从中国穿越边境到香港已经不一样了。自COVID-19在2020年初广泛传播以来。城市和国家之间实行交通禁令和边境关闭。然而，在中国大陆和香港之间旅行是很难避免的。你越境可能有你自己的理由。例如，家庭问题或商业需求。
从中国边境返回香港需要做什么?
申请“返港2hk”计划
香港推出”返港”计划，允许从内地返回香港的香港居民无需接受14天的强制隔离。
谁是合格的?
年满十八岁并持有有效香港身份证的香港居民。
18岁以下的香港居民必须与父母或监护人一起申请。
在内地逗留至少14天后返港。而且这个地方也没有说要强制隔离。
政府授权医院或检测机构出具的72小时阴性检测报告。
如何应用?
你只需在网上申请“返港2hk”计划。通过网站注册您的应用程序:https://www.quotabooking.gov.hk/cbt_booking/index_hk.jsp
Return2HK每天有5000个配额。深圳湾口岸3000个、港珠澳口岸2000个。您返回香港时必须预留配额。
COVID-19安排
入境后须提供有效的新冠病毒核酸检测阴性证明。重要的是，必须在相互认可的医疗机构接受新冠病毒检测。例如，您在2021年10月21日进行采样，然后您的结果将在接下来的24小时内准备好。然后你可以在2021年10月24日前的任何一天返回香港。
如需进一步信息，请与我们联系。
CROSSING BORDER FROM CHINA DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Crossing border from China to Hong Kong is NOT the same anymore. Since the COVID-19 widely spread in early 2020. Traffic ban and border closed are imposed between cities and countries. However, travel between China and Hong Kong is really hard to avoid. You may have your own reasons to cross the border. For instance, family issues or business needs.
What you have to do when returning Hong Kong from China Border?
Apply for “Return2hk” Scheme
Hong Kong has launched “Return2hk” scheme allows Hong Kong Residents returning from China without being subject to 14 days compulsory quarantine.
Who is eligible?
- Hong Kong residents who are aged 18 or above and holding a valid Hong Kong Identity Card.
- Hong Kong residents aged under 18 have to apply with a parent or guardian.
- Stayed in Mainland China for at least 14 days before return to Hong Kong. And the place does not state as a compulsory quarantine location.
- A 72 hours negative COVID-19 Test Report from authorized government hospitals or testing authorities.
How to apply?
You can simply apply Return2HK scheme online. Register your application via website: https://www.quotabooking.gov.hk/cbt_booking/index_hk.jsp
Return2HK have totally 5000 quotas per day. 3000 quotas for Shenzhen Bay Control Port & 2000 quotas for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao. You must reserve a quota when returning to Hong Kong.
Arrangement for taking COVID-19 Test
You have to present the proof of a valid negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result upon arrival in Hong Kong. Importantly, you have to take the COVID test in a mutually recognized medical institutes. For example, you have your sample taking on 21 Oct 2021, then your result will ready on next 24 hours. And then you can return Hong Kong any days before 24 Oct 2021.
For further information, please contact us.
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FAQ: LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE SERVICE?
Why you need a Local Representative?
According to the “Guideline on the Keeping of Significant Controllers Register”, it states company must appoint at least one local person as a representative of the company.
What is the role of a Local Representative?
The main role of the Local Representative is to provide assistance related to the company’s Significant Controller Representative (SCR) to a law enforcement officer.
Who can be a Local Representative?
- The Local Representative must be a member, director or an employee of the company. And
- The appointed Local Representative must be a natural person resident in Hong Kong. Or a company service provider licensee.
What is a Local Representative Service?
Regarding the “Guideline on the Keeping of Significant Controllers Register” and the restrictions of the appointed SCR. In fact, the entrepreneurs started their offshore business in Hong Kong while they are staying in their own countries. And they don’t employ any person in Hong Kong. In other words, nobody is qualified as a SCR to meet the requirement.
