Legal guides

Guides for Hong Kong first, then guides that apply everywhere.

Opening a company in Hong Kong: locals, foreigners, freelancers and digital nomads
Private company limited by shares with HKD 1 capital registered online in a day, 8.25 and 16.5 percent profits tax on Hong Kong-sourced profits only, no VAT, no dividend tax, no digital nomad visa: the facts for starting out in Hong Kong as a local, a foreign founder, a branch or a freelancer.
Hong Kong, reviewed 10 Oct 2026
Choosing a legal form for your business
Sole trader, limited company or partnership: what changes with each choice.
All countries, reviewed 19 Sep 2026
Contracts every new business needs
The short list of documents that prevent the most common early disputes.
All countries, reviewed 19 Sep 2026