HOW TO APPLY FOR A TRADEMARK IN HONG KONG?

What is a trademark? Trademarks are signs used to distinguish in the marketplace the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. They allow customers to identify a business as the source of a product or service. Why you need to register a Trademark? Registering your trademark means that you have the …

HONG KONG: BUSINESS POLICY ADDRESS 2023 HIGHLIGHTS

Hong Kong Chief Executive Mr. John LEE presented his second policy address on 25 Oct 2023. He has established a result-oriented culture. So, the 2023 policy address still stick on this approach. Centre O is going to have a highlight in the business policy address. Reinforce Over the business policy address and build a diversified …

All you need to know about De-registration of a Hong Kong Limited Company

De-registration of a company is not a situation to expect but it’s always good to prepare for. Herein this blog, we will take you through the requirements, process and what you can expect when you are de-registering the company with the help with Centre O. With our experience, clients tend to dissolve their companies due …

HONG KONG: BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS 2023-24

Overview The Financial Secretary, Mr. Paul Chan, delivered the 2023/24 Budget Speech on 22nd February 2023. The forecasted deficit of about $139.8 billion for 2022/23 is higher than the original estimate of about $56 billion. Then, the fiscal reserves estimation decreases to $762.9 billion, equivalent to 12 months of government expenditure. Where are we NOW? …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

HEADCOUNT REVISION ON 2022 EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SCHEME

Hong Kong Government launched the Employment Support Scheme (ESS) 2022 in March. And the application started on end of April. And the subsidy of disbursement is separated into 4 tranches: May, Jun, 30% of July and 70% of July. The subsidy amount is based on the headcount. Headcount Revision As the subsidized companies may have …