{"id":190,"date":"2023-02-09T11:40:02","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T11:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/hk\/services\/corporate-administration\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:24:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:24:33","slug":"corporate-administration","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/hk\/services\/corporate-administration\/","title":{"rendered":"Corporate administration services"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We provide a comprehensive suite of corporate administration services, all tailored to your specific needs. Our dynamic team of skilled specialists in Hong Kong offers customised solutions to assist your business in overcoming its obstacles, including company incorporation, banking setup, ongoing secretarial tasks and tax compliance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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30+ years<\/p>\n

presence in Asia Pacific<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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24<\/p>\n

jurisdictions worldwide<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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$857bn<\/p>\n

assets under administration<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Key services<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n
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Company incorporation<\/p>\n

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  • Incorporation of company in Hong Kong and other jurisdictions (e.g. BVI, Cayman Islands, Samoa)<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Registration of overseas entity in Hong Kong<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Deregistration and liquidation services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Banking and transactions infrastructure<\/p>\n

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        • Banking account opening support<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Change of bank mandate<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Closure of bank account<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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              Employee hiring<\/p>\n

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              • Payroll setup<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • Setup of Employer\u2019s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) account<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  • Employee MPF enrolment<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    • Employment Compensation Insurance (ECI) arrangement<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      • Payroll processing and salary payment<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        • Leave record and payslip provision<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                          • Statutory salary entitlement calculations<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                            • Employer tax return preparation and filing<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                              • Visa applications and renewals (e.g. Employment Visa, Top Talent Pass Scheme)<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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                                Secretarial and administration<\/p>\n

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                                • Provision of Company Secretary, Registered Office Address, Designated Representative, Nominee Director, Nominee Shareholder, Process Agent<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                  • Statutory and ongoing compliance:<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                    • Filing Annual Return<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                      • Business Registration Certificate renewal<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                        • Documenting Annual General Meeting<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                          • Changes in directors, company name, shareholding structure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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                                            Accounting<\/p>\n

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                                            • Bookkeeping and accounting advisory<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                              • Preparation of financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annually)<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                • Chart of accounts setup, voucher posting<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                  • General ledger, AR\/AP, ageing analysis<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                    • Bank reconciliation reports<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                      • Management accounts review<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                        • Liaison with auditors:<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                          • Audit quotations<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                            • Auditor appointment<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                              • Bank confirmations<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                                • Audit queries<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                                  • Draft audit review and sign-off<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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                                                                    Taxation \u2013 Corporate tax and personal tax<\/p>\n

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                                                                    Corporate tax:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                    Corporate tax compliance<\/p>\n

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                                                                    • Preparation and filing of Profits Tax Returns (PTRs)<\/li>\n
                                                                    • Assistance with tax position and adjustments<\/li>\n
                                                                    • Assistance with IRD tax queries and assessments review<\/li>\n
                                                                    • Liaison with the IRD on tax related matters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                      Tax solutions<\/p>\n

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                                                                      • Advice on evaluation of offshore claims and source of profits<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Assistance with structuring investments and reorganisations<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Advice on permanent establishment and cross-border analysis<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Advice on corporate treasury centre<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Application for Hong Kong tax incentives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                        Transfer pricing (\u201cTP\u201d) services<\/p>\n

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                                                                        • Preparation of Master and Local Files<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Benchmarking studies<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Advice on TP arrangements\/ transactions, including advisory on inter-company agreements<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Assistance on TP audits and disputes resolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                          Tax controversy and audit support<\/p>\n

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                                                                          • Representing clients in IRD audits and enquiries<\/li>\n
                                                                          • Preparing voluntary disclosures and negotiating settlements<\/li>\n
                                                                          • Filing objections and appeals<\/li>\n
                                                                          • Liaising with the IRD on technical issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                            Tax health checks and due diligence<\/p>\n

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                                                                            • Assistance with review on historical filings for compliance gaps<\/li>\n
                                                                            • Conducting pre-acquisition and vendor due diligence<\/li>\n
                                                                            • Assistance with assessing risks in mergers, acquisitions or restructurings<\/li>\n
                                                                            • Advice on tax warranties and indemnities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                              Cross-border planning and double tax relief<\/p>\n

