![[Trademark registration guide] A complete tutorial on the process and costs of registering a trademark in Hong Kong](https://setuphk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/trademark-registration-1-768x485.jpg)
Updated 2 December 2025
[Trademark registration made easy] The 4 steps and costs of registering a trademark in Hong Kong
How do you register a trademark? What needs to be registered? One article on everything about trademark registration! This complete guide covering the process, costs and points to note shows you how to apply for trademark registration.
![[Minimum wage] What is the statutory hourly / monthly minimum wage in Hong Kong? Who the Minimum Wage Ordinance applies to and how it is calculated](https://setuphk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/what-is-the-statutory-minimum-wage-in-hk-768x485.webp)
Updated 10 December 2025
Employers take note! What is the minimum hourly / monthly wage? Who does the Minimum Wage Ordinance apply to? Everything you need to know!
The Minimum Wage Ordinance requires employers to keep a record of the total hours worked by an employee in the wage period, so how is the minimum wage calculated? This article will tell you about the statutory minimum wage […]
Updated 2 December 2025
[2026 labour holidays] Essential for employers and employees! The latest 2026 labour holidays and public holidays at a glance (with the latest statutory holiday list)
Want to know about Hong Kong's 2026 public holidays and statutory holidays? This article compiles the full list of holidays, with the latest comparison table of statutory holidays and frequently asked questions, for employers and […]
![[Paid sick leave] How is an employee's sick leave calculated? The Employment Ordinance, types of medical certificate and calculation methods explained](https://setuphk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/paid-sick-leave-768x485.webp)
Updated 2 December 2025
[Employment law] How is paid sick leave calculated? Types of medical certificate, accumulation and calculation methods explained
Under Hong Kong's Employment Ordinance, as long as an attendance certificate is issued by a registered healthcare professional, it is valid proof for paid sick leave, safeguarding the employee's rights. Is sick leave paid? […]
![[713 Ordinance] Employers must read: how are 12-month average wages calculated? How is paid sick leave or a bonus counted?](https://setuphk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/713-ordinance-768x485.jpg)
Updated 2 December 2025
[713 Ordinance] Employers must read! How do you calculate 12-month average wages? How are paid sick leave, bonuses and commission counted?
The Hong Kong 713 Ordinance (i.e. the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2007, in effect from 13 July 2007) aims to regulate how the 12-month average wage is calculated […]
Updated 12 May 2026
What is the nature of business on a business registration certificate? How to fill in CORP, how to change it and points to note (with form guide)
When a limited company is formed, the nature of business on its BR defaults to “CORP” (meaning a body corporate that has not yet declared its actual business). Once the company starts operating, it must within 1 month […]
Updated 11 May 2026
What is a company kit (green box)? The 7 business documents in a Hong Kong company kit at a glance (with the latest company law)
After a Hong Kong company is registered, the “green box” (company kit) is a package containing important documents such as the articles of association, company chops and statutory records, proving that the company was lawfully formed and operates in compliance with the rules. However, with the rise of electronic […]
Updated 12 May 2026
Business registration certificate renewal guide: what is the penalty for an expired BR? 6 tips to avoid expiry (2026 update)
About 1 month before a Business Registration Certificate (BR) expires, the IRD sends a payment notice. Once you have paid, the notice itself serves as a valid BR, and there is no need to collect a new certificate. […]
Updated 29 May 2026
2026 tax filing: how much is the married person's allowance? Separate vs joint assessment for couples: which saves more?
The 2025/26 married person's allowance is HK$264,000, rising to HK$290,000 from 2026/27, in line with the basic allowance […]
Updated 2 December 2025
Latest 2025 guide to setting up a BVI company: benefits, uses and registration steps explained
With advantages such as a zero tax rate, strong privacy protection, a flexible legal framework and asset segregation, BVI companies have become a popular choice for businesses worldwide to build cross-border structures and make international investments […]
Updated 2 December 2025
A guide for Hong Kong people to setting up a company in Taiwan: application process, points to note and costs (for both entrepreneurs and those emigrating to Taiwan)
Hong Kong and Macao residents who want to set up a company in Taiwan must obtain approval from Taiwan's Investment Commission as overseas Chinese or foreign investors. We recommend registered capital of at least NT$500,000 and choosing a form such as a limited company. The whole process takes about 2 […]
![[Tax filing guide for the self-employed] How do casual workers, part-timers and freelancers file tax? A complete guide to tax for the self-employed](https://setuphk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/company-search-1-2-768x485.webp)
Updated 29 May 2026
2026 self-employed tax filing guide: how do casual workers, part-timers and freelancers file? A complete guide to self-employed tax filing
Self-employed individuals file salaries tax or profits tax depending on whether they have an employment contract; those with both file for both. Business-related expenses and mandatory MPF contributions (capped at HK$ […]