Hong Kong banks reject thousands of corporate account applications every year — often because the declared Business Nature maps to the wrong HSIC code. Search our free bilingual database to get it right from day one.
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Wrong HSIC codes trigger Enhanced Due Diligence — or outright rejection. Know before you apply.
Certain codes require specific licences. Identify compliance obligations before you open.
Our plain-English explanations and bilingual titles help you pick the exact right code.
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Jump straight to the HSIC codes for the most common business types in Hong Kong.
Shops, online stores, market stalls
Restaurants, cafes, catering, bars
Trading, wholesale distribution
Management, IT, professional services
Payments, wallets, financial technology
Building, renovation, civil engineering
Schools, tutoring centres, language training
Hotels, guesthouses, serviced apartments
Freight, warehousing, cargo forwarding, courier
Advertising, design, photography, media production
Plain-English answers to the most common questions about HK company setup.
Hong Kong employers must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance (Cap. 509), which requires a safe workplace, safe systems of work, and adequate training. This guide covers eligibility, statutory timelines, penalty figures, and which businesses fall within scope.
A practical guide for Hong Kong employers on lawful termination, statutory notice periods, severance payment thresholds under the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57), and the distinction between severance payment and long service payment.
A definitive guide to Hong Kong statutory holidays, annual leave, sick leave, and maternity/paternity entitlements under the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57). Covers eligibility, accrual formulas, exact statutory rates, and penalties for non-compliance.
Hong Kong law requires every employment contract to state five specific terms in writing under section 44 of the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57). This guide sets out the mandatory contents, the statutory deadlines for providing them, the penalties for non-compliance, and how to draft a contract that satisfies both the Employment Ordinance and the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622).
Hong Kong operates no foreign exchange controls. The Hong Kong dollar trades freely, and businesses may move capital in and out without restriction. This guide explains what that means in practice, where genuine reporting duties still apply, and how to structure cross-border payments correctly.
A practical guide to establishing a fintech company in Hong Kong and entering the HKMA Fintech Supervisory Sandbox. Covers eligibility, incorporation timelines, SFC and HKMA licensing costs, and suitability for startups versus established institutions.
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