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What are the different types of business entities in Hong Kong?
What are the different types of business entities in Hong Kong?
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Written by Sriyanka Nakarmi
Updated over a week ago

For private enterprises, the various common types of business entities are:

  • Private limited company. This is the most preferred type of legal entity.

  • Branch office

  • Subsidiary company (it's a private limited company with corporate shareholder)

  • Representative office

  • Partnership

  • Sole proprietorship 

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