Hong Kong has no shortage of interesting hikes, they are as varied and different as any part of the world can offer. And heading across the border for a day trip hike is a common hobby for many a Shenzhen resident. But which one to do? This can be a tricky prospect. There are long […]
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2019 Shenzhen International Comedy Competition Dazzles & Delights
2019 Shenzhen International Comedy Competition The Shenzhen comedy scene has been going from strength to strength and that was never more apparent than at the ‘2019 Shenzhen International Comedy Competition’ hosted by Take Out Comedy. Held over 3 days from Friday June 28 until Sunday June 30, this was a battle of the goliaths from […]
How To Lose Your Staff in Asia (and Globally)
This article is originally found here: https://www.globalfromasia.com/makingstaffhappy/ Coming to Asia to do business? Hiring staff in Asia? Then today we will teach you how to lose them as soon as possible. How to get them to quit and tell everyone you are a horrible boss. Well, sure you shouldn’t do these things – but we want […]
Neat HK: A Solution for the Hong Kong Banking Nightmare?
Looking for a Hong Kong online business bank account that you can connect your Paypal and Stripe / Braintree merchant account to? Wouldn’t that be amazing, without the utter nightmare Hong Kong business owners are going through now begging these archaic banks to allow them to deposit their money. Here at Global From Asia – […]
Buying a Hong Kong Owned Chinese Company Out of the Box
We have heard a lot about buying a shelf company in Hong Kong, this is common talk in the blogosphere. But have we heard about buying a Hong Kong company that has a Chinese WFOE (Wholly foreign owned entity) with it? Today, we will dig into this, why you would consider it, and what you […]
Differences in Corporate Tax vs Personal Tax for International Entrepreneurs
This post is originally found here: https://www.globalfromasia.com/internationalbusinesstax/ Taxes, yay! We all love taxes, right? Well, I can’t imagine anyone jumping up and down saying “me, me, I love taxes”. But I do feel quite a few people want to have a deeper understanding of how taxes work. This is especially true when doing international business. First, […]
Features to Look For In Your Hong Kong Bank
This article is originally found here: https://www.globalfromasia.com/hkbankfeatures/ Which Hong Kong Bank Features To Look For When Selecting a Bank Account As the global banking system has gotten more selective and difficult, more and more people are contacting me when they got rejection letters. A lot of times this is HSBC HK as everyone goes there first. […]
Hong Kong/Shenzhen Border Crossing Information
Aqua Luna, a Chinese Junk in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong. (Wikimedia Commons/Mk2010) This is a guest article by our friends at GlobalFromAsia.com. Passing over the Hong Kong border is a routine whether you are a foreigner living temporarily or permanently in Shenzhen. Based on the visa that you may have, there might be a need […]
Staying Motivated in Our International Business Endeavors
This article is originally found here: https://www.globalfromasia.com/businessendeavorsmotivation/ It happens to us all. We hit a breaking point in our business endeavors. As a business owner, many don’t see the downs in the roller coaster ride. And often it is our emotions more than anything else. What do we do when we hit a bit downturn in […]
Using a Hong Kong Company for Your Chinese Factory
This article is originally found here: https://www.globalfromasia.com/hkcompanyforchina/ Tired of sourcing from factories and want to setup your own manufacturing operation? Searching for the best corporate structure for a new Chinese factory? Look no further, today we will dig into Hong Kong being a great place to open your factory under. How To Open A Factory? I […]
Amazon + Hong Kong – Match Made in Heaven
This article is originally found here: https://www.globalfromasia.com/hongkongamazon/ Are you an e-commerce expert, or maybe just getting started out? You should get serious and check into leveraging the power of Hong Kong. For your global business, and Amazon USA sales and supplier center’s headquarters. Today we’ll dig into why Hong Kong is such a great place to […]
Hiking weekend getaways in Hong Kong
Group hiking in Hong Kong a way to relax and mingle When you have exhausted your list of things to do in Shenzhen and finally get to take off time from work for a long-overdue weekend getaway, you’ll want to savor every last minute of it by hiking. For nature lovers living in Shenzhen, there […]
Transporting Money Across Hong Kong Borders: What Are the Legal Limits?
Find out limits on how much cash you can bring into Hong Kong
Hotels To Stay in Hong Kong (From Backpacker to Baller)
This article is originally found here: https://www.globalfromasia.com/hongkonghotels/ Welcome to Hong Kong! The first thing a new client asks us is – what is a good hotel to stay at in Hong Kong? With so many choices and price ranges, it is a difficult answer to say in 1 email! So we have taken parts from various […]
Hong Kong Visas & Immigrations with Stephen Barnes
Listen to the podcast here: https://www.globalfromasia.com/hong-kong-visa-immigration/ Today we sit down with Stephen Barnes from Hong Kong Visa Centre and discuss how business owners should consider the visa and immigration process in Hong Kong. Is it right for them? Will they be registering a HK Limited and planning to remain in Hong Kong, or working “offshore”? Its […]
Can You Apply For A HK Bank Account Online?
Want to open up your bank account remotely for your Hong Kong company? Today, let’s go through this. It’s such a hot debate going on, let’s use this post to make a difference! You Can’t Open Your Bank Account Without Being in Hong Kong The quick answer is, you need to be in Hong Kong […]
Setting Up Your Bookkeeping in Hong Kong
This article is originally found here: https://www.globalfromasia.com/hongkongbookkeeping/ Many entrepreneurs cringe when they hear the word bookkeeping and accounting in Hong Kong. To be frank, I used to, and in some ways still do. But rather than running away from it and hoping it will go away – it’s best to suck it up and take charge. […]
10 Things You Need To Know About China Sourcing
Looking to make your first order from a Chinese factory? Or maybe you’re currently doing it and still crossing your fingers that it is going along well. We know how nerve racking it is, and hope to help you today. Here are some 10 tips we have learned over the years from our own experiences […]
Belize or Hong Kong Company Structure?
I’m getting a lot of heated debates lately about should an entrepreneur choose Belize or Hong Kong for their global business. Today we’ll break this up a bit and see what is best for your situation. Again, please ask an expert for your specific case and situation. What’s Your Nationality? The first is what passport […]
Using Hong Kong For Your Import/Export Company
Looking for the right place to establish your import and export company? Hong Kong definitely should be one of your top choices! Let’s dig into why, what you’ll need, and how to put in place your business. What Actions You Do For An Import and Export Company First, what do you do with a trading […]