Hong Kong | Incorporation, Banking and Residency - Flag Theory https://flagtheory.com/ja/category/hong-kong/ Passports, Residency, Incorporation, Offshore Banking Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:56:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://flagtheory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Hong Kong | Incorporation, Banking and Residency - Flag Theory https://flagtheory.com/ja/category/hong-kong/ 32 32 The present and the future of Territorial Tax countries https://flagtheory.com/territorial-tax-countries/ Mon, 17 Feb 2020 07:41:23 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=186334 The Present and the Future of Territorial Tax Countries How is the source of income determined from a tax perspective?  We often find a number of clients that interpret that income is sourced where the monies for goods and services are paid i.e. the location of the clients. Following this approach, a company that is

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]]> What to consider when structuring an E-commerce Business https://flagtheory.com/e-commerce-structuring/ Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:30:32 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=19906 What to consider when structuring an E-commerce Business E-Tail, E-commerce, or online sales businesses are a common business activity we deal with when consulting for a new corporate structure at Flag Theory. There is a myriad of factors to look at when structuring an e-commerce company such as the place where the goods are manufactured,

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]]> Where to set up an Intellectual Property Holding Company https://flagtheory.com/ip-intellectual-property-holding/ Mon, 20 May 2019 09:16:00 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=19588 Where to set up an Intellectual Property Holding Company Utilizing an intellectual property holding company is one of the most common legal tax avoidance strategies out there. However recent measures by the OECD and EU have dramatically changed this landscape. We’ve stayed on top of these changes to empower you to explore and evaluate where

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]]> How to protect and structure an Intellectual Property Business https://flagtheory.com/ip-intellectual-property-business/ Thu, 02 May 2019 01:30:57 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=19495 How to protect and structure an Intellectual Property Business A few weeks ago, we talked about certain key aspects to consider when structuring a holding company, as well as reviewed a number of jurisdictions that may be interesting for holding company purposes. If you haven’t had the chance to read them, you can do it

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]]> What you should consider when setting up an Investment Fund https://flagtheory.com/investment-fund/ Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:29:32 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=19223 What you should consider when setting up an Investment Fund When it comes to setting up an investment fund there are a number of factors to consider that have a direct impact on the most suitable jurisdiction and structure model to pursue. These include not only fund regulatory aspects but also tax, business operations, cost,

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]]> Where to set up a Holding Company https://flagtheory.com/where-to-set-up-a-holding-company/ Mon, 11 Mar 2019 05:58:17 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=19133 Where to set up a Holding Company In the previous letter, we were discussing some of the major benefits of using a holding company and how it can be used for asset protection, risk management, tax planning, and operational efficiency purposes. We also reviewed certain key aspects that one should consider when structuring a holding

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]]> International Tax Landscape shake-up for Multinational Businesses https://flagtheory.com/international-tax-landscape-beps/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 02:58:27 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=18914 International Tax Landscape shake-up for Multinational Businesses During the last weeks, we have been writing and reviewing significant amendments to corporate laws and tax laws in offshore jurisdictions to satisfy their commitments made pursuant to the OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Inclusive Framework and the European Union Code of Conduct Group (EUCoCG) agenda.

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]]> Where to set up a Securities Token Exchange https://flagtheory.com/securities-token-exchange/ Fri, 11 Jan 2019 07:40:04 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17865 What is the best country to set up a Securities Token Exchange? Flag Theory Weekly Letter – Friday, January 11th, 2019 A few weeks ago we were discussing in this article why the crypto fundraising trend is turning from utility to securities tokens and why a tokenized securities market might be the key factor for

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]]> Where to set up an International Business – Part 2: Asia https://flagtheory.com/set-up-international-business-asia/ Fri, 23 Nov 2018 09:32:57 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17320 Where to set up an international business – Part 2: Asia Flag Theory Weekly Letter – Friday, November 23rd, 2018 In the previous article, we discussed how international businesses can take advantage of structuring opportunities available across the globe. We also reviewed some key facts, pros, cons and caveats one must consider when structuring your

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]]> Where to set up an International Business – Part 1: Offshore vs Onshore https://flagtheory.com/set-up-international-business-offshore-onshore/ Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:23:17 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17281 Where to incorporate an International Business – Part 1: Offshore vs Onshore Flag Theory Weekly Letter – Friday November 16th, 2018 One of the main advantages of international businesses over local ‘brick and mortar’ businesses, especially for digital businesses, is that you may have the ability to pick the best strategic jurisdiction(s) from which to run

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]]> Where to market a Tokenized Fund Offering https://flagtheory.com/where-to-market-a-tokenized-fund-offering/ Mon, 05 Nov 2018 09:10:46 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=17238 Where to market a Tokenized Fund Offering Flag Theory Weekly Letter – Monday November 5th, 2018 In previous letters we talked about some of the most important factors when it comes to setting up a security token offering and we then discussed one type of STO – a tokenized fund. This is a fund that

