Hong Kong: Compliance

The PRC Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration have issued a groundbreaking announcement imposing individual income tax on offshore trusts with Chinese connections, treating them as tax transparent structures. This regime creates tax triggers throughout the trust lifecycle and includes a critical 90-day transitional filing window for existing structures. Affected individuals with offshore trusts connected to PRC residents or assets must urgently assess their compliance obligations under this

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued new guidance calling on licensed financial firms to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses against AI-enabled cyberattacks, as recorded incidents surge 27% year-over-year. The circular outlines five critical areas requiring immediate review and enhancement, from vulnerability management to incident response protocols, while emphasizing that senior management bears ultimate responsibility for cybersecurity risk in this rapidly evolving threat landsc

A recent judgment in Hong Kong regarding a law firm may be of interest to employers managing senior employees with wide operational discretion. Although the case arose in a law firm setting, the court’s reasoning...

Private companies encompass every sector across the globe and include family businesses, family offices, and 'Emerging Giants' (portfolio companies of private equity and venture capital...

根据其他研究数据显示，截至2025年10月16日，年内已有近50家机器人产业链企业披露IPO新进展，涵盖三大核心类型：以宇树科技为代表的机器人本体企业

In 2023, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") launched the implementation of Hong Kong investor identification regime for the securities market.

In 2024, there has been a sharp increase in the number of enforcement actions initiated by the Cayman Islands Tax Information Authority ("TIA") and fines levied against relevant entities...

In this bylined article, Corporate & Securities partner Hannah Ha highlights Hong Kong's pivotal role as an established international financial center, which is significantly supported by its highly regarded legal services industry.

A recent publication by the Head of Conduct Supervision and General Counsel of the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) highlights the alarming rise of unlicensed insurance sales in Hong Kong and its detrimental impact on consumers.