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Hong Kong :Where Business

Goes to Grow


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Hong KongRankings

Worlds freest economy by

the Heritage Foundation in the USand Fraser Institute in Canada

Worlds most competitiveeconomy in 2012 by theInternational Institute forManagement Development forthe second consecutive year

Hong Kong provides the worldsbest commute with its reliable

and efficient public transportsystem Forbesmagazine

Ranked 3rd behind London andNew York in the Global FinancialCentres Index12 published inSeptember 2012

Second easiest place in the worldto do business by the World BanksDoing Business 2012 Report


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InvestHKAdvantage

InvestHK is the government department of

the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

(HKSAR) responsible for Foreign Direct

Investment, supporting overseas and Mainland

businesses to set up and expand in Hong Kong.

Its mission is to attract and retain foreign direct

investment which is of strategic importanceto the economic development of Hong Kong.

Since its inception in 2000, the Department has

helped thousands of companies from all over

the world to set up or expand in Hong Kong.

In all its work, the Department applies

the following core values: passion, integrity,professionalism, customer service, business

friendliness and responsiveness.

27offices in key

busine ss cit ies

8specialist sector

teams in Hong Kong

approx

3,000completed projects since

2000

xs .S. M . L .XLTailor-made support for

companies of all sizes


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Helping You Step-by-Step

InvestHK provided many useful contactsto help us get up and running very quickly.

Andrew FitzmauriceChief Executive Officer, Nord Anglia

PlanningInformation

to aid planningand evaluation

Set-upAdvice on business

location, facilitation

of visa applications,

license applications,

schooling, etc.

LaunchPublic relations and

marketing support

ExpansionNetworking events,

introduction to service

providers etc.


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Free, Customised,and Confidential ServicesSetting up a company in Hong Kong

is easy and inexpensive and is madeeven easier with the ongoing supportof InvestHK. The Departments Hong Kongand overseas teams work seamlesslyto support the successful set up andexpansion of clients businesses in the city.We partner with clients on a long-termbasis and are available to help at any stage

of your business development.

Latest Business Information Sector-specific advice

and opportunities

Business incorporation procedures

Tax and business regulation

Cost-of-business models

Employment legislation

Immigration requirements

Introductions toService Providers Lawyers

Accountants

Human resource specialists

Consultants

Designers

Public relations firms

Interior design specialists

Real estate agents

Dedicated sector

specialists to serve

clients from eight

priority sectors

Business and

Professional Services

Consumer Products

Creative Industries

Financial Services

Information and

Communications

Technology

Innovation and

Technology

Tourism and Hospitality

Transport and Industrial

Business FacilitationSupport Assistance with property identification

Visa applications, relocation advice

Business licences, trademark

registration

Intellectual property and

trade regulations

Advice on living and working in

Hong Kong, including housing

and schooling

Ongoing business advice

Governmental liaison

Publicity/ Networking PR and marketing support to

generate publicity for clients

Ongoing events and networkingopportunities


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Toronto

San Francisco

New York

Bogot

So Paulo

Brussels

Paris

London

Investment Promotion Units in

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices

Consultants

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InvestHKs Worldwide Network


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Tokyo

SeoulBeijing

Shanghai

Chengdu

Guangzhou

Osaka

Taipei

Singapore

Sydney

Kuala Lumpur

Mumbai

Abu Dhabi

Berlin

Gothenburg

Moscow

Istanbul

Tel Aviv

Milan

Hong Kong

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All these factors make

Hong Kong an ideal test

bed for com panies to

launch their products orservices before overseas

expansion or entering

the Mainland market

Hong Kong is

the perfect place

to launch our

new products

Lawrence Chow,

Chief Marketing Off icer,

Samsung Electronics

Hong Kong

If we succeed inHong Kong, we can

succeed in other

places as well

Takushi Suminaka,

Director and

General Manager, Kubota

Rice Industry (H.K.) Co Ltd

Top Reasons forCompanies to ChooseHong Kong

Here are some of the many reasons tochoose Hong Kong as the best place foryour business and ideas to flourish.

Central Location in AsiaHong Kong enjoys an enviable and

strategic location in the heart of Asia.

Putting your business in Hong Kong

means you are closer to your customers,wherever in the region they are based.

Proximity toMainland ChinaAs part of China, Hong Kong enjoys

advantages in terms of doing business

there. The city i s strategically located

at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta,

the most dynamic and affluent region

in China. The Mainland and Hong

Kong Closer Economic Partnership

Arrangement (CEPA) allows companiesin Hong Kong to enjoy preferential

access to the Mainland market.

International EnvironmentHong Kong is the main regional business

hub in Asia. Over 3,800 overseas

companies have regional operations in

Hong Kong, employing around 244,000

people. Being in Hong Kong means you

are closer to the regions decision makers

and opportunities. English is the primary

language of business and many people

also speak Mandarin and Cantonese.

Ease of Doing BusinessThe World Banks Doing Business 2012

Report rated Hong Kong as the second

easiest place in the world to do business.

The citys general competitiveness is

also widely recognised.

World-class InfrastructureHong Kongs transportation network

is comprehensive, convenient and

stable. The world-class Hong Kong

International Airport is the third busiestin the world in terms of passenger and

cargo volumes. The city also has one of

the worlds busiest and most efficient

container ports. Its telecommunications

infrastructure is very advanced, with

95 percent household broadband

coverage and a 200+ percent mobile

penetration rate.

