Hong Kong SAR
Leveraging Hong Kong SAR as Your Strategic Launchpad for Global Expansion
Welcome to the Hong Kong SAR Region – a strategic hub for outbound investment, capital structuring, and global market expansion. Leveraging Hong Kong’s institutional strengths as an international financial center, Encor Group Hong Kong offices provide end-to-end multi-jurisdictional services encompassing entity establishment, tax planning, compliance filings, and cross-border compliant operations.
Why Hong Kong?
Gateway to Global Finance
Access world-leading financial markets through Hong Kong’s mature banking system and Encor Group TCSP-licensed services.
Capital Market Friendly
Multi-tiered structures accelerating listing vehicle formation and financing platform.
Covered Jurisdictions
We go beyond routine checks to offer a proactive, risk-based approach to compliance. Our team supports you with:
Hong Kong SAR
- Target Clients: Mainland China enterprises, offshore investment platform, startups, family offices.
- Regulators: Companies Registry (CR), Inland Revenue Department (IRD), Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).
- Key Advantages: 16.5% low corporate tax rate, no foreign exchange controls, extensive double tax treaties (DTTs), TCSP license assurance, global banking system access.
British Virgin Islands (BVI)
- Target Clients: Group holdings, offshore equity management, IP holding transfer.
- Regulators: BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC).
- Key Advantages: 0% corporate tax, no paid-up capital requirement, confidentiality, structural flexibility, Economic Substance Regulation (ESR) implementation support.
Cayman Islands
- Target Clients: Fund platforms, IPO structures, PE/VC vehicles, tax-neutral holding companies.
- Regulators: Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA).
- Key Advantages: Exempted company regime, fund registration, SPC structures, robust legal framework, high international recognition.
Core Services
We go beyond routine checks to offer a proactive, risk-based approach to compliance. Our team supports you with:
Hong Kong Company Formation
- Process: Company Name Pre-approval → Incorporation Application Submission (Standard processing: 7 working days).
- Entity Types: Private Limited Company, Public Company, Branch Office, Limited Partnership, Representative Office, Registered Non-Hong Kong Company.
- Post-Incorporation: Annual Return filing, Registered Address & Secretary services, Significant Controllers Register filing.
BVI Company Formation
- Timeline: Standard incorporation completed within 5 working days.
- Compliance Maintenance: Annual license renewal, Economic Substance reporting, Registered Address & Registered Agent renewal.
- Ancillary Services: Bank account opening, Notarization, Certificate of Good Standing, Certificate of Incumbency.
Cayman Company Formation
- Supported Structures: Exempted Company, Exempted Limited Partnership (ELP), Private Fund, Segregated Portfolio Company (SPC).
- Ongoing Compliance: Economic Substance notification/filing, AML compliance, FATCA/CRS compliance.
- Applications: Listing vehicles, offshore funds, global corporate holdings.
Encor Group Hong Kong Services
Company Formation
Multi-jurisdictional entity registration (HK, BVI, Cayman, etc.), shareholding structure design, legal document drafting.
Regulatory & Legal Complianc
License renewals, statutory filings (e.g., Cayman Economic Substance, AML), ODI & Circular 37 filings, and cross-border operational risk assessments.
Tax & Accounting
Offshore tax structuring optimization, multi-jurisdictional tax filing.
HR & Immigration
Support for visa applications (QMAS, GEP, TTPS) for self-employment, and Hong Kong tax residency planning.
Banking & Finance
Offshore digital/traditional corporate account opening assistance for multi-jurisdictional entities, including KYC preparation and account opening documentation.
Ongoing Governance
Articles of Association (AoA) amendments, share transfers, corporate dissolution/redomiciliation, Certificate of Incumbency (CoI), Certificate of Good Standing (CoGS), MPF registration.
Why Encor Group China?
licensed
Holder of Hong Kong TCSP license and overseas FSP licenses.
Full Lifecycle
Services covering establishment, operation, and dissolution.
Integrated Teams
Combined expertise in legal, tax, compliance, and cross-border investment/finance.
Proven Track Record
Served over 10,000 cross-border corporate clients.
Multi-Location Coordination
Seamless collaboration across Hong Kong, BVI, Cayman, and Mainland China offices.
Bilingual Support
Full coverage of Chinese and English legal/regulatory systems.
From China to the World – Your Journey Begins with Encor Group
Whether you are a startup, undergoing transformation, or expanding globally, Encor Group China is your trusted partner for compliant international expansion.