Industries
International trade, cross-border e-commerce and logistics each use Hong Kong as a node. The compliance and tax load differs by scenario; this page lays out what to watch.
International trade Trade scenario A trade structure that runs through a Hong Kong company as reseller or intermediary. Profit attribution is judged by source, offshore claims require an application with proof, and trade records must be kept for seven years. Pick a scenario to go deeper Cross-border e-commerce E-commerce scenario Sellers on marketplace platforms meet recurring annual obligations on audit, tax filing and retirement-fund registration. Platform entry and linkage rules change fast, so start with the annual obligations that carry written authority and can be verified. Pick a scenario to go deeper Logistics Logistics scenario Logistics and supply-chain operations move goods across borders. Record retention for trade documents, profit attribution and the burden of proof for offshore claims are the compliance points to keep tight. Pick a scenario to go deeper