The road to Hong Kong is paved in Gold - Discover the Hong Kong 'Golden Visa': A New Business and Investment Solution

Unlock the ideal immigration pathway into the city.

Follow the Golden brick road

What it is

We assist the applicant in establishing a company in Hong Kong and subsequently formalizing an employment visa through the 'Investment as Entrepreneurs' immigration pathway. This is the ideal conduit for future business owners, entrepreneurs, investors or other professionals that seek to live and work in the city.

Road to the City

Why Hong Kong? A vibrant international center and ranked as the "World's Freest Economy", fiscal and economic policies are typically the forefront to the business-friendly economy. A dynamic market home to over 7 million people, the strategic bridge for the world's access to China both economically and geographically, and a highly regarded Commonwealth legal system, are all factors that highlight how the region protects its business interests and why professionals continue to choose Hong Kong to live and work in.

By night: Hong Kong's city skyline over Victoria Harbour with the iconic red sail junk boat

Taxation

Hong Kong is home to perhaps what may be the region's most straightforward and low tax regime. There is no sales tax or VAT, no wealth tax, no estate duty, no withholding tax, no annual net-worth tax and typically an elimination of inheritance tax on succession. One of the biggest fiscal draws, especially for entrepreneurs, business owners and investors, is that there is no capital gains tax in Hong Kong (save for very specific, rare and ultra-high-value transactions related to trade).

While boasting this low-tax regime, Hong Kong still benefits from a well-established reputation of legitimacy. The city is not a tax-haven, thus does not get categorized on any international authority 'black-lists' - a fate suffered by many other jurisdictions such as Liechtenstein, Guernsey, the Cayman Islands, the BVI, Panama, Gibraltar etc. These places typically have a fractured relationship at best with international and European compliance watchdogs and regulatory authorities, which historically has led to complications for business owners and Ultimate Beneficial Owners of structures and entities - a very unwelcome consequence to mitigate and one that would not to be borne by company owners here, as Hong Kong remains recognized as being internationally compliant and legitimate.

Benefits

Additional points that continue to attract professionals and high net-worth business clients to the jurisdiction, is that it offers a highly skilled workforce, making it an attractive destination for startups and established businesses alike. This 'Golden Visa' seeks to boost Hong Kong's capacity for innovation and entrepreneurship on a world stage, allowing individuals the chance to contribute to the local economy while enjoying the cosmopolitan lifestyle that Hong Kong offers.

The Application Process

We are pleased to offer our full service, in-house and bespoke solution for applicants looking to establish residency in Hong Kong through a business option that is far more cost-effective than the Hong Kong government's 'New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme'. Our 'Golden Visa' residence pathway is ideal for future business owners, entrepreneurs or other professionals that would like to work in the city, without incurring the expenses of the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme.

All (gold) roads lead to...Hong Kong?

With our expertise and our network of affiliate partners whom we have fostered long-term and well-established working relationships with, we take care of every stage of this process, from company name checks, company registration, finalising the Articles of Association and first Director's Resolutions, to the immigration application for both Applicant and Employing Company, including the creation of a business plan and financial projections for the Company's employment Visa process.

Timeline

A visa under this scheme is usually granted for a maximum of thirty-six (36) months, after which there will be a three-year, then a two-year extension upon application. Finally, Permanent Residency may be applied for after seven (7) years.

The 'Connections' Touch

We are well-versed in handling immigration matters specific to Hong Kong and would be pleased to assist in such matters as required. We will provide our Fee Schedule on request and during our initial consultation. Please contact our offices for more information on this path to residency in Hong Kong.