Corporate and tax support in Hong Kong

Effective taxation of an international structure requires a comprehensive approach – it cannot be limited to a single jurisdiction. To optimize the tax burden and avoid risks, it is important to strategically design a tax model for the entire group of companies. This requires the involvement of experts in international corporate taxation who take into account the specifics of all relevant jurisdictions.

How we can help you

Building an effective business structure

We will conduct tax planning with a focus on risk reduction and the creation of an optimal tax strategy. We will develop a corporate structure that precisely matches your business goals – whether it is a simple limited liability company or a multi-tiered international group. We will select solutions that provide flexibility, asset protection, and ease of management.

Comprehensive legal support for efficient corporate governance

  • We will draft and register a tailored charter* for your company, taking into account its goals, structure, and stage of development. Such a charter will allow flexible distribution of powers between shareholders and directors, help prevent conflicts, and address the specifics of corporate processes.

* Most companies in their early stages use standard, template charters. However, as the company grows, attracts investors, and distributes powers among management bodies, corporate relations become more complex. To protect the interests of all parties, avoid conflicts and deadlocks, and agree on management roles and decision-making, a charter specifically designed for the company’s needs is essential.

  • We will draft a shareholders’ agreement that records key arrangements not disclosed in the charter. This may include investment terms, rules for appointing board members and executives, dispute resolution mechanisms, and other important aspects of the partnership.
  • We will prepare or review corporate documents – meeting minutes, resolutions, agreements on contributions to company assets, and other documents necessary for proper business functioning.
  • We will process changes in shareholders and directors – update official registers, prepare required documents, and submit notifications in accordance with legal requirements.
  • We will provide legal support for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) – from initial structuring and due diligence to full documentation and deal closure.

Legal structuring and support of investment deals

Hong Kong offers diverse and flexible investment tools that allow companies to raise capital at different stages of growth while building convenient risk management models. These include:

  1. Convertible loans We will structure deals where investors can convert debt into equity under pre-agreed conditions. This is a convenient tool for flexible financing at early stages.
  2. Call and put options We will prepare mechanisms that allow investors to buy or sell company shares at a fixed price in the future, ensuring predictability and protection of interests.
  3. Vesting programs (employee stock options) We will design effective incentive schemes aimed at attracting, retaining, and engaging key employees through equity participation.
  4. Flexible share pricing Hong Kong does not require a nominal value for shares, which provides additional freedom in structuring deals and negotiating with investors. We will help you make the most of this advantage.

Advantages of doing business in Hong Kong with Futura Law

  1. Comprehensive support Our team supports the company throughout its entire life cycle: registration, amendments, corporate governance, reporting, and audit. You gain a strategic partner ensuring the stability of your business in Hong Kong.
  2. International integration We design corporate structures that work effectively not only in Hong Kong but globally, meeting the requirements of investors, banks, and foreign regulators.
  3. Transparency and predictability We explain all procedures, timelines, and potential costs in advance. This approach gives you a clear understanding of the process and eliminates unpleasant surprises.
  4. Team with deep expertise in the Asian region We have a strong presence in Hong Kong – with an office and local staff – allowing us to consider regional specifics and provide effective support in English and Chinese, with precision at every stage.

How does it work

Launch of an international group of companies in the field of GameDev and NFT in Hong Kong and Cyprus

client

International Gamedev company

country

country

What was done

We analyzed the tax and corporate implications of the proposed structure and described the tax benefits available to the group of companies in Cyprus and Hong Kong, agreed on the optimal solution for the ownership of shares in the companies between the founders of the group and developed protection mechanisms in the event of conflict between the founders, including a set of option agreements for each of the companies that not only comply with applicable law, but are also automatically enforceable in the relevant jurisdictions.

Result

The group of companies was successfully incorporated in Hong Kong and Cyprus taking into account tax efficiency and corporate benefits. All founders received fair and transparent mechanisms for the ownership of shares in the company, and the developed option agreements provided legal mechanisms for the founders to exit the business in case of disagreement. The company operates successfully, taking into account all legal and tax requirements.

Establishment of a holding company in Hong Kong and transfer of its shares to a UAE fund

client

International logistics company

country

country

What was done

We developed a corporate structure for companies with the participation of a nominee shareholder and registered the company in Hong Kong. After that, we supported the transfer of shares of a Hong Kong company to the capital of a UAE fund and supported the process of opening a corporate bank account in mainland China and Kazakhstan.

Result

Launch of a turnkey business taking into account the multi-jurisdictional nature of the project.

Joint venture with a Chinese pharmaceutical holding

client

A pharmaceutical company and a major Chinese holding in Hong Kong.

country

country

What was done

We developed a business model and facilitated the establishment of a joint venture to bring pharmaceutical products to the markets of China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.

Result

A joint venture was established, with our legal support secured for the next three years, covering corporate governance, financing, drug registration, distribution, and clinical trials.

country

Launch of an international group of companies in the field of GameDev and NFT in Hong Kong and Cyprus

client

International Gamedev company

What was done

We analyzed the tax and corporate implications of the proposed structure and described the tax benefits available to the group of companies in Cyprus and Hong Kong, agreed on the optimal solution for the ownership of shares in the companies between the founders of the group and developed protection mechanisms in the event of conflict between the founders, including a set of option agreements for each of the companies that not only comply with applicable law, but are also automatically enforceable in the relevant jurisdictions.

Result

The group of companies was successfully incorporated in Hong Kong and Cyprus taking into account tax efficiency and corporate benefits. All founders received fair and transparent mechanisms for the ownership of shares in the company, and the developed option agreements provided legal mechanisms for the founders to exit the business in case of disagreement. The company operates successfully, taking into account all legal and tax requirements.

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Establishment of a holding company in Hong Kong and transfer of its shares to a UAE fund

client

International logistics company

What was done

We developed a corporate structure for companies with the participation of a nominee shareholder and registered the company in Hong Kong. After that, we supported the transfer of shares of a Hong Kong company to the capital of a UAE fund and supported the process of opening a corporate bank account in mainland China and Kazakhstan.

Result

Launch of a turnkey business taking into account the multi-jurisdictional nature of the project.

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Joint venture with a Chinese pharmaceutical holding

client

A pharmaceutical company and a major Chinese holding in Hong Kong.

What was done

We developed a business model and facilitated the establishment of a joint venture to bring pharmaceutical products to the markets of China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.

Result

A joint venture was established, with our legal support secured for the next three years, covering corporate governance, financing, drug registration, distribution, and clinical trials.

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  • Answers to all your questions about launching and supporting a business in Hong Kong
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