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[Cancelling a business registration] Closure procedures for limited and unlimited companies, and the conditions for deregistering a company, explained

Updated 2 December 2025

[Cancelling a business registration] Closure procedures for limited and unlimited companies, and the conditions for deregistering a company, explained

When a business is closed, both limited companies and unlimited companies must cancel their business registration, and failure to do so may result in a fine. This article fully explains the process of cancelling business registration, unlimited […]

What is winding up? Conditions, process and FAQs for winding up a Hong Kong limited company explained

Updated 2 December 2025

What is winding up? Conditions, process and FAQs for winding up a Hong Kong limited company explained

Winding up a Hong Kong limited company is a legal process of selling assets to repay debts and closing the business. It is mainly divided into voluntary winding up by shareholders or creditors and compulsory winding up by the court, […]

A guide for Hong Kong and Macao people to setting up a company in Taiwan: company requirements, registration process, points to note and costs

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 […]

Latest 2025 guide to setting up a BVI company: process, costs and documents at a glance

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 […]

[713 Ordinance] Employers must read: how are 12-month average wages calculated? How is paid sick leave or a bonus counted?

Updated 2 December 2025

What is the 713 Ordinance? How to calculate 12-month average wages, with examples (a guide for employers)

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 […]

[Paid sick leave] How is an employee's sick leave calculated? The Employment Ordinance, types of medical certificate and calculation methods explained

Updated 2 December 2025

How paid sick leave is calculated: sickness allowance, types of medical certificate and accumulation limits

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? […]

[Trademark registration guide] A complete tutorial on the process and costs of registering a trademark in Hong Kong

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.

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