Hong Kong-Peru Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect, Scrapping Tariffs on 98% of Goods
The Hong Kong Peru Free Trade Agreement is now in force. Duties on 98.3% of Peru’s tariff lines will go, and 150+ services sectors open to Hong Kong firms.
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6 Hong Kong Tax & Compliance Changes: 2026-27 Budget
A 15% minimum top-up tax on multinational groups is the headline among the Hong Kong tax changes 2026-27 brings, alongside e-filing and patent box reforms.
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8 Hong Kong Company Setup Mistakes Foreign Founders Make in 2026
From the mandatory company secretary to bank KYC and the Significant Controllers Register, avoid the eight costliest Hong Kong company setup mistakes in 2026.
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Hong Kong Holding Companies Face Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax and eTAX Filing Requirements
Hong Kong holding companies in groups above EUR 750 million now face a 15% minimum tax, top-up tax notifications and mandatory e-filing through the IRD portals.
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6 Ways to Cut HK Company Secretarial & Compliance Costs in 2026
Cut Hong Kong company secretary service bills: fees run HK$1,300–HK$8,000/year. 6 ways to trim 2026 compliance spend without breaking Companies Registry rules.
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Hong Kong’s Q2 Economy Expands 4.3%
Hong Kong’s economy grew 4.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026. AI-driven exports and firm household spending led officials to raise the full-year outlook to 3.5–4.5%.
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7 Post-Incorporation Compliance Steps in Hong Kong
This post-incorporation Hong Kong checklist maps every deadline. Expect HK$3,480 in late penalties, MPF enrolment within 60 days and Form NAR1 within 42 days.
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Hong Kong Leads Global IPOs in 2025 with US$37.4 Billion Raised
Hong Kong led 2025 global IPOs, raising US$37.4B via 119 listings—a 231% surge showing strong capital market revival for firms, reflecting renewed market vigor.
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Hong Kong Fourth Among Global Shipping Centres
Hong Kong Maintains Top 4 Position in Global Shipping Centre Index Hooray for Hong Kong! It’s managed to secured fourth place in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading hubs for transportation and logistics. The city scored 80.87 points, ranking behind Singapore, Shanghai, and London,…
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Hong Kong Top of International Trade
International Trade Helps Hong Kong Climb to No. 2 in Global Competitiveness Hong Kong has climbed to second place in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, marking its third straight year of improvement and its highest ranking since 2019. Government Efficiency and Infrastructure Lead Performance The city’s strong performance was driven by high scores in government…
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