An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2025-26
Published: April 2025Hong Kong is the premier hub and gateway for businesses to trade with, invest in, and access the wider China and Asia regions. Compiled by the professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates, the Doing Business in Hong Kong 2025-26 guide introduces the fundamentals of investing in this special administrative region, along with the latest relevant changes this year. This comprehensive guide is ideal for investors entering the Hong Kong market and for existing businesses to stay informed.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2025-26 offers a practical overview of Hong Kong’s business landscape, providing foreign investors with the knowledge needed to navigate its unique regulatory, tax, and corporate environment.
As one of Asia’s leading international financial hubs, Hong Kong continues to attract global businesses with its low tax rates, free flow of capital, transparent legal framework, and proximity to the Chinese Mainland. Updated in April 2025, this guide explains how Hong Kong’s business environment differs from Mainland China’s and explores the opportunities created by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) initiative and the Hong Kong SAR Government’s latest economic policies.
In this guide, readers will find clear insights on:
- Why Hong Kong remains a preferred base for foreign businesses
- How to establish and operate a company in Hong Kong
- Tax, audit, and accounting standards
- HR, payroll, and employment rules
- Cybersecurity and data protection compliance
Compiled by Dezan Shira & Associates, a trusted advisory firm for foreign direct investment in Asia, this guide is essential for international businesses seeking to enter or expand in Hong Kong.