1.Why register a company in Hong Kong ?
Hong Kong is an international metro with abundant information and the free trading port in the world. Together with sound infrastructure and complete legal system of its own, it provides an advantaged commercial environment to many enterprisers and traders. Therefore, more and more traders establish their own companies in Hong Kong on different purposes, which improve not only the image of the company but also the competitive ability of the company itself.

2.What about Taxation in Hong Kong?
There are several distinctive features of the Hong Kong tax system. The tax for registered capital is 0.1% .You can increase the volume of the capital freely if you pay the tax. Income taxes (salaries tax, profits tax and property tax) are charged on income, which has a Hong Kong source (territorial source concept). Estate duty is charged on the principal value of property located in Hong passing on the death of the deceased. Stamp duty is charged on instruments, which relate to Hong Kong assets. There is no capital gains tax and dividend income tax. The standard tax rate of 15% and corporation profits tax rate of 17.5% are relatively low compared with other developed countries. In Hong Kong, any enterprises are required to report annually to the Inland Department.

3.How to open bank account?
Bank account should be applied for after the company established. Opening an account in a bank generally demands the board directors to transact in person while we can offer cooperation, such as： Recommend opening bank/arrange opening bank to send letter of indication of signature testimony to office of the hinterland /prepare documents signed by accountant/minutes/opening application/arrange introducer/person assigned especially to the opening bank to help the transaction.

4.What is offshore ?
Offshore business is about the possibilities offered by countries (commonly known as jurisdictions), whose legislation allows for certain advantages (tax, confidentiality, company structure, etc.) to be used by non-residents. This means that a country, or jurisdiction, will allow registration of a company and offer them certain tax freedoms in exchange for an annual licence fee. It is normally a legal requirement that the registered company must not conduct any business or own any assets in the jurisdiction of incorporation

5.Why offshore investing?
Offshore investors obtain greater freedom than is possible onshore. European & North American nations suffocate individuals and institutions alike with complex regulations. Thus, the likes of Barclays Bank and Bank of America go offshore to reduce red-tape. Others go offshore to simplify international trade. Thus, a German jewellery might establish an offshore subsidiary to buy gold. Still other persons and businesses seek privacy. They want bank accounts in jurisdictions where it is a felony for a banker to reveal that they even have an account! By contrast, there is zero financial privacy in Europe and America. In addition, many go offshore for tax benefits. Some locales have zero income tax, zero inheritance tax, and zero corporate tax.

6.Is it safe to go offshore?
The world's major companies and wealthiest investors think so. A conservative investor can put money in foreign banks that have top-rate credit ratings. More American banks and savings & loans collapsed due to corruption in the 1980s than in any other country. I live by the maxim, "Investigate before you invest." Investing offshore is as safe as walking across the street, if you look in both directions first.

7.How do I go offshore?
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8.How Many Investment Forms Available in China ?
What kind of investment forms is available in China ? Which form is fit for you or your company? If you read carefully, you can make a right choice of it. In China , The absorption means of foreign capital are basically divided into direct investment, foreign Government Loans, UN organizations and other sources. The direct investment forms , which are popularly operated in China, include Chinese-foreign equity joint ventures, Chinese-foreign contractual joint ventures, wholly foreign-owned enterprises, joint exploitation, foreign-funded share holding companies, joint development, compensation trade and processing and assembling, etc.

9.How many steps for company registration in china ?
First step: Prepare and apply for project proposal
Second step: Prepare and apply for feasibility study
Third step: Obtain a certificate of approval
Forth step: Apply for Business License

10.What about the policies of investing in china?
Try to Enjoy Maximum Privileges and Preferences
If you or your company decides to invest in China , the first and foremost importance is to know as much as you can the preferential policies available in China , so that you can enjoy the preferential treatment at maximum level.
China has provided a number of preferential policies to stimulate overseas investment. For encouraged industries , such as infrastructure facilities, apart from the preferential terms, you can even expand your business scope; for the purpose of promoting the economic development in middle and west China , the geographical policies are introduced to apply to different regions. Tax and Tariff preferences are the core issue that companies concern most. For foreign invested companies, the taxes may include corporate income tax, personal income tax, turnover taxes (value-added tax, consumption tax and business tax), land tax, stamp duty, vehicle and vessel tax, urban real estate tax, etc.; for import and export, tariff and import-stage value-added tax may involved.

11.What is a trademark?
A trademark is a word, symbol or design, or a combination of these, used to distinguish the goods or services of one person or organization from those of others in the marketplace.

12.Why register a trademark?
Registration is direct (prima facie) evidence of exclusive ownership across Canada and helps ward off potential infringers. It enables your client to more easily protect his rights should someone challenge them since the onus is on the challenger to prove rights in any dispute. The process of registration, with its thorough checks for conflicting trademarks, will ensure that your client is claiming a unique mark, and help him avoid infringement of other parties' rights. A registered trademark is a prerequisite for franchising a business.

13.What is the difference between a registered and an unregistered trademark?
A registered trademark has been approved and entered on the Trademark Register held by the Trademarks Office. Registration is proof of ownership. An unregistered trademark may also be recognized through Common Law as the property of the owner, depending on the circumstances.

14.Who should register a trademark?
There has always been a debate over who should own marks. As a rule, trademarks denote the source of goods. therefore the owner of the mark should be the party who derives benefit from the goodwill attached to the goods.

15.Does registration in one county protect my rights in other countries?
No. If your products are sold in other countries, you should consider applying for foreign registration. Contact a trademark agent or the embassy of the country in question to find out about procedures.