Through our international contacts, we are often asked to assist non-residents who wish to invest in Hong Kong. This may take the form of a real estate purchase for investment or development, an equity investment in a Hong Kong business (private or public) on loans. Global CPA can advise on the tax implications of the investment; how to structure it using a corporation, trust, or other entity; and whether and how to make use of Hong Kong’s international tax treaty network.
In these types of assignments, we
• liaise with the client or the client’s professional representatives to determine the objectives of the investment, how it will be financed, and the necessary background information concerning the client’s overseas operations;
• present a tax-planning proposal for discussion;
• assist in implementing the proposal, retain legal counsel (if required) to complete the acquisition, and attend to various legal filings;
• monitor the ongoing operations of the investment, and advise from time to time as to appropriate tax strategies; and
• assist in structuring the sale of the investment, if and when required, to minimize the Hong Kong tax implications.
In handling this kind of assignment, Global CPA are pleased to work with the client’s existing professionals or, where required, to call on our international contacts for further assistance.