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Should I set my business up in Hong Kong?

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The “freest” economy in the world even though it is under the overall control of mainland China! Hong Kong has a low corporate tax regime, simple taxation system and a highly entrepreneurial culture and heritage. At seven million people, the domestic market is small, but it is a gateway to mainland China with its huge population. There is no obligation to have a resident director for a Hong Kong small company, but a resident company secretary and audit requirements are mandatory. Australian’s should not forget that they need to navigate the Australian company residency and control foreign company rules. There…

Election promise on reporting thresholds for large proprietary companies

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Earlier this year, we filmed this video about some key tax and regulatory, election promises. The first two topics have been superseded but from 2:00 we explain Government moves to change the thresholds for being classified as a large proprietary company. This change has now been put into effect  through the Corporations Regulations for the year beginning July 2019. It’s a good change that will reduce reporting and auditing costs and competitive disadvantages for our large private companies, by not exposing the accounts of as many companies to the scrutiny of competitors or others.

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