Formal requirements
No criminal records or security objections.
Possess good educational background such as an undergraduate degree in the relevant field, good technical qualifications, relevant professional abilities, achievements and experience
Ability to make a contribution to the economy of Hong Kong in consideration of applicant’s business plan, business turnover, financial resources, investment sum, number of jobs created locally and any introduction of new technology or skills.
Economic requirements
No minimum investment requirement is specified by the Immigration Department in the application of the entrepreneur visa. Nevertheless, relevant documents shall be made available for inspection.
Applicants have to demonstrate to the authority that their businesses are capable of contributing to the Hong Kong economy.
Minimum stay requirements
No minimum stay requirement, although applicants who wish to eventually apply for Hong Kong Permanent Residency are advised to be ordinarily resident in Hong Kong for a period of not less than seven years
Ongoing requirements
An initial stay of 24 months will be granted if the application is approved and extension of stay is possible subject to meeting the above eligibility criteria continuously.
Ability to bring in family
Applicants admitted for investment may bring along their spouse and unmarried dependent children under the age of 18, subject to the satisfaction of the following criteria:
Proof of genuine relationship between the dependent and the applicant;
No known record to the detriment of the dependent; and
Ability of the applicant to support the dependent’s living at a standard above subsistence level and provide such dependent with suitable accommodation in Hong Kong
Approved dependents could then take up employment or education in Hong Kong with their length of stay linked to that of the applicant.
Language requirements
None.
Tax implications or related issues
Tax reductions through Double Tax Treaties.
Other benefits/considerations
Ability to become permanent residents (or obtain unconditional stay) of Hong Kong after a period of continuous ordinary residence in Hong Kong of not less than seven years and subject to any other relevant requirements.
We assist the Applicant in establishing a company in Hong Kong, arranging an employment agreement with the newly incorporated company and formalising an employment visa through the 'Investment as Entrepreneurs' pathway. As a full-service firm, we will assist you in obtaining this GOLDEN opportunity to become a Hong Kong resident.
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