One of the first words you will learn inside Mainland China is fapiao! This took me a while to figure out as well – and often business people in China tell foreigners to not even try to figure it out. If you want to learn what fapiao is, read on!
Cross-Border Payment Providers Review and Comparison
The Internet has helped global trade grow rapidly over the years; hence, most financial institutions and payment providers have developed to ease cross-border payments. Cross border payments works through financial institutions that are typically linked to send/receive money. Today, there are numerous websites that provide easier cross-border payment options.
Making Your First Hire in HK
Hire in HK
Looking to setup your Hong Kong company and find a good local Hong Kong staff to build up the business? Not sure what you need to submit to do that, or if it is even legal? Today we’ll dig into the logic on how to Hire in HK and keeping your company compliant and of the curve!
Testing the Waters with International Trade
Can You Do A Trading, Import / Export or E-Commerce Business With Incorporating?
Just getting started out in your international business? Want to try testing before incorporating? Confused what the right steps are for making business moves? Then today’s guide is just for you!
Forms, which is which?
Hong Kong business is pretty straight forward, but once you get the company going, you will get some various forms in the mail and not be sure how to handle them. Today we’ll go through each HK business forms you will receive, what they mean, and what you need to do.
What Do you Need, License, To Sell in HK
Looking to get started with doing your business in Hong Kong? Or start in Hong Kong and represent a Western brand throughout Asia? Hong Kong is a good starting point, and maybe you’re still researching how to make the leap from your day job to full time entrepreneur. This blog will give you some pointers on how to sell in HK.
Awards for Best Agencies in Hong Kong
Planning to set up in Hong Kong and wondering who the best agencies in HK to work with? While we hope you work with us – we also want to review the other top agencies we know in Hong Kong. Maybe you would prefer to work with them, and we may as well give you some good options to go to.
Singapore vs Hong Kong, Which Is Better For Incorporation?
A top question I get is should I setup my international business in Hong Kong or Singapore? This article will try to give our readers some tips and guide in making the decision whether to set up business in Singapore vs Hong Kong. It varies on your specific needs, we will go through the various factors today.
What is a BRC?
What is a BRC? Or other wise known as business registration certificate? Talking to a business and they want your business license? With a Hong Kong company, there are quite a few different pieces of paper, but the most common one to send them is the BRC, business registration certificate. Today we’ll explain what it is, and how to use it!
Industry Report About China Manufacturing 2025 from the EU Chamber
I had the pleasure of being invited as press to the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China event in Guangzhou on Wednesday April 12, 2017. It was about their newly released industry report titled “China Manufacturing 2025: Putting Industrial Policy Ahead of Market Forces”.
Bookkeeping Services – What Are Some Differences
This blog is a bit of a challenge since bookkeeping puts us all to sleep. Clients come to us and wonder how to compare various bookkeeping providers. What makes one more costly than the other? If you want to know more, let’s dig into our HK bookkeeping services!
How to Get an American Express Business Account in Hong Kong
Merchant accounts has been a hot topic on the Global From Asia blog. It has lead into merchants in Hong Kong being able to receive American Express credit cards. Find out more about this blog on American Express HK.
Why Banking and Payments in Asia are so Painful with Simon Lim
GFA168. For this week’s show – Simon Lim here talks about Cross border payments and why Asia’s options are so painful! Tune in and find out more about all you need about banking in Asia! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode168.
Advance Ruling- More Offshore Questions
Why you need to pursue your offshore claim before your profit tax return is issued? Just some of the offshore questions that this article will help you with.
Can You Use a Different CPA from your Company Secretary?
One of the biggest misconceptions in a business is that owners think that it is a must to use their company secretary (or who ever set up their companies) for company audits. This post will dig into this more and all you need to know about company secretary audits.
We will dig into this today – but the quick answer is – NO – you do NOT need to use the same service provider to do your company audit as your company secretary.
What To Do Before You Go To The Bank Application
So you have the company setup, and now you are working on getting your bank account setup. So pay attention, this can save you thousands of dollars! Hopefully you read this article BEFORE you go in for your HK Bank application.
Trade Trends and Invoicing in Domestic and International Markets
The global market is brimming with new businesses from various parts of the world. Widespread Internet access and different technological advancements enable contemporary business owners to work with domestic and international clients. If you are interested with domestic and International trading, this post will give you some insights.
Restructuring Your Business To Another Country
A lot of people reading, already have a company setup! Reorganizing, or restructuring your business is a big headache, but it part of business development just like any other part of a company’s evolution.
How Do Taxes Work In Hong Kong?
This article is for people who have businesses and will most specially be very helpful to people who are opening a Hong Kong company. We will cover about taxes in HK and how it works.
Keeping Your Small Business Audit Cost Affordable
Got your Hong Kong company setup and wondering how to keep costs low for a smooth and affordable audit? This post will talk about how to achieve affordable business audit and what we can do to help!
Nominee Director Services Drying Up – Times Are a’Changing
Are you searching online for someone to be your nominee director? Probably having more trouble than in the past if you have done something like this before. While we at Global From Asia have never offered this service, we are fully aware of it – and also hear less and less agencies offering such a service.
Growing A Startup in Japan and Hiring Local Japanese Staff with Davide Rossi
GFA153. Today’s show we have Davide Rossi – an Italian entrepreneur based in Japan doing a unique spin on study abroad programs which is growing like crazy. If you are looking for tips for a Japan Business startup, then tune in! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode153.
Rough Year For Hong Kong Business Scene
What is the future for international business? What is the future for Hong Kong business? Today, let’s brainstorm what’s happening in the industry and the rest of the world. If you are a businessman wondering about hong kong business future and international business, read on.
How To Open An International Bank Account
international bank account
Are you “going global” and want to “branch out” from your home country and have a “location independent” company and lifestyle? You would need an international bank account (or at least an international friendly one) to be successful and avoid a ton of issues when dealing with a local bank that isn’t sophisticated enough to deal with international business and activity.
Managing Chinese Staff, Partners Expectations As a Foreign Entrepreneur with Marcus Maher
GFA149. Today’s topic is an intriguing one – managing Chinese staff as a foreigner. If you are one of those businessmen wondering about how to manage Chinese business partners, investors, and overall business people relations. This podcast is perfect for you to learn more about managing Chinese expectations. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode149.