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

CW Business Services Limited

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

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

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

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

Kaizen CPA Limited

We are a local CPA firm based in Hong Kong and with offices in Asia areas. We provide one-stop finance and accounting services covering financial advisory, due diligence, accounting and book-keeping, statutory audit, special audit and so on. With our brilliant teams, the cost and complicated operations can be eliminated at the reasonable price.

&bull; Local CPA firm and secretarial service company.
&bull; Provide one-stop finance and accounting services.
&bull; Services include financial advisory, due diligence, accounting and bookkeeping, statutory audit, special audit, etc.
&bull; Eliminate complicated operations and costs.
&bull; Quality service at a reasonable price.

Accounting & Auditing Service

We are a local CPA firm based in Hong Kong providing property protection solutions to big brands and start-ups across industries. Aiming to secure protection for our clients&rsquo; ideas and inventions, we have an experienced team executing their work with the highest degree of professionalism for the most cost-effective services.

&bull; Aim to secure protection for our clients&rsquo; ideas and inventions.
&bull; With an experienced team.
&bull; Cost-effective services.
&bull; Provide a full range of property protection solutions including trademark registration and renewal, trademark infringement, trademark watch, design registration, patent registration, domain name registration, etc.

Intellectual Property Services

PROSEED CPA LIMITED

ProSeed CPA Limited is definitely pleased to service you with: 	 Bookkeeping services 	 Financial statements preparation 	 Payroll preparation and reporting 	 Financial analysis 	 Computerisation of accounting system  
本公司所提供之會計服務包括： 	 簿記或會計入帳服務 	 撰寫財務報告 	 員工支薪安排及報告 	 財政分析 	 會計系統電腦化  

Accounting 會計

Link-Pro Cpa Limited

We are a certified public accountants firm practicing in Hong Kong under the Professional Accountants Ordinance of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). We provide statutory audit assurance services to limited companies in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRS). Some of our staff is registered member in Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) and CPA Australia. We are well equipped with knowledge and skills to perform at the top of our profession and meet the statutory assurance obligation.&nbsp;

By taking the time to gain a thorough understanding of their clients&#39; businesses and by providing a risk-focused service integrating rigorous risk assessment with diagnostic processes and audit testing procedures tailored to the specific audit, our member firms maintain excellent relationships with their clients. This quality-led approach means members provide an intelligent, constructive and challenging audit to every one of their clients.

We believe the statutory audit should be viewed as an opportunity, not an overhead.

By keeping you up-to-date with relevant financial reporting and related legislative and technical changes throughout the annual cycle, as well as providing appropriate insights into maximising the potential of your business, we believe that our members&#39; processes can actually serve to enhance the operation of your business.

Through robust audit tools, resources and procedures, Link-Pro delivers high quality audit services, adhering to the highest standards of independence, ethics, professional objectivity while applying technical excellence.

Auditing & Assurance

Sequoia Consulting Co Ltd

Our goal is to work collaboratively with clients to maximize opportunities, mitigate risks and improve your business performance. Sequoia's evolving and broadening array of services, strategy consulting and industry offerings and our commitment to client service have positioned us as a highly sought after CPA and business solutions provider.

Management Consulting

We have professional teams to handle a wide range of visa applications for various countries, including working visa, business visa, investment visa, post landing support, and so on. Saving time and efforts from dealing with the complicated forms and procedures, we are your best choice for business travel and immigration.

&bull; Handle a wide range of visa applications.
&bull; Services include working visa, business visa, investment visa, immigration, post landing support, etc.
&bull; Offer speedy and reliable service.
&bull; Save time and efforts from dealing with the complicated forms and procedures.
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Visa Application Service

Apart from the statutory audits, ProSeed CPA Limited extends our assurance services to: 	 Special assurances for litigation cases, mergers, acquisitions, flotations, etc. 	 Audit of charities, associations and other unincorporated bodies 	 Financial due diligence assignments 	 Evaluating management control system 	 Evaluating controls over computerised information system 	 Investigations  除了審計/核數服務外，本公司亦會提供以下工作： 	 有關法律訴訟、合併、收購、公司上市時所需的特別審計工作 	 慈善團體、法團或其他非法人機構的審計工作 	 財務盡責調查 	 管理控制系統的評估 	 電子化資訊系統操作評估 	 審慎調查工作  

