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CW Business Services Limited

The international tax environment is changing rapidly due to coordinated actions by governments and of unilateral measures designed by individual countries, both intended to tackle concerns over base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) and perceived international tax avoidance techniques. As a result, the tightening of tax regulations around the globe can present different risks to business operations, and such risks can, in turn, have many repercussions. We shall be pleased to provide tax services to you in your unique tax situation, whether corporate or individual, national or international. We are here to provide you with tailor-made tax solutions that support your business needs, including managing your tax exposure, optimizing tax efficiency, and coping with the changing tax environment. Our tax professionals, which include qualified accountants of CPA Australia, ACCA, and HKICPA, are equipped with tax expertise gained through their long years of prior experience in providing tax advisory services in Hong Kong, China, and international context to local and multinational clients in various industries such as manufacturing, wholesale, retail, real estate, information technology, hospitality, logistics, shipping and airlines, fund management and financial services. We are also strong in supporting you in meeting your tax compliance/filing obligations and dealing with the tax authority to resolve tax disputes. In Hong Kong, we can support you in: Tax compliance matters such as profits tax returns filing, employer’s returns filing, individual returns filing, and replying to inquiries raised by the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department;Stamp duty matters including application for stamp duty relief;Tax dispute resolution;Tax investigations and field audit;Advance ruling application;Tax treaty matters including application for treaty relief, tax resident certificate, and initiating mutual agreement procedure;Capital gains claim;Offshore profits claim;Depreciation review;Objection and appeal to the Board of Review and courts;Other corporate tax planning, such as holding structure for investment in and outside Hong Kong, IPO holding structure, intellectual property holding structure, funding arrangement to achieve tax efficiency;M&amp;A tax matters, such as tax due diligence review, financing, and tax-efficient structuring;Individual tax planning and advisory matters, such as time apportionment claim, application for tax exemption, taxation of fringe benefits, including share options/awards.In Mainland China, we can support you in: Tax compliance;Individual income tax planning;Export tax refund application;Tax health-check;Tax planning;Client representation.

Tax Advisory

Lion Consulting Limited

We are the Global Recognized Employer Partner of CPA Australia and the Approved Training Officer of the Association of International Accountants, UK.Our staff is qualified accountants and student accountants provide professional accounting and financial reporting services. Apart from general accounting services, our network firm, Lion CPA Limited, offers statutory and special auditing services for clients to comply with the requirements of the Companies Ordinance and their special needs.We are theChartered Tax Advisersfirm and Chartered Tax Adviser Accredited Employer of Taxation Institute of Hong Kong. We are familiar with local and international tax that assist our client to setup proper tax planning and compliance system. We can act as clients' Tax Representative to assist them to solve tax disputes, tax investigations, BEPS and Transfer Pricing arrangements, offshore claims, tax computation, tax reporting and compliance with the requirements of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.We are also theXEROEcosystem Professional Partner and Certified Advisors. We offer cloud-based accounting and financial reporting solutions to local and cross-border clients. Clients can access their financial information anywhere with any devices that can connect to internet.We are the people behind your people making the right moves to sustainable success!

Accounting and Financial Reporting Services

Lion Consulting, Limited is a Licensee of the Trust and Company Service Provider (License No: TC006204) with the Companies Registry under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615).  We are based in Hong Kong with offices in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Singapore.We assist client to setup company in Hong Kong and China. Apart from company formation, we are also provide a comprehensive corporate service that assisting client to comply with the requirements of company laws in Hong Kong and China. Lion Consulting (Shenzhen) Ltd. is a member of Lion Group, registered in China to service clients in Mainland China. Lion Consulting Pte. Ltd.(Lion Singapore) is Lion Group Member registered in Singapore. Lion Singapore is the Chartered Accountants Firm, Registered Filing Agent and Registered Tax Agent in Singapore to offer professional services to clients in ASEAN areas.We are not just only to provide company formation service to certain region, but we are also assist client to comply with the requirements of the local company laws.Culture difference is another major factor that affect the operation of a organization setup by foreign investor. We are familiar with the culture in those areas, we act as bridge between two different cultures and assist client to manage this issue, as well as increase productivity. 

Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Overseas Company Formation Services 

A well-functioning HR department requires trained staff with local expertise and effective tools. Our HR solutions are designed to optimize the performance of your HR managers, bringing them useful tools and knowledge to resolve time-consuming problems more efficiently. With utmost professional objectivity and independence as well as unrivaled technical expertise, we strive to ensure that your path to success is unhindered by any potential risks and pitfalls as much as possible. Talent Mobility Solutions -Global and regional economic integration encourage businesses to identify competitive locations to expand/relocate. CW can assist your non-local staff to go through the formalities of obtaining the right to work across the border in Hong Kong and Mainland China.Payroll Outsourcing -CW provides you with an integrated cloud-based platform for employees' working hours and attendance tracking, overtime tracking, vacation, and sick leave tracking, and scheduling management. CW’s payroll team will make sure that the employer, as well as each employee, are compliant with the local rules and regulations on tax declarations and social welfare contributions in Hong Kong and Mainland China.Recruitment -Administrative work and compliance issues can be extremely distracting. Hiring a local staff that undertakes some basic operational duties can be a solution for freeing your time to focus on business development. CW’s recruitment services cover accounting, human resources, and administrative functions from entry to mid-level positions.

HR Process Outsourcing

China — a vast country covering approximately 9.6 million square kilometers — is for a business looking further afield, beyond its national borders “the place to be”. Being one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, China is the epitome of growth and opportunity and is considered by many to offer the best investment proposition. As your well-networked trusted advisor, CW can connect you with the Chinese market and help you realize your ambitions of global expansion by setting your China entry and development strategies, and creating new opportunities for business development in China. We deliver deep and lucid insight to our clients so that they can better understand their markets and make sound investments. The sheer breadth and depth of our market knowledge allow us to provide tailor-made business planning and implementation support, while at the same time safeguarding clients’ interests in the form of market diagnosis, business planning, and implementation support: Advisory &amp; Consultancy - Having clear business objectives is essential for our work. What you want to achieve and how you intend to operate your business will be the key to finding the most appropriate entry model to China. Whether you are buying from China or selling to the Chinese market, a well-structured business must incorporate the application of the relevant local laws and compliance rules into the initial planning.Implementation Support - We are a team of professionals from tax, accountancy, and legal backgrounds driven by passion and a strong sense of practicality in dealing with China issues. By keeping abreast of changes and developments in the macro-environment, we are ideally placed to help and guide international clients in sailing through the mainland Chinese market.

China Consulting

(Clone) China Consulting

Businesses come in various sizes and forms; the more complex the structure is, the heavier the compliance and governance burden. The time and effort involved in sustaining these structures can, in turn, translate into more costs. The highly experienced Corporate Secretarial Services teams at CW can lift this burden off your shoulders by providing efficient and reliable support for your company set-up and all related administration to ensure continuity in your business activities in Hong Kong. We offer practical solutions in line with local business protocols and regulations, from preparing all required documentation to liaison with relevant authorities. Hong Kong is the key gateway for doing business in Mainland China and Asia. CW’s team has advised clients for almost 30 years on how to successfully set up in the region by building strategies on using a Hong Kong company as a stepping stone into Greater China, including using the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (“CEPA”). We are dedicated to ensuring the process of setting up a business in Hong Kong is one that is simple, swift, and cost-effective. Our services include: Incorporation of a Hong Kong Limited company;Provision of company secretary and registered office;Bank account opening;Trusted bank signatory;Employment visa handling;Closing a Hong Kong Limited company;Legal certification;CEPA application.

Corporate Secretarial

Businesses come in various sizes and forms; the more complex the structure is, the heavier the compliance and governance burden. The time and effort involved in sustaining these structures can, in turn, translate into more costs. The highly experienced Corporate Secretarial Services teams at CW can lift this burden off your shoulders by providing efficient and reliable support for your company set-up and all related administration to ensure continuity in your business activities in Hong Kong.  Setting up a Hong Kong limited company For the setting up of a limited company in Hong Kong, ready-made companies are available. It takes three days to have all documents ready for signing after the company is bought and all information obtained. A shelf company list will be provided upon request. For tailored-made companies, with clients providing their selected names to incorporate the companies, it takes around 6 working days for the Companies Registry to issue the Certificate of Incorporation and 9 working days to complete the whole incorporation process (excluding the posting time required for document exchange and opening of bank accounts).  Opening a bank account in Hong Kong Opening a corporate bank account in Hong Kong is not a straightforward process. In addition to standard corporate documents and identification documents of directors or shareholders, the bank will also ask for business proof of existing business operated by directors or shareholders. Together with our clients, our team assists in preparing documents to prove that: The business has a legitimate background, solid financial support, and a promising prospect.The company can generate revenue and can provide an estimated annual turnover.The management (e.g., the director of the company) of the company has proven experience in the industry. Our services Incorporation of a Hong Kong Limited Company with standard Articles of Association.Provision of registered office.Annual service of acting as your Company Secretary.Acting as your designated representative of Significant Controllers Register.Assist in opening of a bank account. Procedures of engagement     