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                                                                              • Treaty access and permanent establishment management<\/li>\n
                                                                              • Structuring for withholding tax efficiency<\/li>\n
                                                                              • Double tax relief claims and planning<\/li>\n
                                                                              • Coordination with overseas tax advisers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (\u201cFATCA\u201d) \/ Common Reporting Standard (\u201cCRS\u201d)\u00a0\u00a0 compliance<\/p>\n

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                                                                                • FATCA and CRS registration<\/li>\n
                                                                                • FATCA and CRS annual reporting<\/li>\n
                                                                                • FATCA and CRS de-registration<\/li>\n
                                                                                • FATCA and CRS classification for the purposes of self-certification forms\/ US tax forms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                                                  Annual tax return preparation and filing<\/p>\n

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                                                                                  • Preparation and filing of Individual Tax Return (BIR60)<\/li>\n
                                                                                  • Review and submission of Employer\u2019s Returns (IR56B, IR56F, IR56G)<\/li>\n
                                                                                  • Calculating liabilities and optimising allowances<\/li>\n
                                                                                  • Managing extensions and tax filing submissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                    Expatriate arrival and departure briefings<\/p>\n

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                                                                                    • Pre-arrival planning for executives relocating to Hong Kong<\/li>\n
                                                                                    • Tax clearance procedures for individuals leaving Hong Kong<\/li>\n
                                                                                    • Advice on residency, offshore workdays and treaty relief<\/li>\n
                                                                                    • Support with tax equalisation and assignment policies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                      Allowances and deduction optimisation<\/p>\n

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                                                                                      • Reviewing eligibility for married person, child and dependent parent allowances<\/li>\n
                                                                                      • Advising on deductions for Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) contributions, charitable donations, self-education expenses and home loan interest<\/li>\n
                                                                                      • Ensuring proper documentation for claims<\/li>\n
                                                                                      • Maximising reliefs to reduce tax exposure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                        Equity compensation and bonus planning<\/p>\n

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                                                                                        • Tax treatment of stock options and share awards<\/li>\n
                                                                                        • Advising on vesting schedules and exercise timing<\/li>\n
                                                                                        • Structuring bonuses and benefits to optimise tax outcomes<\/li>\n
                                                                                        • Liaising with employers on reporting compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                          Tax audits and dispute resolution<\/p>\n

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                                                                                          • Representation in Inland Revenue Department (IRD) enquiries and audits<\/li>\n
                                                                                          • Preparation of voluntary disclosures<\/li>\n
                                                                                          • Handling objections and appeals<\/li>\n
                                                                                          • Negotiating settlements with tax authorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                            International tax coordination<\/p>\n

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                                                                                            • Guidance on income earned across multiple jurisdictions<\/li>\n
                                                                                            • Double tax relief planning and treaty claims<\/li>\n
                                                                                            • Advice on offshore employment and day-count tests<\/li>\n
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                                                                                              Why choose IQ-EQ?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n
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                                                                                              • One dedicated team<\/li>\n
                                                                                              • Unrivalled technical expertise<\/li>\n
                                                                                              • Committed service delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                                                                                • International connectivity \u2013<\/strong> Hong Kong is the ideal gateway to connect international investors with the wider region and help channel China funds to the global market on the other<\/li>\n
                                                                                                • Robust regulatory environment \u2013<\/strong> The regulatory framework in Hong Kong is well-established and guarantees investor trust, stability and transparency<\/li>\n
                                                                                                • Tax efficiency \u2013<\/strong> Hong Kong is regarded for its tax efficiency for wealthy foreign residents and corporations<\/li>\n
                                                                                                • Global presence \u2013<\/strong> We are a leading investor services firm, providing clients with comprehensive solutions that align with international standards while considering local nuances<\/li>\n
                                                                                                • Proven track record \u2013<\/strong> Beyond corporate services, we excel in the broader fund and investor services, with an unrivalled offering to meet the administration, regulatory compliance and reporting needs, providing clients with integrated solutions that cover the entire fund lifecycle<\/li>\n
                                                                                                • Client-centric approach<\/strong> \u2013 We prioritise a client-centric approach, recognising the unique needs of each client and provides customised compliance solutions to ensure your regulatory strategies align with your operational and strategic requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                                  Contact us today to learn more about our comprehensive corporate services.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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