Audit審計, 核數

Horizon (HK) CPA Limited

 	 Statutory financial statements audits for both listed and private companies; 	 Assurance services in relation to merger and acquisitions, business sales and listing; 	 Special audits for litigation support; 	 Audits of other non-corporate entities and organizations, such as schools, owners&#39; corporations of buildings, non-profit-making organizations, unincorporated schemes, bodies and associations, pension funds, projects, etc.; 	 Special investigative audits; and 	 Reports on reviews or agreed-upon procedures.  

Audit and Assurance

With the headquarter based in Hong Kong and branch offices in several Asian cities, we are a powerful firm that helps protect and develop our client&rsquo;s IP assets with our in-depth knowledge and professional legal services. We offer top-tier consultancy services on IP protection as well as full-range IP services covering trademark registration and renewal, trademark infringement, trademark watch, design registration, etc. 	 Headquarter based in Hong Kong. 	 Own several branch offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore, and Taiwan. 	 Offer top -tier consultancy services on IP protection. 	 Provide full-range intellectual property services: trademark registration &amp; renewal, trademark infringement, trademark watch, design registration, patent registration, domain name registration, etc. 	 Serve corporates all over the world.  

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

A reliable advisor to keep your business running smooth, we offer professional and cost-effective corporate supporting services to keep you focused on the business&rsquo;s core activities. We cover a broad range of administrative functions, including company registration, bank account application, company secretarial services and more. 	 A reliable advisor. 	 Offer professional and cost-effective corporate supporting services. 	 Services include company registration, bank account application, company secretarial services, registered office and business address complaints/ maintenance. 	 Also help with company dis-registration and dissolution.  

Corporate Service

Aiming to assist medium and small companies for long-term development, we provide professional HR solutions to help them with right connections. We help to find the talents and right candidates from the marketplace with our network. Apart from primary services like staff hiring and labor displacement, we also offer human-resource-related services such as payroll processing and labour law advisory.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&bull; Assist medium and small companies for long-term development.
&bull; Provide professional human resource solutions.
&bull; Services include staff hiring, labor displacement and more.
&bull; Also provide human-resource-related services.
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Personnel Service

European Union Trademark Registration
The legal basis of European Union trademark is Decree (EC) No. 40/94 of the Council. The trademark which has been filed in a state party to the Paris Convention, a member of the TRIPS Agreement, a state for which the Commission has confirmed reciprocity or a member of the European Union, could be claimed priority for the same trade mark in respect of the same goods or services in the EU.
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Remark: Following a referendum held on 23th June 2016, The UK received vote results in favour of leaving the EU, the UK government intends to invoke Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union by the end of March 2017. This, within the treaty terms, would put the UK on a course to leave the EU by March 2019.
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Principle of Protection
European Union adopts first-to-file basis for trademark protection.
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Validity Period and Renewal
A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of application and could be renewed for 10 years before the expiry date.
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Required Information and Documents
(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A duly completed trademark search/registration order form (to be provided by Kaizen).
(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A copy of identity proof of the applicant (passport for individuals and Business Registration Certificate/Certificate of Incorporation for companies).
(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A soft copy of the trademark in JPEG format.
(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A priority document when priority is claimed (extra charge will be charged for filing priority claim documents).
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Duration of the Official Receipt
It usually takes about 1 week to receive the official filing receipt.
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Duration of Application
Currently it takes about 6 - 8 months to get a trademark registered in European Union in a smooth case.

