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Hong Kong :Where Business
Goes to Grow
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Hong KongRankings
Worlds freest economy by
the Heritage Foundation in the USand Fraser Institute in Canada
Worlds most competitiveeconomy in 2012 by theInternational Institute forManagement Development forthe second consecutive year
Hong Kong provides the worldsbest commute with its reliable
and efficient public transportsystem Forbesmagazine
Ranked 3rd behind London andNew York in the Global FinancialCentres Index12 published inSeptember 2012
Second easiest place in the worldto do business by the World BanksDoing Business 2012 Report
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InvestHKAdvantage
InvestHK is the government department of
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
(HKSAR) responsible for Foreign Direct
Investment, supporting overseas and Mainland
businesses to set up and expand in Hong Kong.
Its mission is to attract and retain foreign direct
investment which is of strategic importanceto the economic development of Hong Kong.
Since its inception in 2000, the Department has
helped thousands of companies from all over
the world to set up or expand in Hong Kong.
In all its work, the Department applies
the following core values: passion, integrity,professionalism, customer service, business
friendliness and responsiveness.
27offices in key
busine ss cit ies
8specialist sector
teams in Hong Kong
approx
3,000completed projects since
2000
xs .S. M . L .XLTailor-made support for
companies of all sizes
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Helping You Step-by-Step
InvestHK provided many useful contactsto help us get up and running very quickly.
Andrew FitzmauriceChief Executive Officer, Nord Anglia
PlanningInformation
to aid planningand evaluation
Set-upAdvice on business
location, facilitation
of visa applications,
license applications,
schooling, etc.
LaunchPublic relations and
marketing support
ExpansionNetworking events,
introduction to service
providers etc.
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Free, Customised,and Confidential ServicesSetting up a company in Hong Kong
is easy and inexpensive and is madeeven easier with the ongoing supportof InvestHK. The Departments Hong Kongand overseas teams work seamlesslyto support the successful set up andexpansion of clients businesses in the city.We partner with clients on a long-termbasis and are available to help at any stage
of your business development.
Latest Business Information Sector-specific advice
and opportunities
Business incorporation procedures
Tax and business regulation
Cost-of-business models
Employment legislation
Immigration requirements
Introductions toService Providers Lawyers
Accountants
Human resource specialists
Consultants
Designers
Public relations firms
Interior design specialists
Real estate agents
Dedicated sector
specialists to serve
clients from eight
priority sectors
Business and
Professional Services
Consumer Products
Creative Industries
Financial Services
Information and
Communications
Technology
Innovation and
Technology
Tourism and Hospitality
Transport and Industrial
Business FacilitationSupport Assistance with property identification
Visa applications, relocation advice
Business licences, trademark
registration
Intellectual property and
trade regulations
Advice on living and working in
Hong Kong, including housing
and schooling
Ongoing business advice
Governmental liaison
Publicity/ Networking PR and marketing support to
generate publicity for clients
Ongoing events and networkingopportunities
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Toronto
San Francisco
New York
Bogot
So Paulo
Brussels
Paris
London
Investment Promotion Units in
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices
Consultants
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InvestHKs Worldwide Network
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Tokyo
SeoulBeijing
Shanghai
Chengdu
Guangzhou
Osaka
Taipei
Singapore
Sydney
Kuala Lumpur
Mumbai
Abu Dhabi
Berlin
Gothenburg
Moscow
Istanbul
Tel Aviv
Milan
Hong Kong
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All these factors make
Hong Kong an ideal test
bed for com panies to
launch their products orservices before overseas
expansion or entering
the Mainland market
Hong Kong is
the perfect place
to launch our
new products
Lawrence Chow,
Chief Marketing Off icer,
Samsung Electronics
Hong Kong
If we succeed inHong Kong, we can
succeed in other
places as well
Takushi Suminaka,
Director and
General Manager, Kubota
Rice Industry (H.K.) Co Ltd
Top Reasons forCompanies to ChooseHong Kong
Here are some of the many reasons tochoose Hong Kong as the best place foryour business and ideas to flourish.
Central Location in AsiaHong Kong enjoys an enviable and
strategic location in the heart of Asia.
Putting your business in Hong Kong
means you are closer to your customers,wherever in the region they are based.
Proximity toMainland ChinaAs part of China, Hong Kong enjoys
advantages in terms of doing business
there. The city i s strategically located
at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta,
the most dynamic and affluent region
in China. The Mainland and Hong
Kong Closer Economic Partnership
Arrangement (CEPA) allows companiesin Hong Kong to enjoy preferential
access to the Mainland market.
International EnvironmentHong Kong is the main regional business
hub in Asia. Over 3,800 overseas
companies have regional operations in
Hong Kong, employing around 244,000
people. Being in Hong Kong means you
are closer to the regions decision makers
and opportunities. English is the primary
language of business and many people
also speak Mandarin and Cantonese.
Ease of Doing BusinessThe World Banks Doing Business 2012
Report rated Hong Kong as the second
easiest place in the world to do business.
The citys general competitiveness is
also widely recognised.
World-class InfrastructureHong Kongs transportation network
is comprehensive, convenient and
stable. The world-class Hong Kong
International Airport is the third busiestin the world in terms of passenger and
cargo volumes. The city also has one of
the worlds busiest and most efficient
container ports. Its telecommunications
infrastructure is very advanced, with
95 percent household broadband
coverage and a 200+ percent mobile
penetration rate.
