 to 10 weeks at a traditional bank. That improvement is real. But the gap between a prepared applicant and an...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/post/how-to-open-business-bank-account-hong-kong-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2bd8ad44c7bef1d02d52d7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:07:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_bdcfcf0bb4784aec9187f6526c284146~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Kong vs Singapore: Which Should You Incorporate In?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every week, founders ask us the same question: Hong Kong or Singapore? Both are common law jurisdictions. Both have English as a primary business language. Both have deep professional services ecosystems and no shortage of corporate service firms happy to incorporate you by Tuesday. The question is which one is actually right for your business.  The answer isn't "it depends" and leave it there. The answer depends on specific things: where your revenue comes from, who your investors are,...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/post/hong-kong-vs-singapore-which-should-you-incorporate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2bd74e8d10dcf6289044af</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_4e4cdfc3466d4d6eaaa7a291bee2266c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Kong Profits Tax Explained: Two-Tier Rates, Territorial Taxation, and the FSIE Rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hong Kong levies a profits tax. There's no VAT, no GST, no capital gains tax, and no withholding tax on dividends paid to shareholders — resident or non-resident. What you're left with is one corporate tax, applied at two rates: 8.25% on the first HK$2 million of assessable profits, and 16.5% on everything above that.  One clarification worth flagging upfront: Hong Kong does levy a withholding tax on royalties paid to non-resident persons. The effective rate is typically 4.95% for...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/post/hong-kong-profits-tax-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2bd5efac42b101a9d39b96</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:53:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_260a2967c4cb453ebe9adf05a335365d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Mistakes When Setting Up a Company in Hong Kong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of these errors aren't made by careless founders. They're made by organised, thoughtful people who moved quickly and assumed that setting up a company in Hong Kong was mostly a paperwork exercise. It is, mostly. But a few decisions at incorporation have consequences that compound for years, and they're not the ones you'd naturally flag as risky.  Here are the ones we see most often.  Using your home address as the registered office  Your company's registered office address is a public...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/post/common-mistakes-setting-up-company-hong-kong</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2bd4828d10dcf628903e36</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:47:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_de8b008d4d10446e89d6325635b970ec~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Hong Kong in 2026: What the Numbers Actually Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hong Kong's real GDP grew 5.9% year-on-year in Q1 2026. That's the strongest quarterly print in nearly five years, and it arrived in a quarter when most of the commentary on the city was still stuck in 2022.  The narrative around Hong Kong has been slow to update. Founders looking at the city today are often working off a mental model that's three or four years out of date — one shaped by pandemic restrictions, political noise, and a property market that stalled. That model is wrong. The data...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/post/why-incorporate-hong-kong-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2bcdfe418318a8f7e10e46</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:41:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_af043f3df700492ebf1f5d41586f62eb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Set Up Your Next Fund in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide for Overseas GPs 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are setting up your next fund, Hong Kong has quietly become the most interesting onshore jurisdiction in Asia. Limited Partnership Fund or Open-ended Fund Company. 0% tax on eligible carried interest. A new legal route to re-domicile existing offshore vehicles. And a team built to run all of it under one engagement. Book a 30-minute structure call with our senior team → If this sounds familiar, keep reading Your current jurisdiction is getting harder to defend to your LPs. The...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/post/set-up-next-fund-hong-kong-overseas-gps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ddbabce72e8bb038a97882</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:57:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_042d30546f3a442486724cf12f84e989~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_572,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Setting Up a Company in Hong Kong as a Foreigner: The Complete Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hong Kong is one of the easiest places in the world for foreigners to set up a company. There is no requirement to be a Hong Kong resident, no requirement to hold a local passport, and no restriction on foreign ownership. You can own 100% of a Hong Kong company as a non-resident, and the entire incorporation process can be completed remotely without ever setting foot in the city. That said, there are a few things you need to know before you start. This guide covers the full process,...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/post/setting-up-a-company-in-hong-kong-as-a-foreigner-the-complete-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce0e57f7044e6cf7a7ab96</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:39:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_a9ba5d4542e24022a0db86d0817be3ef~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is an Annual Return in Hong Kong? A Complete Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you run a Hong Kong company, filing your annual return is one of your most important compliance obligations. Despite being a straightforward process, many companies miss the deadline or confuse it with other filings, leading to unnecessary penalties. This guide explains what the annual return is, when it is due, what it contains, and how to file it correctly.   What Is an Annual Return?  The annual return is a statutory filing required under Section 662 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap....]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/post/what-is-an-annual-return-in-hong-kong-a-complete-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce0cc640e74dbec4fd3dca</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:34:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_79537778bbde47749d9b7d72428288f0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Kong Company Incorporation Costs: Full Breakdown (2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most common questions we hear from founders and business owners is: how much does it actually cost to set up a company in Hong Kong? The answer depends on whether you handle the process yourself or use a professional service provider, and which options you choose along the way. This guide breaks down every cost you should expect in 2026, from government fees to professional services.   Government Fees: The Non-Negotiable Costs  Regardless of whether you incorporate on your own or...]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/post/hong-kong-company-incorporation-costs-full-breakdown-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce0b732a4608ae001bd2cb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:28:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_49124fd4b28a4f179cd49ca210e1e919~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank-Ready Hong Kong Structures: A Practical Playbook for Bank Onboarding, Bank Reviews, and Ongoing Compliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A practical guide to building bank-ready Hong Kong structures: onboarding packs, governance and signatories, bank review support, and ongoing compliance/accounting cadence.]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/post/bank-ready-hong-kong-structures-bank-onboarding-bank-review-compliance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b76bbabae3e8001618b68d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:35:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_edc8aea41f534308a2ecda7441d56a54~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Fund “Substance” in Hong Kong: Payroll, HR, Operating Spend and Ongoing Administration (Practical Guide)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A practical guide to building operational substance in Hong Kong: hiring, payroll, MPF, employer filings, and the admin cadence that supports credible fund operations.]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/post/building-fund-substance-hong-kong-payroll-hr-operating-spend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b76b17982a6a9cdc290dad</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:31:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_7cfd72f75b4c4b2a9f96359a2bf4ad42~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fund Tax Readiness in Hong Kong: The Accounting &#38; Records Checklist (Before You Rely on Any “Fund Exemption” Headline)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A practical checklist to keep fund structures tax-ready: bookkeeping hygiene, transaction documentation, audit trail, tax filing cadence, and what to prepare before relying on “fund exemption” assumptions.]]></description><link>https://www.imsg.com.hk/post/fund-tax-readiness-hong-kong-accounting-records-checklist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b76a6dbae3e8001618b395</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:28:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5353c_fa943c6a3d2f41deb32fe4e69f8f92f8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ivor Ngo</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>