Registration of a limited company in Hong Kong

Laserfiche International Limited

Cloud Content Management for Higher Education Laserfiche helps universities digitize documents, automate workflows, and securely manage student and faculty data — freeing staff to focus on education and research, not paperwork. As institutions across Asia modernize, Laserfiche brings proven experience from universities worldwide, helping campuses reduce costs, accelerate admissions, and deliver digital-first services that meet rising student expectations.  Our Solutions Accelerate Admissions and Enrollment: Process applications faster by automatically extracting data from transcripts, essays and recommendations.Streamline Financial Aid: Speed up aid decisions by pulling data from tax returns and worksheets directly into financial systems.Automate Faculty HR: Digitize hiring contracts and compliance paperwork to onboard professors quickly.Boost Student Experience: Provide digital services and self-service portals that eliminate delays and improve transparency.Unlock New Insights: Better understand your data, optimize operations and improve decision-making.Why Choose Laserfiche Global SaaS leader in intelligent content management and process automationProven results across North America, Europe and Asia Explore how Laserfiche can accelerate your organization’s digital transformation.Schedule a Demo  

Build a Future-Ready Campus with Cloud Content Management

Administrative matters can distract you from your core business. This is especially so when doing business in mainland China, where dealing with local authorities can be costly in terms of time and effort. Furthermore, complying with all the rules and regulations that may be subject to change overnight and have different interpretations and applications in different districts, which often requires your undivided attention and full alertness, can be strenuous at times. This is where we come into the picture - we can help you navigate this bureaucratic and administrative minefield. For over 30 years, CW’s dedicated and knowledgeable team has supported clients in mainland China and Hong Kong in their back-office operations. We are very well-versed in local legislation and requirements as well as international and local accounting standards. We provide reliable support tailored to your specific needs with quick response times so that you can focus on your business operations and on issues that matter to you the most. Our experienced and expert team can support you in: Bookkeeping and maintenance of accounting records;Preparation of periodic and annual management accounts and supporting schedules;Preparation of financial reports and packages in a format suitable for specific clients;Preparation of budgets and variance analysis;Secondment of accounting professionals for specific projects.

Accounting & Financial

CW Business Services Limited's China consultancy team is well-versed in helping foreign companies to establish their presence in China. They carefully examine business plans and help choose the proper organizational form, define the appropriate business scope, corporate governance structure, registered capital and avoid common pitfalls.  Setting up a foreign-invested enterprise (FIE) in China: Entry model, location selection, and business structure analysis.Advisory on the notarization and legalization process for the certificate of the shareholding company.Guidance on Chinese company name, registered capital, business scope, management structure, etc.Completion of government forms required for the company set-up.Collection of business licenses and company chops.Assistance in opening corporate bank accounts. Auxiliary services related to setting up a company in China: Search of a business office based on your budget expectation and government requirements.Assist in the negotiation with the property owner and the signing of the office rental agreement.Translation of documents in foreign languages.Introduction of potential business partners within our network to help you develop your business.

Foreign-Invested Enterprise Establishment in China

 Latin America is fondly appreciated for its cross-cultural mélange of pre-Columbian, colonial, and modern influences, rich heritage, and ethnic diversity. It is precisely this unique heterogeneity, the region's vast territory, abundant natural resources and great development potential which underpin the dynamic trade relationship between China and Latin America that has really taken off over the past decade and a half. Latin Department with Spanish and Portuguese-speaking expert advisors: In view of Latin America’s and Spain’s increasing trade with China, CW Business Services Limited established a Latin Department (Latin American and Spanish business advisory desk) exclusively for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking clients. Having a sophisticated team of managers and advisors, they are confident of providing industry-leading advisory services, and offering flexible, timely, localized services to address the needs of clients from Latin American and Hispanic countries. Progressively, they have been part of the compelling growth of economic and diplomatic relations between China, Latin American countries, and Spain to deliver “all-inclusive” services, including a pioneering website in Spanish and Portuguese at http://departamentolatino.com. Service content: Sales and strategic planning in Latin America.Latin American market research.Partners and sales lead identification.Assistance in customer and proposal follow-up.Sales experts support.Extensive network across the globe: CW has an established, extensive network with members of the Latin and Spanish communities in Hong Kong as well as in mainland China, including consulates, trade promotion offices, chambers, banks, law firms, and others. At present, the Latin Department serves more than 200 active clients from Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. In the future, CW will continue to expand its Latin American and Spanish network and take the lead in Hong Kong as a preeminent consultancy partner for Latin American and Spanish clients. 

