As we talk to clients, many ask what are the downsides of owning a Hong Kong company? Today’s post is a bit opposite of what we talk about here at Global From Asia – as we are “pro Hong Kong” over and over again in various blog posts and podcast. But we want to use today as a time to … Read More
Equity Crowdfunding On a Global Level with Nathan Rose
GFA141. This week we have Nathan Rose – an equity crowdfunding expert giving us some tips on how we can raise money for our startups and businesses. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode141.
Maintaining Good Status with your HSBC Hong Kong Bank Account
As the banks get more and more challenging in Hong Kong, many people are making sure that they have a good standing at their current banks. But what should someone do at their business to ensure their bank account stays in good standing? This blog will cover some tips for keeping your HSBC in good standing or any business bank account globally.
EU VAT Regulations for E-commerce and Amazon Sellers with Ivo Oltmans
GFA139. In this episode, we will have some insights on selling to Amazon EU – dealing with VAT and taxes. Ivo Oltmans will share more about EU Vat Tax International. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode139.
A Great Option For Sending Chinese Yuan Direct to Your China Supplier
Are you looking to find cheaper and faster ways to send payments to your Chinese suppliers? Indeed times are a changing, and finally there are new and better ways to LEGALLY send Chinese Yuan to your Chinese supplier. Find out more how you can go about paying Chinese suppliers.
How To Open a Qianhai Chinese Company
With all this buzz about Qianhai and free trade zones in China, there are a ton of questions floating around on the internet. What is the fuss about? This post will give you some of the benefits and procedures in opening Qianhai company.
Selling your Amazon FBA Listing / Business with Coran Woodmass
GFA136. Today we have a treat- Coran Woodmass is on the show giving some massive value bombs on how you can sell your FBA business for decent returns – as well as a special offer to help listeners out. To know more about selling FBA business, listen in. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode136.
Thailand Company Incorporation Dos & Don’ts With Karsten Aichholz
GFA134. This week’s show will continue Global From Asia’s excursion out of Hong Kong and China. This time, it’s in Thailand! Let’s dig in more for tips and guides for a Thailand company setup. For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode134.
Rejected for HSBC Hong Kong? What Are Your Options?
These days we are getting flooded with emails from people getting rejected for their business bank account and are wondering what to do. Thought it was in due time to make a proper blog post about having a rejected hsbc account and what options you can take.
Philippines Company Setup Overview & Banking Procedures with David Elefant
GFA133. Looking to setup a company in the Philippines? What is involved, what are the upkeep? We have expert David Elefant on the show explaining the ins and outs- check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode133 for full notes
How Many Shares Should You Register your HK Company With?
How many shares and how much share capital amount should you issue for your new Hong Kong company registration? This is a common question we get when signing up a new HKVIP client. This post is created to help people understand this going forward with their business.
Why You Should Consider Opening a 2nd Bank Account
As this blog has grown more and more people have reached out to me nervous about just having 1 bank account for their Hong Kong company. They are looking to get a second bank setup. Let’s dig into why people are thinking this, and what you can do to get a second hk bank account for your business.
5 Things You Need to Know About China Free Trade Zones (Benefits & More)
This blog post will break down the advantages of setting up your company in Qianhai Free Trade Zone – a new one in Shenzhen, China. This can also apply to other Chinese free trade zones as they develop. Read on for more details!
What Does Brexit Mean for UK and Hong Kong?
I just so happen to be in Europe during the big announcement of the UK voting to leave the EU. It is named “Brexit” – and people all around Europe are going crazy talking about it. Local friends here in Prague (where I currently stationed on business trip) have been working overtime dealing with talking to clients asking what this … Read More
Silicon Valley vs Hong Kong Startup Ecosystem with Edith Yeung of 500 Startups
GFA131. Today’s episode – we have a special guest, Edith Yeung, a venture partner at 500 startups. I was fortunate enough to catch up with her at the Rise Conference and she is kind enough to come on the podcast today and share about her perspective on the startup scene differences between Hong Kong and Silicon Valley. She is in HK a lot so maybe we can catch her more – let’s listen in and find out what she has to say about HK startups! For full show notes, check out GlobalFromAsia.com/episode131.
Difference Between an Accountant and a Bookkeeper
All too often we can’t wait to get our Hong Kong limited open. You’ve been enjoying the Global From Asia podcast and blogs here on the site. Now you are looking into what are the ongoing costs. This post will explain the difference between accounting and bookkeeping. Read on to learn more.
How To Lose Your Staff in Asia (and Globally)
Coming to Asia to do business? Hiring staff? Today’s post will teach you on how to not lose them anytime soon. Find out how to retain your staff and learning what you should NOT do in a business. Read this article on making staff happy.
Bank Crackdown Continues: HSBC Checking Up on Chinese Suppliers
This is the latest in the banking tightening – Chinese suppliers seem to be getting more scrutiny from banks, specifically HSBC HK. Over the past few months, we have been covering what has been happening in the banking sector. More and more scandals of people using their business bank accounts to do drug dealing, money laundering, and acts of terrorism … Read More
Buying a Hong Kong Owned Chinese Company Out of the Box
We have heard a lot about buying a shelf company in Hong Kong, this is common talk in the blogosphere. But have we heard about buying a Hong Kong company that has a Chinese WFOE (Wholly foreign owned entity) with it? Today, we will dig into this, why you would consider buying a Chinese company, and what you need to do.
Differences in Corporate Tax vs Personal Tax for International Entrepreneurs
Quite a few people want to have a deeper understanding of how taxes work. This is especially true when doing international business. I am not a tax lawyer and my tips and opinions should be verified with your tax professional before implementing.
Read on to learn more about differences between corporate taxes and personal taxes and understand more about international business tax.
Ok, done with the disclosure. Read on to learn more about differences between corporate taxes and personal taxes.
Features to Look For In Your Hong Kong Bank
As the global banking system has gotten more selective and difficult, more and more people are contacting me when they got rejection letters. A lot of times this is HSBC HK as everyone goes there first. This blog will go through the various HK bank features you want, and give some other banks to look at.
Stripe Released in Hong Kong!
Finally some good news to share – Stripe has started inviting people for the Hong Kong Market. We received reports from a few readers and others that they got private beta invites, and then yesterday we confirmed by a tweet Stripe shared on their official account 香港, 你好！We're now sending out invites for our Hong Kong private beta. You can … Read More
Can You Get a Job from a Hong Kong Company Overseas?
Living in America but working for a company in Hong Kong or working overseas? Mike answers a lot of great questions from people working overseas.
Latest HSBC HK Banking Challenges – Let’s Work Together For Solutions
Declined for HSBC Hong Kong bank accounts? We have been getting lots of emails from business owners declined for HSBC Hong Kong bank accounts and we want to help these people out and are working on some free information to give them to help them overcome these hsbc hk challenges.
Amazon + Hong Kong – Match Made in Heaven
Are you an e-commerce expert, or maybe just getting started out? You should get serious and check into leveraging the power of Hong Kong. For your global business, and Amazon USA sales and supplier center’s headquarters. Today we’ll dig into why making a Hong Kong Amazon business will be good for you.