Centre O sees the compliance is bordering our clients. Nevertheless, Centre O is a licensed company service provider. That is, Centre O can be your Local Representative. Our core mission is to help entrepreneurs focus on growing their business without getting distracted. Therefore, the Local Representative Service is Centre O acts as your Local Representative to meet the legal requirement.
For further information, please contact us.
You may want to read: DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE OF A HONG KONG COMPANY
CALCULATE STAMP DUTY RATES FOR COMPANY SHARE TRANSFER
What is a Stamp Duty?
Stamp duty is the tax governments place on legal documents, usually in the transfer of assets or property. Governments impose stamp duties, also known as stamp taxes, on documents that are needed to legally record certain types of transactions.
Stamping of Shares Transfer
When you are going to do the Shares Transfer, your Company Secretary will prepare a Contract Notes. Once any sale or purchase of Hong Kong stock. Then Contract Notes are required to be executed and stamped.
How to calculate Stamp Duty Rates for Company Shares Transfer?
On Sale or Transfer of Immovable Property in Hong Kong
Any instrument executed on or after 26 November 2020 for the sale and purchase or transfer of non-residential property will be subject to Ad Valorem Stamp Duty (AVD) at the rates under Scale 2.
With effect from 5 November 2016, Scale 1 AVD rates are divided into Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1 of Scale 1 applies to instruments of residential property and Part 2 of Scale 1 applies to instruments of non-residential property and certain instruments of residential property executed on or after 23 February 2013 but before 5 November 2016. Part 2 of Scale 1 is in essence the prevailing AVD at Scale 1 rates before 5 November 2016. The rates at Scale 1 are as follows:
Part 1 of Scale 1 (Applicable to instruments of residential property executed on or after 5 November 2016 ):
A flat rate of 15% of the consideration or value of the property (whichever is the higher)
Part 2 of Scale 1 (Applicable to instruments of residential property executed on or after 23 February 2013 but before 5 November 2016 and instruments of non-residential property executed on or after 23 February 2013):
Stamp Duty Rates Table
(Where the stamp duty calculated includes a fraction of $1, round-up the duty to the nearest $1.)
| Amount or value of the consideration
(Whichever is the higher) |
Rates at Scale 1 (Part 2) |
|
| Exceeds | Does not Exceed | |
| $2,000,000 | 1.5% | |
| $2,000,000 | $2,176,470 | $30,000 + 20% of excess over $2,000,000 |
| $2,176,470 | $3,000,000 | 3% |
| $3,000,000 | $3,290,330 | $90,000 + 20% of excess over $3,000,000 |
| $3,290,330 | $4,000,000 | 4.5% |
| $4,000,000 | $4,428,580 | $180,000 + 20% of excess over $4,000,000 |
| $4,428,580 | $6,000,000 | 6% |
| $6,000,000 | $6,720,000 | $360,000 + 20% of excess over $6,000,000 |
| $6,720,000 | $20,000,000 | 7.5% |
| $20,000,000 | $21,739,130 | $1,500,000 + 20% of excess over $20,000,000 |
| $21,739,130 | 8.5% | |
For further information, please contact us.
You may want to read: WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR A SHARE TRANSFER?
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN DOING SHARE TRANSFER FOR LIMITED COMPANY?
Reasons for doing a Share Transfer?
You have difference reasons to make a Share Transfer. Share Transfer is an official method to change the share structure of your company. For example, adding a new shareholder or changing the existing proportion of shares between shareholders.
Who you need to deal with?
According to the Companies Ordinance, shareholders of a limited company have a provision to make Share Transfer without constraints. In facts, if you want your Share Transfer process goes smoothly. Then, you have to deal with the existing shareholders and directors in advance:
- Before transferring shares to new shareholders in the company, as per the provision of rights, the shares have to be offered to the existing shareholders first.
- In order to transfer shares of the company, it has to be pre-approved by the Board of directors.
