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Great
Place for Doing Business
Hong Kong is one of the best places to do business in the world.
This is in no small part due to it being on the doorstep of
the world's largest single market, China and its having an efficient,
dedicated and hardworking  labour
force. But it is also due to its history as a leading free port
in the Far East since the mid-19th century. The result is a
very cosmopolitan and business-friendly environment for both
foreign and local investors. The Hong Kong Government realises
and greatly values the contribution that overseas-owned companies
make to Hong Kong, and as a result places attracting more investment
high on its agenda.
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Strategic
Location
Strategically located at the heart of one of the fastest growing
economic regions in the world, Hong Kong is within around four
hours flying distance of Asia's major capital cities. Hong Kong
is also ideally situated as a springboard into China. Acting
as the gateway to trade with China, Hong Kong's container port
is a model of efficiency.
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Low
Tax
Hong Kong's tax regime allows companies to keep what they earn.
There is no control on foreign exchange, and you can remit any
sum of money to any place in the world.
Inland
Revenue Department
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Infrastructure
Hong Kong's infrastructure support for business is among the
best in the region. It's banking, telecommunications, air, sea
and land transport infrastructures are regarded as the most
transparent and efficient in the world.
Census
and Statistics Department
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Office
Rental
Whether you are looking for an office, factory or warehouse,
Hong Kong has a wide range of sites and premises for rent at
a similarly diverse price range. Residential properties are
easily rented. Property agents can find the ideal commercial
and residential properties that you seek for a fee. For the
overall picture of supply and demand, the
Government's Rating and Valuation Department's Web site
provides the latest figures on all property types in Hong Kong.
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Law
& Order
Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world. The well-trained
Police Force is trusted and respected by residents, while the
Independent Commission Against Corruption roots out corruption
wherever it may lie. Judicial independence is highly respected,
and intellectual property is also fully protected in Hong Kong.
Legal
System and Hong Kong Laws
The
Judiciary
Intellectual
Property Department
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Business
Support
Businesses starting up in Hong Kong enjoy support from a number
of statutory bodies. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council
can help promote your business in overseas markets and the Hong
Kong Productivity Council can help improve your productivity.
Hong Kong
Trade Development Council
Hong Kong Productivity
Council
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Language
& Leisure
Hong Kong is a melting pot of languages and cultures from around
the world. English is the lingua franca in the business community,
while Mandarin Chinese is also widely spoken. Its great cultural
diversity also means that there is no shortage of excellent
restaurants here, serving cuisine from the kitchens of the world.
Shopping is a national pastime among Hongkongers, but many recreation
facilities from sailing to golf are available.
Hong Kong Tourism
Board
Leisure
& Cultural Services Department - Cultural programmes
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Children's
Education
Hong Kong provides strong educational support for expatriate
families with children. There are a number of private and government-subsidised
schools which take children from 3 years through to completion
of high school. The wide range of international schools means
there is a good chance that your child will be able to fit into
an education system based on that of your home country. International
schools are also sensitive to the needs of overseas investors
and expatriate families.
Education
Bureau
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Information
This Web site also contains summaries on:
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Major labour legislation
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Pamphlets and guides to such legislation
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Labour Department services
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Office addresses and contact numbers
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Commonly used forms
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Poster gallery, and
If
you need further information or have a specific question you wish
answered, we hope you will email us
and we will be very pleased to offer any help we can.
Hope
to see you in Hong Kong soon!
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