Cross-border business and Hong Kong advisory

Build your overseas structure with a clearer compliance path

Company formation, bank account preparation, accounting and audit coordination, cross-border structuring, intellectual property and Hong Kong pathway advisory.

✓ Initial discussion is free✓ Fee structure is explained✓ Risks are stated plainly
GLOBAL SERVICE MAP Service network
CNMainland China
HKHong Kong hub
SGSingapore
GLGlobal markets
01SetupCompany formation
02ComplianceAnnual maintenance
03GrowthCross-border structures
DiagnosisSetupCompliance

For businesses and individuals at different stages

FoundersStart overseas from zero
Cross-border sellersImprove payment and compliance paths
Growing companiesBuild cross-border structures
Hong Kong talentPlan Hong Kong development
SOLUTIONS BY GOAL

Tell us the goal first,
then match the right service path

Use one advisory framework to prioritize company setup, compliance operations, account preparation and Hong Kong development options.

01
START & SET UP

Setup

Company formation, registered address, company secretary and account preparation.

  • Hong Kong and overseas company formation
  • Registered address and company secretary
  • Bank account document preparation
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02
OPERATE & COMPLY

Compliance

Annual maintenance, accounting, audit, tax and statutory timeline management.

  • Annual returns and company changes
  • Bookkeeping, audit and tax filing
  • Offshore profits claim assessment
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03
GROW GLOBALLY

Growth

Cross-border structures, ODI / Circular 37, international trademarks and expansion planning.

  • ODI / Circular 37 filing
  • VAT and international trademarks
  • Cross-border structure advisory
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04
BUILD IN HONG KONG

Hong Kong pathways

Initial direction for talent, employment and Hong Kong development pathways.

  • Talent, specialist and Top Talent pathways
  • Initial eligibility and document assessment
  • Renewal and follow-up operating support
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GLOBAL INCORPORATION

A “low tax” label is not enough to choose a jurisdiction

The decision should consider target markets, shareholder background, banking, annual maintenance and future financing plans.

Filter by business goal
HK

Hong Kong

Cross-border trade · Brand expansion

A common business entity connecting Mainland China and international markets

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SG

Singapore

Southeast Asia · Regional headquarters

Suitable for companies with regional teams, management and market plans

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US

United States

E-commerce platforms · Tech business

State of formation, operating states and federal matters must be assessed together

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UK

United Kingdom

Europe business · International brand

Suitable when a UK entity and clear company registry profile are needed

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BVI

British Virgin Islands

Holding structure · Investment arrangements

Professional structures require multi-jurisdiction compliance assessment

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KY

Cayman Islands

Financing/listing · Fund structures

Better designed jointly by legal, tax and regulatory teams

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2 jurisdictions selected; you can add 1 more.
COMPARISON VIEW

Compare key decision factors side by side

This is an initial discussion framework, not live fees, tax rates or approval conclusions.

Dimension
HKHong Kong
SGSingapore
Common use

International trade, professional services, brands and regional holding

Southeast Asia operations, regional headquarters and international transactions

Local setup

Hong Kong registered address, company secretary and applicable management arrangements

Local registered address, ordinarily resident director and company secretary

Ongoing work

Annual return, business registration, bookkeeping, audit and tax

Company filings, accounting, tax and applicable audit requirements

Account context

Institutions verify real business, controllers and fund flows

Business substance, local connection and fund use matter

Key question

How are business decisions, delivery and profit sources formed?

Can the company maintain real local management arrangements over time?

Important note

Jurisdiction screening does not replace legal, tax, foreign exchange, banking or investment advice. The final choice still depends on shareholder tax residence, actual management, transaction paths, people and licensing requirements.

Start with this comparison
A CLEAR PROCESS

Every step should be clear,
not just the certificate delivery

From the first discussion, we separate what the client needs to prepare and what the advisor needs to handle, while keeping ongoing compliance visible.

Transparency principle

We do not promise outcomes controlled by authorities or hide government and third-party fees.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    Clarify regions, shareholder background, business model and actual goals.

  2. 02

    Plan and quote

    Explain the recommended path, fee structure, expected timeline and key risks.

  3. 03

    Document review

    Check completeness before submission to reduce back-and-forth requests.

  4. 04

    Submission and follow-up

    Submit according to plan and update real progress at key milestones.

  5. 05

    Document delivery

    Organize deliverables and explain usage and storage requirements.

  6. 06

    Ongoing maintenance

    Manage annual returns, audit, tax and other follow-up obligations.

VERIFIED
PROCESS
“Professional advice does not decide for the client; it makes choices, costs and risks understandable.”
VERIFIABLE TRUST

Trust should be backed by verifiable facts

Trust is built through entity disclosure, document pre-checks, process follow-up, clear service boundaries and reachable contact channels.

01Credentials can be checked

License numbers and issuing bodies should be shown clearly

02Fees can be broken down

Professional, government and third-party fees should be separated

03Milestones can be tracked

Documents, submission, review and delivery status should be visible

04Policies can be traced

Publish date, review date and official sources should be marked

INSIGHTS & GUIDES

Turn complex rules into actionable decisions

View services and insights
01
Jurisdiction choice

Hong Kong or Singapore? Start from the business context

8 min read · 2026-07-14 · Global Path Advisory content team

02
Compliance

What should a Hong Kong company maintain in its first year?

6 min read · 2026-07-14 · Global Path Advisory content team

03
Bank accounts

Before account opening: prepare operating proof and business materials

7 min read · 2026-07-14 · Global Path Advisory content team

START WITH CLARITY

Clarify the goal first,
then decide the next step

Share a high-level need and the advisor can organize an initial discussion direction based on your stage. It does not replace legal, tax or immigration advice.

✓ Local enquiry storage✓ Manual follow-up✓ No third-party platform
LOCAL INTAKE

Organize the initial brief in three steps

01 / 03
  1. 1Goal & stage
  2. 2Scope & focus
  3. 3联系方式
Choose the main goal and current stage first.
Main goal

Choose the one thing this discussion should solve first.

Current stage

Summarize the status only. Do not enter entity names or application numbers.