The first step to carrying out a business in any places would be to establish a new company.  In which jurisdiction(s) should one set up his/her company will depend on many factors, such as the local company law, reputation, proximity to banks and professional service providers, etc. We will advise you based on your requirements and assist you all the way from incorporation to bank account opening and to subsequent compliance issues.

ESOP/ESOT is a program that facilitates the acquisition and distribution of a company's shares to its employees.  Companies provide their employees with stock ownership, often at no up-front cost to the employees.  Generally, an ESOP/ESOT should include all full-time employees.  

Are you familiar with the China market enough to start your business there, or to work with China-based companies?  Do you wish to understand who your competitors and target customers are in China?

Due to the strong economic boom in China in the past years, a great amount of foreign investors have and continue entering into the China market wishing to have a share of the growth.  One of the most commonly used methods to enter the China market is to establish a WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise).  WFOE in Mainland China is a limited liability company wholly owned by foreign investor(s) and RMB has to be its registered capital.  The registration process is famously known to be very complicated and time consuming.  We work with our network of affiliates in Mainland China to ensure that we get to every detail of the formalities.

There are many advantages by structuring your business in multiple jurisdictions.  We consider the different features of a jurisdiction’s law, tax policy, etc. and provide insightful advice on what you may do that will be most beneficial to your company and you personally.   One of our clients’ main concerns is how cross-border structuring can provide them with tax saving opportunities.

Trademark registration is necessary to protect your brand, the products/services and the profitability of your company.  We are able to assist you in registering and maintaining your trademark(s) not only in Hong Kong, but in all other major jurisdictions.  Be advised that the registration of trademark can be a timely process but we will be managing every stage of the process on behalf of you.

As a registered and licensed Trust Company in Hong Kong, we provide you with a safe, reliable and efficient transaction platform in which we will act as a neutral third party between sellers and buyers in financial or commercial transactions.  We consult and work with you in drafting an escrow agreement which set out all terms and conditions transparently.