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Practical notes from advisors: policy shifts, structuring choices, and compliance essentials.
- Nov 2026 Compliance BVI annual financial return: the new form from 2027 and what the FSC guidance requires The BVI FSC published guidance on 6 November 2026 for the amended annual financial return. Returns due from 2027 use the new form, still within nine months of year end. No accountant is required by law, but banks, loans and investments must now be broken down.
- Jul 2026 Cross-border structuring BVI vs Cayman: how to choose when building a listing structure? Cayman is often the listing vehicle. BVI is commonly used for holding and intermediary layers. They complement each other at different levels.
- Jun 2026 Accounting, audit & tax Hong Kong profits tax: the two-tier system and offshore income claims Hong Kong taxes only profits arising in or derived from Hong Kong and applies a two-tier profits tax. These two points anchor proper compliance.
- May 2026 Compliance Economic substance: the compliance baseline for offshore companies Since 2019, BVI, Cayman, and other key offshore jurisdictions have implemented economic substance rules. Offshore companies are no longer “set and forget”.
- Apr 2026 Corporate banking Hong Kong corporate bank accounts: what to prepare and what to avoid The core of opening a Hong Kong bank account is to explain the business clearly. A real, verifiable background matters more than any tactic.
- Mar 2026 Cross-border structuring ODI filing: the first step for outbound investment To set up an overseas company or acquire overseas assets, a Mainland China enterprise must complete the development and reform, commerce, and foreign-exchange-registration steps. Compliance enables orderly outbound and inbound fund flows.