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]]> Preserve your wealth investing in gold and other precious metals https://flagtheory.com/gold-precious-metals/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 02:47:14 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=11885 Preserve your wealth investing in gold and other precious metals Gold and other precious metals have always been a way of storing value throughout human history. In ancient Egypt, gold was already used as an exchange method, it was used as money. In fact, the Egyptians were the first to ‘price’ gold and establish their

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]]> Where and how to open an international bank account https://flagtheory.com/international-bank-account/ Sun, 11 Mar 2018 02:31:18 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=11882 Where and how to open an international bank account Today let’s dive into how to open an account and what you should consider when designing your offshore banking strategy. A large number of offshore banks open accounts remotely, either for personal or corporate accounts. Meaning that you do not have to take a plane and

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]]> Why you should consider opening an offshore bank account https://flagtheory.com/offshore-bank-account/ Sat, 10 Mar 2018 02:17:49 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=11878 Why you should consider opening an offshore bank account Today I am going to explain to you why you should consider diversifying your cash assets offshore. Even though offshore banking has had bad press, there is nothing immoral and of course nothing illegal in opening an offshore bank account. An offshore bank account is nothing

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]]> What is the best offshore jurisdiction? https://flagtheory.com/offshore-jurisdictions/ Fri, 09 Mar 2018 02:00:30 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=11871 What is the best offshore jurisdiction? We’ve already discussed why corporate structures using offshore companies are powerful tools to legally minimize your obligations to governments, protect your assets, enhance your privacy and grow your business faster. Today let’s dive into 7 offshore jurisdictions / legal entities that may be of interest. British Virgin Islands Business

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]]> What you should consider when designing your Offshore Strategy https://flagtheory.com/offshore-strategy/ Wed, 07 Mar 2018 01:22:14 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=11855 What you should consider when designing your Offshore Strategy Today we discuss why offshore companies can be powerful tools to protect your assets, optimize your business and drastically increase your net profits. Why your Tax Residency matters Contrary to what is said, do not expect to incorporate an offshore company and automatically slash your tax

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]]> World’s safest banks and how to evaluate them https://flagtheory.com/world-safest-banks/ Thu, 06 Jul 2017 03:08:38 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=7191 What are the world’s safest banks and how to evaluate them Last week Italian’s government agrees to bail-out (again) Banca Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca with €17 billion. Another case of bank collapse in the EU, and so on and so forth, bailout funds to support to European troubled lenders already account for more

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]]> Complete List of Tax Free Countries for Personal Residency in 2017 https://flagtheory.com/tax-free-countries/ Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:50:53 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=2684 What are the countries with no taxes? One of the main tenets of Flag Theory is that one should have a second citizenship, as it is an important part of international diversification. But just having a backup passport doesn’t end your tax obligations – far from it. If you are a US citizen, you are

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]]> Citizenship by Residency https://flagtheory.com/easiest-countries-to-become-a-citizen/ Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:39:21 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=2657 Complete list of countries to obtain citizenship by naturalization Most countries around the world allow for persons who have lived in-country for a certain period of time to apply for naturalization. It’s only human, really, to allow those living among us to also have the benefits of citizenship. Oftentimes, the naturalization process involves tests and

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]]> Emerging markets https://flagtheory.com/emerging-markets/ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:56:54 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=1174 Emerging markets So in my last post, I made two bold predictions on the economy in the coming century: that emerging markets in Asia and Africa will be the driving force of many of the changes we see in the world. East Timor Is a war-torn nation that no one knows much about, or has

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]]> If SHTF… Are You Ready? | How to Invest Like the Chinese https://flagtheory.com/wealth-protection-invest-like-chinese/ Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:26:49 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=849 If SHTF… Are You Ready? | How to invest like the Chinese and protect your wealth Are you prepared for the worst? Have you taken steps to protect yourself and your wealth if the worse case scenario strikes? Read on to see 3 quick ways the Chinese protect themselves from a financial disaster. The leveraged

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]]> Investment Saturday | Dim Sum Bonds https://flagtheory.com/investment-saturday-dim-sum-bonds/ Sat, 11 Aug 2012 05:13:06 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=852 Why and how to invest in Dim Sum Bonds Every Saturday, a different investment opportunity. This week: Dim Sum Bonds. Imagine a vagrant area in a bad part of town, and then transplant that under one of the more impressive buildings in Hong Kong. This week I was in Hong Kong, and one of my

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]]> Guide to Gold https://flagtheory.com/guide-to-gold/ Wed, 25 Jul 2012 04:21:52 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=646 How to buy gold and where to store it This article has been updated in October 2019 to reflect new economic data. Why buy Gold? The ultimate storage of wealth. Non-perishable, accepted worldwide. Cannot be created out of thin air. The oldest exchange of value. The best hedge against the inflation of money. Gains value

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]]> Setting up a company in Hong Kong https://flagtheory.com/how-to-get-a-hong-kong-corporate-credit-card/ Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:36:48 +0000 https://flagtheory.com/?p=521 Setting up a company in Hong Kong Strategically located next to China, “HK” is an island – one of the wealthiest in the world, and a place where many billionaires and millionaires live, work and retire. In my estimation, this has just as much to do with the rise of China – as the free

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