Low and Simple Tax RegimeHong Kong has a si mple, transparent

and stable taxation system. Company

profits tax is 16.5 percent and personal

income tax is capped at 15 percent.

Hong Kong also has a growing network

of comprehensive double taxation

agreements (CDTAs) with major

jurisdictions.

Rule of LawUnder the One Country, Two Systems

principle, Hong Kong has retained its

common law system and its rule of law

provides effective legal protection to

individuals and businesses. The HagueConference on Private International

Law has set up its first regional office in

Hong Kong, reflecting a strong vote of

confidence in the citys legal foundation.

Strong Talent PoolHong Kong has a hi ghly educated,

bilingual workforce. The pool of

professional talent has i nternational

business know-how and expertise in

doing business in China. Hong Kong is

also home to Asias leading universities,

world-class technology parks, institutes

and R&D centres, which attract local and

international technology talent to work

for companies here.


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With Mainland China as the hinterland,an international city like Hong Kong iswell positioned to pool local and overseas

R&D elites from different fields.

Terence YapSmart China (Holdings) Ltd


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Human Capital

Quality Education

3rd in the Global Index

of Cognitive Skills

and Educational Attainment(Economic Intelligence Unit 2012)

Hong Kong students ranked first

in reading literacy globally(Progress on International Reading

Liter acy Stu dy 2 011 )

Two universities

in the worlds top 100(Times Higher Education World

University Rankings 2012/13)

HKUST MBA 1st in Asia

and 10th in the world(Financial Times Global

MB A Ra nki ng 201 2)

x 2

Worlds Top EMBA in 2011:

Kellogg HKUST

EMBA Programme(Financial Times 2012)

48 International schools

x 48


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Living in Hong KongTheres no other place in the world likeHong Kong. A compact yet hassle-free cityto live in, Hong Kong is characterised by

a dynamic and energetic lifestyle witha host of choices for entertainment,dining and nightlife.

International SchoolingThere are around 50 international

schools offering over 10 d ifferent

curricula including the International

Baccalaureate (IB).

Robust Healthcare SystemThere are about 50 private and public

hospitals with locally and internationally

trained doctors. Hong Kong is renowned

for its expertise in the prevention of

communicable diseases. A food safety

assurance system is in place and

there is a comprehensive prevention

programme to reduce the r isk of avian

influenza outbreaks.

Its such an amazing and vibrant city.It has the energy of New York andthe commerce of China.

Graham SteeleDirector, White Cube Hong KongIt is a very convenient city in all aspects. Michael CiesielskiChief Executive Officer, Metro Group Buying Hong Kong I think its probably one of the easiestplaces to transition to. I definitely want

to be a Hong Konger now that I am here.

Grant PreisserAssociate Vice President, SCAD Hong Kong

Highly Accessible NatureAbout 70 percent of Hong Kong is

countryside, with 24 country parks

and 22 special protected areas to retain

our rich biodiversity. Scenic country

parks and hiking trails are just a stones

throw from downtown.

Active Expat CommunityHong Kong is home to a growing

and varied expatriate community

that numbers over 350,000.

Expatriates enjoy an easy, convenient

and vibrant lifestyle in Hong Kong.

Popular districts for expatriates to live

include Midlevels, Stanley, Sai Kung

and several outlying islands.


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Hong Kong is

A GlobalFinancial Centre World leader in equity funding and

Renminbi services

Tops the World Economic Forums

Financial Development Index 2012

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange remained

in the top five globally in terms of funds raised

through IPOs in 2012 (raised US$11.6 billion)

A RegionalEducation Hub Top-notch universities and the greatest number

of international schools in Asia

Three Hong Kong universities are ranked in

the worlds top 50 by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)

World University Rankings 2012-13

Harrow International School, Savannah College of Ar t

and Design (SCAD), and Nord Anglia Education haveopened campuses in Hong Kong

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A Premier

TouristDestination Over 48 million tourists per year

Great shopping and di ning, popular theme parks,

an array of mega events, and easy access to

the countryside, islands and beaches

Premier destination for MICE events in Asia

Ocean Park and Hong Kong Disneyland are

popular choices for tourists

The new Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is now in full gear

An Art

and CulturalMetropolis A melting pot of east and west cultures,

with a wide array of cultural activities

The 40 -hectare West Kowloon Cultural Distr ict (WKCD)

will be a world-class hub for arts and cu lture

The worlds third largest art auction markets aer

London and New York

Opening of top-tier galleries like Gagosianand White Cube as well as Asias biggest art event,

Art Basel Hong Kong

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InvestHKs WorldwideNetwork

For more information,please contact

Invest Hong KongHead Office

25/F, Fairmont House8 Cotton Tree DriveCentral, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 3107 1000Fax: (852) 3107 9007Email: [email protected]

Head OfficeHong Kong

AmericasBogot

New York

San Francisco

So Paulo

Toronto

Asia PacificSydney

Beijing

Chengdu

Guangzhou

Shanghai

Mumbai

Osaka

Tokyo

Seoul

Kuala Lumpur

Singapore

Taipei

Europe andMiddle EastAbu Dhabi

Brussels

Paris

Berlin

Jerusalem

Milan

Moscow

Gothenburg

Istanbul

London


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