Latin America Business Development Service

Trade Mission: Develop a personalized plan for business meetings, visits, and participation in events and fairs in Brazil;Logistics arrangement for the business trip.Market Research: Research on commercial, social, and economic information on the Brazilian market;Product analysis on receptivity in the Brazilian market.Business Prospecting: Mapping and active prospecting of possible suppliers, support throughout the negotiation process with the indicated companies;Mapping and active prospecting of potential buyers, necessary support throughout the negotiation with the nominated buyers.Other Business Services Support: General support in any technical services required for the company in Brazil, such as legal services, visa application, translations, financial services, and international logistics (in collaboration with our local partners in Brazil).

Brazil Market Consultancy

Assisting to enter into China and Foreign Market Services

China and Foreign Market Entry Services

Innopath Solutions HK Limited

According to HKSAR law, operating a business requires completing certain mandatory legal tasks. We are here to assist you with these requirements. Company setupBank account creation (optional)Proper accountingAuditTax returnAnnual returnCompany closureBesides, there are some other services including business consultation, communication with the Inland Revenue Department and tax investigation.  https://innopathaccounting.com/ 

Accounting Service: Accounting, Audit, Tax Return

XINGHAI CARGO & TRADING (HK) LIMITED

Empowering small and medium-sized enterprises to achieve seamless integration of customs, tax, and foreign exchange services, ensuring full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Tailored services: Export tax rebates, foreign exchange receipts and payments, customs compliance, and registration and tax filing for Hong Kong and overseas companies. 

Foreign Trade Tax and Customs Services

Easy Carbon Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd

CBAM is the abbreviation for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, also known as carbon tariff or carbon border adjustment tax. It is a mechanism applying to imports of products from carbon-intensive industries, whereby the EU imposes fees on the carbon emissions associated with certain imported goods. Currently, it covers six major sectors: cement, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity generation, hydrogen, and steel. In the future, the European Commission will consider adding other carbon-intensive industries. 

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Gangfeng Investment Consultants Ltd.

The services we can provide: 1.Hong Kong/Overseas Bank Account Opening 2.Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Filing Application 3.Circular 37 Registration Advisory 4.Overseas Residency &amp; Citizenship Planning 5.Overseas Immigration 6.Study Abroad Planning 7.Overseas Real Estate Investment 8.International Tax Planning 9.Bookkeeping &amp; Auditing Services 10.Application for Offshore Tax Exemption 11.Tax &amp; Compliance Advisory  About us: Founded in Hong Kong in 1997, GangFeng Group entered Mainland China in 2004 and established its headquartersin Shenzhen. The group now operates branch offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and other first-tier cities, with its business spanning over 200 countries and regions worldwide. Specializing in comprehensive one-stop global expansion solutions, the group delivers integrated services including international company registration and corporate secretarial support, cross-border financial services, international tax planning, overseas structure establishment, overseas residency and citizenship planning, as well as global intellectual property services. With more than 20 years of dedicated experience in supporting overseas expansion, GangFeng Group has evolved into a leading provider of one-stop global business solutions and services. The group has served over 30000 corporate clients, building an outstanding reputation in the industry. 

Immigration Advisory Service

V-Trust Inspection Service Co., Ltd

 	 Factory Audit, Social Audit, and Credit Audit can help buyers to evaluate supplier qualify efficiently. 	 A Factory Audit can uncover problems before production so you have an exact understanding of your supplier&#39;s capabilities, systems, management, and operating procedures. 	 This is a high level of quality control and will enable you to select a qualified supplier with confidence. Generally, we will focus on the following aspects when doing a Factory Audit. 	 Factory Identification 	 Human resource and infrastructure&nbsp; 	 Market and production capability 	 Production and machinery 	 Quality control system. R&amp;D 	 Customer complaint handling 	 Special Requirements from Client 	 The social audit focuses on the following areas according to SA8000 standards: health and safety, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, compensation, management practices, forced labor, freedom of association, and child labor laws. 	 If you require a financial analysis of the factories that you are buying from, we recommend that you use our Credit Audit. Though this audit is performed without visiting the factory site, the report will be quite helpful for you to select a trustworthy supplier, because this investigation is based on the official database and credit rating analysis from banks and tax bureau of local governments. 	 It covers the aspects as below, Registration and ownership History Key executives Key financial figure and ratio in the past three years Industrial comparison Banking Operation Sales and purchase Payment record Credit rating analysis  

Supplier Evaluation

Factory Audit, Social Audit and Credit Audit can help buyers to evaluate supplier qualify efficiently.