Which Departments you need to notify?
Companies Registry (CR)
The official way to complete your company Share Transfer, you have to update company information within one month before the date of assignment:
- The Return of allotment of shares
- Disclosing the members and shareholders
Inland Revenue Department (IRD)
When you transfer the shares of your company. You need to notify IRD by submitting of your updated Audit Report and Management Accounts. Then IRD can identify the total value of the company and charge the stamp duty.
- Stamp Duty
Hong Kong Government will impose a stamp duty once you made a Transfer. The rate will be varied depends on the total value of the company or the par value of the shares, whichever is higher.
- Updated Audit Report and Management Accounts
You require to provide an updated Audit Report within 6 months of the share transfer date. Or the Management Accounts within 3 months of the transfer date. In case, you don’t have an updated Audit Report or Management Report. Then you need to seek advice from your Accountant to prepare this piece of information.
For further information, please contact us.
You may want to read: WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR A SHARE TRANSFER?
2021 POLICY ADDRESS HIGHLIGHT ON THE HONG KONG ECONOMY
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-Ngor delivered her policy address on 6th October, 2021 highlighted on the Hong Kong economy. The cores of Policy Address are focusing on housing and land supply, as well as the vision for the future Hong Kong. For the prospectus of Hong Kong, she proposes new impetus to the Economy: the integration into the National Development.
New Impetus to the Hong Kong Economy
Further the 14th Five-Year Plan, the Central Government has reiterated support for Hong Kong as a Financial Market access with the Mainland. The Hong Kong Government will step up efforts in the following 5 areas: Continue reading “2021 POLICY ADDRESS HIGHLIGHT ON THE HONG KONG ECONOMY”
BUSINESS PROOF REQUIRED BY THE BANKS IN 2021
Opening a corporate bank account is a relatively simple and straightforward procedure in Hong Kong. However, before you can open an account with your desired bank. You have to almighty understand what information and document the bank are requesting. For example, the bank needs your business proof. Then what does Business Proof mean? What document and information you have to provide? In this article, Centre O is going to take about Business Proof.
What are the General Ideas of Business Proof?
Some entrepreneurs think Business Proof means the proof of business ownership. Then the entrepreneurs will provide all the documents when they establish the business. In fact, some entrepreneurs think Business Proof means the existence of the business. And then the entrepreneurs will prepare the office tenancy agreement to show the office is still here. Unfortunately, the concept of Business Proof is far more than the ownership and the existence.
What is the concept of Business Proof in Banks?
Acceptable business proof includes but not limited to:
- Business operation information, such as:
‒ Confirmed order
‒ Sales contract
‒ Invoice
‒ Packing list
‒ Documentary credit
‒ Lease of office
‒ Provisional sales and purchase agreement (for property holding company)
- Product or service information, such as:
‒ Applicant’s website
‒ Applicant’s leaflet / brochure
- Information on counterparties (suppliers, buyers, customers), including related countries/regions and their products or services, such as:
‒ Counterparties’ website
‒ Counterparties’ leaflet / brochure
- Latest financial information of the applicant, such as:
‒ Audited report
‒ 3 – 6 months bank statements
- Source of fund information (the origins of the applicant’s initial deposit)
- Source of wealth information (the origins of the applicant’s ongoing and accumulated business funding)
- Notice of participation issued by MPF trustee
- Information on relevant experiences of Directors, Authorised Signatories, Beneficial Owners and Key Controllers, such as:
‒ Employment letter
‒ Relevant certificate
‒ Relevant license
(If applicable) For applicant with parent or related company
- Information on the relationship between applicant and parent or related company, such as:
‒ Director appointment letter from parent or related company
‒ Annual report of parent or related company
‒ Parent or related company’s website which indicates the relationship between applicant and parent or related company
- Latest information of the parent or related company, such as:
‒ Incorporation documents of the parent or related company
‒ Latest audited report
‒ Latest 3 – 6 months bank statements
For newly established company
- Latest financial information/source of wealth of the Beneficial Owners, such as tax demand note, bank statement of personal account
- Agreement or communication with potential buyer or supplier
Last but not the least, the above stated are the basic concept of the Business Proof. You are welcome to provide additional documents and information to facilitate your account application. We know it is time consuming to gather all the required information. But you still need to aware some of the documents such as bank statements are valid within certain time period.
