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Table Of Contents

I. THINK ABOUT IT

• Why Establish an Office in Hong Kong?
• Modern Administration and Governance
• Hong Kong is a Service Economy

II. SETTLING IN HONG KONG

• First Things First - Coming to Hong Kong
• Business Centers
• Where to Locate
• Outfitting an Office
• Recruiting Your Team
• Housing
• Transportation

III. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

• How to Get a Hong Kong Visa
• Business Registration
• Taxes
• Accountancy System
• Better Retirement Benefits Brings Tax Merits & Talented Personnel

IV. BUSINESS INFRASTRUCTURE

• Information Technology and Communications
• Intellectual Property Protection
• China Gateway

V. GETTING HELP - PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

• The Banking System
• Financial Services
• Hong Kong Stock Market
• Growth Enterprise Market
• The Legal System
• Management Consultants
• Media
• Environmental Services Organizations
• Women in Business

VI. WEB SUPPLEMENTS

• How To Apply For A Hong Kong Identity Card
• Free Trade CEPA - 2006 Update on Expanded Liberalisation Measures
• How to Get a China Visa
• US Department Of Commerce / Your Global Business Partner
• Continuing Education / Professional Development
• Security Issues

VII. APPENDICES

• Appendices

VIII. INDEX

• Indexes