1. A Factory Audit can uncover problems before production so you have an exact understanding of your supplier&rsquo;s capabilities, systems, management and operating procedures. This is a high level of quality control and will enable you to select a qualified supplier with confidence.

Generally, we will focus on the following aspects when doing a Factory Audit.

a. Factory Identification
b. Human resource and infrastructure
c. Market and production capability
d. Production and machinery
e. Quality control system f. R&amp;D
g. Customer complaint handling
h. Special Requirements from Client

2. Social audit focuses on the following areas according to SA8000 standards: health and safety, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, compensation, management practices, forced labor, freedom of association, and child labor laws.

3. If you require a financial analysis of the factories that you are buying from, we recommend that you use our Credit Audit. Though this audit is performed without visiting the factory site, the report will be quite helpful for you to select a trustworthy supplier, because this investigation is based on the official database and credit rating analysis from banks and tax bureau of local governments. It covers the aspects as below, Registration and ownership History Key executives Key financial figure and ratio in the past three years Industrial comparison Banking Operation Sales and purchase Payment record Credit rating analysis.

Factory Audit

Aron Best Accountancy & Secretarial Co Ltd

   Provide a wide range of professional services.   On behalf of our client, answering any enquiry IRD may have and objecting to assessment.   Applying for tax refund.   Completing and delivering Profit Tax returns.   Completing and delivering employers' returns on staff remuneration and pensions (BIR 56B).   Completing and delivering Property tax returns.   Completing and delivering employees' income tax returns.   Advices on whether a married couple should opt for joint assessment.   Taxation arrangements and relevant professional advices.  

Taxation

Kaizen CPA Limited

Owning specialists who are experienced in the taxation system, we help clients achieve their tax objectives with strategic plans.&nbsp; To minimize client&rsquo;s tax obligations, we provide a wide range of professional taxation services including tax advisory, tax planning, tax reporting, tax audit and transfer pricing.&nbsp;&nbsp; 	 With specialists who are experienced in the taxation system. 	 Achieve client&#39;s&rsquo; tax objectives with strategic plans. 	 Provide tax planning and advisory. 	 Assist in handling tax reporting. 	 Handle tax audit, transfer pricing, and more.  

Taxation Service

T H Sum & Co

 	 Hong Kong is a low tax jurisdiction compare to other countries, &nbsp;Hong Kong company also enjoy some tax concession through CEPA with China, &nbsp;setting up a Hong Kong company may enjoy competitive against others. 	 Our consultants can provide advice in specific taxation areas. 	 Individual taxpayer 	 If an employment is sourced in Hong Kong, all the income generated from the employment is fully taxable in Hong Kong, exemptions ? Allowance ? 	 Property tax 	 It is charged on person being the owner of the land situates in Hong Kong 	 Reply letters to Hong Kong tax authority. 	 objection to tax assessment under tax rules in the area of profit tax, individual tax, property tax ..etc  

Link-Pro Cpa Limited

We offer an efficient service to ensure agreement of a company&#39;s profits/income tax liability as early as possible.&nbsp; This reduces compliance costs, interest, penalties, and also ensures a company can budget accurately for the payment of its tax liabilities.

Our practice offers clients cost-effective tax planning and provides constructive advice on tax matters. With our valuable knowledge of&nbsp;clients&#39; business and industry, we help our clients manage their tax affairs in compliance with the requirements of tax authority, assisting&nbsp;
in finding opportunities in the form of significant tax savings. Our specialists provide assistance in various areas including corporate tax,&nbsp;indirect tax, personal tax and other regulatory matters in Hong Kong and China. Their focus on helping to enhance the potential benefit of local and state tax concessions and delivering practical approaches, which also take account of any overseas tax consequences and can&nbsp;contribute to our clients&#39; bottom line and cash flow.
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Taxation Services:

Corporate Tax Advisory Services
Profits Tax Compliance
China Tax Services
Other Tax Compliance
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