For further information, please contact us.
You may want to read: NEEDING CONSULTATION FOR BANK ACCOUNT OPENING?
您的香港智能身份证有什么新变化？
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入境事务处自 2018 年 12 月下旬起开始办理香港智能身份证更换手续。为了防止伪造，新的智能身份证加入了许多复杂的安全功能。您知道您的新智能身份证有哪些新的安全功能吗？
具有波浪和 3D 效果的全息图
从不同角度观看，图像会随着波浪和 3D 浮雕效果改变其颜色。
触觉浮雕
手指可以轻松感受到凸起的触觉效果。
具有光学可变特性的墨水
以不同的角度观看时，墨水会在新的香港智能身份证上显示两种不同的颜色。
彩虹印花
彩虹印花是新香港智能身份证上由左至右逐渐变化的两种颜色的组合。
透视窗
透明窗是前后开口的交叉区域，在透明窗的不同层上激光刻有香港身份证号码。
多元化图案背景
多元化图案背景包括细线图案和扭索饰纹。
带肖像的立体激光图像
以具“立体激光图像”的专利技术加入持卡人的第二张较小的照片。
紫外线下的全彩图像
当您在紫外线下查看新智能身份证时，可以看到烟花和主要建筑物的全彩照明图像。
缩微文字
须使用放大镜才能辨认的缩微文字。
如想了解更多信息，请联系我们。
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REGISTER EMPLOYMENT LICENSE VIA MOBILE APP IN HONG KONG
From 2022 onwards, registering for an employment license will be much easier. As announced in the Chief Executive’s 2020 Policy Address, the Employment Agencies Administration of the Labour Department will launches e-EAS in the first quarter of 2022. The e-EAS allows Employment Agencies to submit license applications. Also, check their application status easily and conveniently.
How convenience of e-EAS when registering an Employment License?
With the use of e-EAS, this save the time in filling out paper application forms. The system allows to arrange employment license applications and renew. Furthermore, with the use of the function of auto-filling and are able to complete the procedures of making fresh applications for EA licence, applications for renewal of EA license, applications for change of address / associates, etc. on-line without the need to submit the paper form. Thus, EAs using e-EAS to make the afore-mentioned applications on-line are required to have already registered as “iAM Smart +”. As well as the user for digital signing via “iAM Smart” mobile app. In this connection, if you are still not an “iAM Smart” user, you better to start making the registration ASAP.
What is iAM Smart?
“iAM Smart” stands for “internet Access by Mobile in a Smart way”. “iAM Smart” mobile app provides the one-stop personalized digital services platform. The app enables users to log in and use online services by their personal mobile phone in a smart and convenient way. All Hong Kong Identity Card holders aged 11 or above are eligible to register for “iAM Smart” for free. Moreover, the registration for “iAM Smart” is simple and easy.
How to register the iAM Smart?
You can download the “iAM Smart” mobile app and perform remote registration using a personal mobile phone with biometric authentication. Once you enable the digital signing before your submission of various licenses, including the employment licenses and related applications, you need to upgrade the mobile app to “iAM Smart +” at registration service counters located at any of the post offices (except mobile post offices).
As there are only a few months before the launch of e-EAS, we strongly encourage licensees and your associates to register the “iAM Smart +” service at your earliest convenience so as to make use of the convenient functions of e-EAS.
For further information, please contact us.
You may want to read: APPLICATION PROCESS OF EMPLOYMENT AGENCY LICENSE