Low and Simple Tax RegimeHong Kong has a si mple, transparent
and stable taxation system. Company
profits tax is 16.5 percent and personal
income tax is capped at 15 percent.
Hong Kong also has a growing network
of comprehensive double taxation
agreements (CDTAs) with major
jurisdictions.
Rule of LawUnder the One Country, Two Systems
principle, Hong Kong has retained its
common law system and its rule of law
provides effective legal protection to
individuals and businesses. The HagueConference on Private International
Law has set up its first regional office in
Hong Kong, reflecting a strong vote of
confidence in the citys legal foundation.
Strong Talent PoolHong Kong has a hi ghly educated,
bilingual workforce. The pool of
professional talent has i nternational
business know-how and expertise in
doing business in China. Hong Kong is
also home to Asias leading universities,
world-class technology parks, institutes
and R&D centres, which attract local and
international technology talent to work
for companies here.
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With Mainland China as the hinterland,an international city like Hong Kong iswell positioned to pool local and overseas
R&D elites from different fields.
Terence YapSmart China (Holdings) Ltd
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Human Capital
Quality Education
3rd in the Global Index
of Cognitive Skills
and Educational Attainment(Economic Intelligence Unit 2012)
Hong Kong students ranked first
in reading literacy globally(Progress on International Reading
Liter acy Stu dy 2 011 )
Two universities
in the worlds top 100(Times Higher Education World
University Rankings 2012/13)
HKUST MBA 1st in Asia
and 10th in the world(Financial Times Global
MB A Ra nki ng 201 2)
x 2
Worlds Top EMBA in 2011:
Kellogg HKUST
EMBA Programme(Financial Times 2012)
48 International schools
x 48
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Living in Hong KongTheres no other place in the world likeHong Kong. A compact yet hassle-free cityto live in, Hong Kong is characterised by
a dynamic and energetic lifestyle witha host of choices for entertainment,dining and nightlife.
International SchoolingThere are around 50 international
schools offering over 10 d ifferent
curricula including the International
Baccalaureate (IB).
Robust Healthcare SystemThere are about 50 private and public
hospitals with locally and internationally
trained doctors. Hong Kong is renowned
for its expertise in the prevention of
communicable diseases. A food safety
assurance system is in place and
there is a comprehensive prevention
programme to reduce the r isk of avian
influenza outbreaks.
Its such an amazing and vibrant city.It has the energy of New York andthe commerce of China.
Graham SteeleDirector, White Cube Hong KongIt is a very convenient city in all aspects. Michael CiesielskiChief Executive Officer, Metro Group Buying Hong Kong I think its probably one of the easiestplaces to transition to. I definitely want
to be a Hong Konger now that I am here.
Grant PreisserAssociate Vice President, SCAD Hong Kong
Highly Accessible NatureAbout 70 percent of Hong Kong is
countryside, with 24 country parks
and 22 special protected areas to retain
our rich biodiversity. Scenic country
parks and hiking trails are just a stones
throw from downtown.
Active Expat CommunityHong Kong is home to a growing
and varied expatriate community
that numbers over 350,000.
Expatriates enjoy an easy, convenient
and vibrant lifestyle in Hong Kong.
Popular districts for expatriates to live
include Midlevels, Stanley, Sai Kung
and several outlying islands.
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Hong Kong is
A GlobalFinancial Centre World leader in equity funding and
Renminbi services
Tops the World Economic Forums
Financial Development Index 2012
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange remained
in the top five globally in terms of funds raised
through IPOs in 2012 (raised US$11.6 billion)
A RegionalEducation Hub Top-notch universities and the greatest number
of international schools in Asia
Three Hong Kong universities are ranked in
the worlds top 50 by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
World University Rankings 2012-13
Harrow International School, Savannah College of Ar t
and Design (SCAD), and Nord Anglia Education haveopened campuses in Hong Kong
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A Premier
TouristDestination Over 48 million tourists per year
Great shopping and di ning, popular theme parks,
an array of mega events, and easy access to
the countryside, islands and beaches
Premier destination for MICE events in Asia
Ocean Park and Hong Kong Disneyland are
popular choices for tourists
The new Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is now in full gear
An Art
and CulturalMetropolis A melting pot of east and west cultures,
with a wide array of cultural activities
The 40 -hectare West Kowloon Cultural Distr ict (WKCD)
will be a world-class hub for arts and cu lture
The worlds third largest art auction markets aer
London and New York
Opening of top-tier galleries like Gagosianand White Cube as well as Asias biggest art event,
Art Basel Hong Kong
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InvestHKs WorldwideNetwork
For more information,please contact
Invest Hong KongHead Office
25/F, Fairmont House8 Cotton Tree DriveCentral, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 3107 1000Fax: (852) 3107 9007Email: [email protected]
Head OfficeHong Kong
AmericasBogot
New York
San Francisco
So Paulo
Toronto
Asia PacificSydney
Beijing
Chengdu
Guangzhou
Shanghai
Mumbai
Osaka
Tokyo
Seoul
Kuala Lumpur
Singapore
Taipei
Europe andMiddle EastAbu Dhabi
Brussels
Paris
Berlin
Jerusalem
Milan
Moscow
Gothenburg
Istanbul
London
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