Starting a business in Hong Kong? Understanding your tax obligations is key to staying compliant and avoiding penalties. In this episode of HK & China Compliance Essentials, we cover everything new businesses need to know about:

• Profits Tax – rates, deductions, and the offshore profits exemption
• Salaries Tax – what employees and employers should know
• Employer’s Tax Return (Form IR56B) – reporting obligations
• Filing deadlines and practical tips to keep your company compliant

If you have a Hong Kong company and need help with tax compliance, we’re offering a free handover and 1 year of free company secretarial and registered office services.

Engagement Letter for a Transfer of a Hong Kong Company to Woodburn: https://eform.pandadoc.com/?eform=ef6c6448-2540-488a-9eed-11530ace0eb4

🎧 Listen now and make tax compliance simple for your business.

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We are happy to take any questions you may have. How to reach Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Head of Business Advisory:

Schedule a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/kristina12
Email: kristina@woodburnglobal.com
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Thinking about starting a business in Hong Kong? In this episode of China & HK Compliance Essentials, we break down the basics of registering a Hong Kong company, including:

• Why Hong Kong is an ideal hub for international business
• Key requirements: company type, directors, shareholders, and registered address
• Step-by-step registration process
• Post-incorporation compliance essentials
• Tips for opening a corporate bank account with AirWallex

If you’re ready to get started, we offer an all-inclusive Hong Kong incorporation package for HKD 5,000, covering both company registration and an AirWallex corporate account.

📄 Engagement Letter for Incorporation: https://eform.pandadoc.com/?eform=a41325a4-2c6c-4094-8569-2fc21deef74c

Subscribe for more practical compliance tips for Hong Kong and China, and stay tuned for our next episode.

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For more insights and updates, subscribe to China & Hong Kong Compliance Essentials.

We are happy to take any questions you may have. How to reach Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Head of Business Advisory:

Schedule a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/kristina12
Email: kristina@woodburnglobal.com
Connect on WeChat with ID: kncoluccia

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In this episode of Hong Kong and China Compliance Essentials, host Kristina Koehler-Coluccia breaks down China’s 2026 public holiday calendar — and why it’s far more than just a schedule of days off.

From Golden Weeks to Chinese New Year compliance checkpoints, Kristina explores how public holidays can create both operational challenges and compliance risks for foreign-invested companies in China.

👉 You’ll learn:

• The key public holidays in 2026 and their impact on operations.
• Why Chinese New Year marks a critical period for year-end audits, tax filings, and annual inspections.
• How to navigate adjusted working days and calculate overtime pay correctly.
• Practical tips to plan ahead, stay compliant, and manage payroll costs effectively.

Whether you’re managing a WFOE, representative office, or joint venture in China, this episode will help you prepare for the year ahead — minimizing disruption and maximizing compliance.

Check out our blog post for more details: https://www.woodburnglobal.com/post/china-s-2026-public-holiday-calendar

🎧 Tune in to stay one step ahead of China’s compliance calendar.

Connect with Us:
For more insights and updates, subscribe to China & Hong Kong Compliance Essentials.

We are happy to take any questions you may have. How to reach Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Head of Business Advisory:

Schedule a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/kristina12
Email: kristina@woodburnglobal.com
Connect on WeChat with ID: kncoluccia

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