Hong Kong Chief Executive Mr. John Lee delivered his first Policy Address on 19th October, 2022. The Policy Address mentioned Hong Kong is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century. Notwithstanding the challenges, Hong Kong still the strongest business environment worldwide. As Hong Kong has own overriding advantages and enjoys abundant opportunities under the “One …
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STAMPING OF SHARE TRANSFER IN HONG KONG
Share Transfers Share Transfers happens in any businesses, your Company Secretary or Agent will prepare a Contract Notes. The Contract Notes are required to be executed and stamped within a timeframe. What’s within the Contract Note for a share transfer? According to the Stamp Duty Ordinance (Cap. 17), the contract note should contain the following …
LATEST ARRANGEMENT OF VACCINE PASS IN HONG KONG
What’s NEW with the VACCINE PASS? Starting from 30th September 2022, children aged between 5 to 11 have to comply with the specified vaccination requirements. Children need to show the valid vaccine pass when entering any applicable premises. That is: Having received 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine; or Within 3 months after receiving the 2nd …
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EARLY WITHDRAWAL OF MPF
Previously, Centre O have talked about the circumstances for Early Withdrawal of MPF. Let us recap the scenarios: Early Retirement Permanent Departure from Hong Kong Total Incapacity Terminal Illness Small Balance Death Required documents for Early Withdrawal of MPF If you experiences any of the circumstances above and decide to withdraw your MPF. Then you …
HONG KONG NEW 0+3 QUARANTINE MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE POLICY UPDATED
Started from 26 September 2022, arrivals to Hong Kong NO longer needed to isolate in a designated quarantine in a hotel. Instead, inbound travellers can choose to undergo 3 days of medical surveillance at home or at a hotel. During the medical surveillance, they can leave home, but restricted to visit premises like eat-in in …
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HONG KONG NEW 3+4 QUARANTINE POLICY UPDATED
Hong Kong Government announced to adjust quarantine policy on 8th August 2022. From 7 Days Compulsory Hotel Quarantine to 3+4 model. That is 3 days compulsory quarantine in the designated hotel plus 4 days medical surveillance at home. The model will be effective on 12th August, 2022. Vaccine Pass Codes Red Code Compulsory Hotel Quarantine …
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WORK FORCE ADAPTING TO THE POST PANDEMIC?
Since the pandemic started in early 2020, our lives are upside downed and we have to adapt to the post pandemic. We used to work very hard to get a career achievement and goal. However, the pandemic brings unclear path to our lives. Employees became exhausted, self-efficacy decreased, and cynicism grew. Studies found out more …
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COMPANY REGISTRY: PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY
According to the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), Phase 2 of the New Inspection Regime of Companies Register phase 2 will be starting from 24th October 2022 in order to protect privacy of director within Hong Kong Limited Companies. How to protect your privacy? Phase 1: Started from 23rd August 2021 Directors can use correspondence addresses …
MOST POPULAR PROMOTION FESTIVALS IN HONG KONG
As a businessman, you can prepare for your marketing to anticipate the Hong Kong demand throughout the year. Also, you have to be a step forward and faster than your competitors. Centre O is going to highlights some promotion festivals and key dates in Hong Kong. Wishing you boosting your sales up in 2023. Public …
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HOW TO DO MARKET RESEARCH?
Reasons of Market Research? Market research is a good chance to find out who is your customers and the reasons behind of their decision. For example, value and the opinions towards your competitors. So, good research can help you ensure: Your product or service meets your target customers’ needs Your marketing connects with target customers …