The Asian market and its professional opportunities

Seizing the opportunities offered by the Asian market is an ambitious project that interests many French companies. Are you planning to launch your offshore company in Hong Kong  or Singapore in the coming months? Discover our experts’ view of the Asian market before beginning the initial administrative procedures!

For French companies, the Asian market represents a land of opportunity:

• Asia is an economic powerhouse, and its growth is expanding rapidly, unlike European countries, which have been experiencing a crisis for many years. Working with China also means having access to a market of more than 4,400 billion individuals. Per capita GDP in certain areas such as Singapore and Hong Kong is also very high.
• Investing in China makes it possible to develop privileged business relationships with local suppliers. The purchase and sale of goods are therefore facilitated.
• Finally, taxation and tax rules are much more flexible in Asia than in Europe. Thus, in Hong Kong, corporate income tax does not exist, provided that business is conducted outside the country, as in the case of an offshore company, for example. The Chinese government is therefore doing everything possible to attract foreign investment, which is essential for optimal economic growth.

Discover more information  about domiciling your company in Asia, and more specifically in a territory such as Hong Kong!

The Chinese government offers foreign investors a very flexible tax system, but is very strict regarding financial structures. This is why opening a bank account in Hong Kong is so complex: the bank adviser takes the time to analyze each company before granting it an account.  To develop coherent and legal financial structures, the simplest solution is to contact our firm: our tax optimization specialists will be at your disposal.

Learn more about the financial structures to favor  in Asia.

Historically, our firm has only offered the incorporation of offshore companies in Hong Kong. However, in certain situations, it is preferable to choose another jurisdiction. If you wish to launch an offshore company in Singapore, we invite you to contact our firm as soon as possible: we will provide information on the regulations and tax system in force in that territory.

Find out more about the offshore system in Singapore.

In Hong Kong, companies may be taxed, but the jurisdiction remains much more flexible than in Europe. In fact, if you have an offshore company and your business is not conducted in the territory, you will not have to pay corporate tax. You will only have to pay it if you do business there. However, even in the latter case, be aware that the tax conditions are very advantageous.

Learn more about the different tax systems in Hong Kong for offshore companies.

Although investing in China is a highly relevant choice for French companies, few decide to take the plunge. This is easy to explain: the Asian market is truly very different from the one we know in France and the various countries of Europe. You do business in Shanghai differently than in London or Paris - it's a matter of culture.

However, this is not an insurmountable obstacle. It is possible to approach the Chinese market with peace of mind. If you work with a company like ours to launch your offshore company in Hong Kong, we will share our knowledge of the market and its regulations with you.

Discover our advice to improve your knowledge of the Asian market!

It's decided: you're soon going to launch your company in Hong Kong to take advantage of Asia's economic growth? Our firm has plenty of advice to offer to ensure that your first contact with the Asian market takes place under the best possible conditions.

On this page we provide essential information you need to know to successfully launch your offshore company in Hong Kong.

Do you still have questions about the Asian market and its many opportunities? We invite you to contact our team of specialists now: our knowledge of Asia will enable you to approach your investments in China with much greater peace of mind.