European Union Trademark Registration

United States Trademark Registration
The legal basis of the United States trademark is &ldquo;The Lanham Act&rdquo;. The United States is a member of the Paris Convention and the Madrid Protocol. A federal trademark application is filed at the USPTO, based on Use in Commerce, Intent to Use or foreign application under certain international agreements.
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Principle of Protection
The United States adopts first-to-use basis for trademark protection.
&nbsp;
Validity Period and Renewal
A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of registration and could be renewed for 10 years before the expiry date.
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Required Information and Documents
(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A duly completed trademark search/registration order form (to be provided by Kaizen).
(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A soft copy of the trademark in JPEG format (device mark).
(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A copy of identity proof of the applicant (passport for individuals and Business Registration Certificate/Certificate of Incorporation for companies).
(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A copy of Certificate of Registration in home country (foreign application under certain international agreements).
(5)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Specimens of use and Statement of Use in each class (Use in Commerce or Intent to Use).
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Duration of the Official Receipt
It usually takes about 1 week to receive the official filing receipt.
&nbsp;
Duration of Application
Currently it takes about 9 - 16 months to get a trademark registered in United States in a smooth case.

​United States Trademark Registration

Australia Trademark Registration
The legal basis of Australia trademark is the Trade Marks Act 1995. Australia is a member of the Paris Convention and the Madrid Protocol.
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Principle of Protection
Australia adopts first-to-file basis for trademark protection.
&nbsp;
Validity Period and Renewal
A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of application and could be renewed for 10 years before the expiry date.
&nbsp;
Required Information and Documents
(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A duly completed trademark search/registration order form (to be provided by Kaizen).
(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A soft copy of the trademark in JPEG format.
(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A copy of identity proof of the applicant (passport for individuals and Business Registration Certificate/Certificate of Incorporation for companies).
(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A priority document when priority is claimed (extra charge will be charged for filing priority claim documents).
&nbsp;
Duration of the Official Receipt
It usually takes about 1 week to receive the official filing receipt.
&nbsp;
Duration of Application
Currently it takes about 8 - 12 months to get a trademark registered in Australia in a smooth case.

Australia Trademark Registration

We offer an efficient service to ensure the compliance to the relevant laws of a company and advise any change of provisions which may affect the company as early as possible.&nbsp; This avoids penalties and the non-compliance, which may affect internal and external documentation as to the third parties. In helping clients, we provide excellent and efficient service to company formation of various nature, like proprietor, partnership, limited company, non-profit making association and&nbsp;off-shore company.&nbsp;Share revaluation, business buy-out, merger and acquisition may be of helpful in company restructuring.&nbsp;

Other Company Secretarial Services:

Attendance at directors/shareholders meetings 	 Preparation of minutes 	 Contract review 	 Litigation support 	 Attendance at creditors meetings 	 Members and creditors liquidations 	 Voluntary arrangements 	 Provision of nominee services 	 Provision for registered office address, especially for overseas companies 	 Secretarial services consultancy and advice  

Company Secretarial Service

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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Taxation

From the business advisory perspective, we conduct regular review and audit of the clients&rsquo; accounting and management systems; or in the case of state-owned companies&rsquo;, we examine their capital effectiveness as well as provide judicial inspection both annually and on an ad hoc basis to identify areas of improvement and implement strategies to enhance business performance and growth.

We provide a wide range of advisory services to small and medium size businesses, for their owners and directors. Helping business owners identify areas of their business or administration which may need attention and the advice of external business advisers. Identifying and tackling problems as early as possible. Providing assistance to understand relevant rules and regulations for the local business as well as for businesses operating cross-border.

Business Advisory

There are different types of business entities to setup in Hong Kong, depending on which activities you wish to develop.

&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Branch of Overseas Companies
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Private limited company by share/guarantee
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Associations / Non-profit organization
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sole Proprietorship
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Partnership

With the ever-growing demands from most business owners for the services of incorporating a private limited company, we offer this quality service in a competitive price. We will take care of all steps of incorporating a Hong Kong company. All you need to do is to provide us the necessary information and sign back the prepared documents for registration. Then, you need to relax and think over the business strategies of the company.

Once our clients business is operational we provide a range of services to help our clients maintain their company in accordance with the requirements of Hong Kong&rsquo;s accounting, tax and company law. Our team of qualified accountants and company secretaries are available to provide support to our clients as their business activities develop with the emphasis on providing clear and straightforward advice to clients who may not be familiar with operating a Hong Kong company.


We aim to provide high quality, responsive corporate services at an affordable cost allowing our clients to focus their time on growing their business with the knowledge the maintenance and compliance requirements of their Hong Kong company are being professionally managed.

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