According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), China has been the world's second-largest economy by nominal GDP and the largest measured at purchasing power parity for almost one decade. Hong Kong, one of the core engine cities of the Greater Bay Area in China, continues to be valued as a global leading financial centre, transportation centre and trade centre for foreign direct investment. However, due to the uncertainties and travel restrictions in times of a global pandemic, businesses are hesitant to carry on their expansion plans in Mainland China and Hong Kong.

To help enterprises rebuild confidence and move forward with their planned investment projects during this challenging time, Hawksford joins forces with the German Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong, to host a hybrid seminar. The event will share a comprehensive guide to setting up an entity in Mainland China and Hong Kong without being physically present.

In this hybrid seminar, Hawksford will introduce the steps of business incorporation in the absence of an investor and solution for meeting ongoing operational compliance requirements, including accounting, tax, HR and payroll management, to enable some of the world's prominent foreign companies successfully enter the Chinese market.

Remarks:

• This event will run in a hybrid format. Seats for physical participation are limited. Booking priority to members on a first-come, first-served basis.
• For attendees joining the event virtually, access link for the webinar will be sent 1 day before the event. The session will be conducted via Zoom.
• GCC is closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation. Health precaution and social distancing measures will be observed. This event follows the Government's Vaccine Pass requirement. