Residence permit in Hong Kong for entrepreneurs

Residence permit in Hong Kong for entrepreneurs Obtaining the right to live and work in Hong Kong on the basis of a visa for entrepreneurs opens up wide opportunities for the international development of your business. Free consultation License from the Hong Kong Companies Registry TCPS №TC007080 Full secretarial service, functional legal address, audit of financial statements without intermediaries Support of the preparation process for applying for a business visa in Hong Kong on a turnkey basis from the very start of the business. 7 stages of obtaining a residence permit (business visa) in Hong Kong View 01 Opening a company (business) in Hong Kong. 02 Rent of an office/warehouse, retail or office space. 03 Opening a bank account for the company. 04 Hiring local staff. 05 Preparation of a business plan and a financial plan. 06 Preparation, translation and legalization of required documents. 07 Preparation and submission of a visa application. Choose a package of services for business registration in Hong Kong Full Premium Business Consultation on the list of documents Consultation on the list of documents Consultation on the list of documents Consultation on the list of documents Assistance in filling out the application for the Applicant, Sponsor and family members Assistance in filling out the application for the Applicant, Sponsor and family members Assistance in filling out the application for the Applicant, Sponsor and family members Assistance in filling out the application for the Applicant, Sponsor and family members Verification of prepared documents Verification of prepared documents Verification of prepared documents Verification of prepared documents Support of the process before the application is accepted Support of the process before the application is accepted Support of the process before the application is accepted Support of the process before the application is accepted Our company acts as a sponsor Our company acts as a sponsor Our company acts as a sponsor Our company acts as a sponsor Checking the business plan and recommendations for revision Checking the business plan and recommendations for revision Checking the business plan and recommendations for revision Checking the business plan and recommendations for revision Preparation of a business plan based on customer data Preparation of a business plan based on customer data Preparation of a business plan based on customer data Preparation of a business plan based on customer data from 950 $ Send request from 3 500 $ Send request from 7 500 $ Send request Basic conditions for obtaining a residence permit in Hong Kong Application for a residence permit (visa) for entrepreneurs, it can be submitted if the following conditions are met: The applicant is the founder of a business in Hong Kong There is no doubt about the applicant’s criminal past The applicant has a good education, proven professional abilities and/or relevant experience and achievements, documented The applicant’s business can make a significant contribution to the development of the Hong Kong economy Any business in Hong Kong can apply – a business that has been working for many years or a startup. Send request Required documents from the Applicant for a residence permit/business visa Completed form ID999A. (Active form, a PDF file will be uploaded here). A recent photo of the applicant (attached to the form ID 999A). A valid ID card, including pages about the countries visited. Copies of diplomas, as well as documents on professional activity as proof of relevant education and experience. Documents on the Applicant’s financial situation (bank statements) to demonstrate that the Applicant has sufficient financial resources to maintain and develop a business in Hong Kong. The applicant must provide documentary evidence of the amount of investments in Hong Kong. The Immigration Department will consider whether the amount of investment is able to support the business. The number of jobs created locally. An employment contract with a company in Hong Kong, a decision on appointment to a position. Send request Required documents from a company in Hong Kong Company documents: business registration certificate, valid business registration certificate, forms NNC1, NAR1. Licenses, certificates for doing business in Hong Kong. An employment contract between you and the Applicant (indicating your position, salary and other benefits). The latest audited financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss statement, income tax declaration). A business plan that contains detailed information about the proposed commercial activity, the amount of investment, job creation, opening of an office/showroom/warehouse with a planning horizon of 2 years (including income statement, cash flow statement and balance sheet). If necessary, the Immigration Department will seek advice from a government agency or a professional organization to evaluate the business plan and contribution to the economy of Hong Kong. Evidence of the company’s business activities, such as copies of contracts, invoices, or proof of planned transactions; Presentation documents with detailed information about the company, such as commercial activities, operating hours, company history, product range, sales markets, membership in the Chamber of Commerce (if any), etc. (supported by catalogs, brochures, etc.). If the applicant conducts the relevant business abroad or has joined a business in Hong Kong, he/she must provide a profit and loss statement and a balance sheet showing the business turnover and profit for the previous year. Lease agreements for office space/warehouse/retail or industrial space. Confirmation of hiring local employees (for example, payment to the Mandatory Provident Fund). The organizational structure of the business, the required number of employees and positions based on the nature and scale of the business. The number and level of jobs actually created. Introduction of new technologies or skills (if applicable). The applicant must explain how the new technology can affect the Hong Kong economy, as well as the patent. Send request Required documents from the sponsor To apply for a residence permit, the applicant must appoint a local sponsor. The sponsor can be an individual or a legal entity. If the sponsor is an individual, then he must meet the criteria: be 18 years of age or older; be a resident of Hong Kong; and be familiar with the applicant. And also, provide documents: Copy of HK ID A copy of the passport of a Hong Kong citizen. Completed form Form ID 999B If the sponsor is a legal entity in Hong Kong: Filled in Form ID 999B (active link, PDF file will be uploaded) Certificate of business registration Audited financial statements and income tax return Send request List of documents required from family members Section “B” of form ID999A (active link, PDF file will be uploaded). Recent photos of dependents (should be attached to the ID999A form). Valid identity cards of dependents (with personal data, date of issue, expiration date and/or information about any existing re-visa); Evidence of the applicant’s relationship with dependents, i.e. marriage certificate, birth certificate. Send request We serve clients from more than 30 countries China, India, UK, France, Spain, Venezuela, USA, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Germany, Mexico, Australia, Thailand, Cyprus, Vietnam, Bangladesh, UAE, South Korea, Indonesia, Montenegro, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, South Africa, Canada, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Turkey Why more than 150 companies have chosen us Step 1 of 6 License from the Hong Kong Companies Registry We are a corporate secretary authorized by the Hong Kong Companies Registry (TCPS License No. TC007080) to provide corporate service. Step 2 of 6 First-hand prices We provide services directly without intermediaries. This guarantees high-quality service, fair prices and prompt execution during registration and further maintenance of the company. Step 3 of 6 Legal address in a prestigious area of Hong Kong As a licensed secretary, we automatically provide you with an official legal address, the cost of which is included in the registration package. Step 4 of 6 Audit of financial statements We conduct an audit of your company’s financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the legislation of Hong Kong. Our employees are practicing qualified auditors with at least 10 years of experience. Step 5 of 6 We speak 6 languages Our international team speaks 6 languages of the world. The language barrier rarely becomes a problem. Step 6 of 6 Guarantee of compliance with all the nuances of legislation We are professionals in the field of corporate services in Hong Kong and our expertise is honed daily in practice. We guarantee your company’s compliance with the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance in the area of annual obligations. View more Frequently asked questions What is the deadline for obtaining a residence permit in Hong Kong? The Hong Kong Immigration Department gives 4 weeks to process the submitted application and all attached documents. If the documents are prepared to the proper extent, the application will not be accepted. For how long is a residence permit issued in Hong Kong? For 1 year with the right to extend. What do I need to extend my residence permit? To extend an investment visa in Hong Kong, the applicant must apply for an extension of the ID 91 visa form at least 4 weeks before the expiration of the visa. After the application is submitted, the renewal process takes from 4 to 6 weeks. Is it possible to obtain permanent residence status (permanent residence in Hong Kong)? 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