Case studies on company formation in Hong Kong
Each business setup project in Hong Kong is different. Here are some representative examples of the situations we regularly support, illustrating the practical questions our clients ask and how we help them structure their project.
Three concrete situations
Expand an e-commerce business into the Asian market
Context: A French entrepreneur runs a consumer products brand sold online in Europe. They want to supply customers in Asia and work directly with suppliers based in China, without going through an intermediary.
What we set up: The incorporation of a limited liability company in Hong Kong, the opening of a multi-currency bank account suited to international payments, and assistance with tax compliance (VAT, territorial profits tax regime) for international sales.
What this enables: A direct relationship with Asian suppliers, with local invoicing, better control over delivery times and logistics costs, and a structure recognized by banks and business partners in the region.
Centralize a consulting activity for international clients
Context: An independent consultant serves clients based in Europe, the United States, and Asia. They want a single structure for invoicing all their assignments, rather than juggling multiple statuses depending on their clients' countries.
What we set up: The creation of a consulting company in Hong Kong, with a registered office in the Central business district, along with support in implementing invoicing software suited to a multi-currency clientele.
What this enables: Simplified, centralized invoicing, favorable tax treatment for services provided outside the territory, and a recognized professional address that facilitates interactions with international clients.
Structure a trading company across several Asian countries
Context: A family-owned company historically based in France wants to develop a trading business between several Asian countries (purchasing raw materials in one country and reselling them in another), without the goods necessarily passing through France.
What we put in place: The incorporation of a trading company in Hong Kong, the selection of a bank suited to international commercial flows, and support with the commercial documentation (contracts, invoices) to retain in order to justify the nature of the business to the tax authorities.
What this enables: A company established at the heart of the Asian market, territorial taxation applicable when the business is actually conducted outside Hong Kong, and greater commercial credibility with suppliers and customers in the region.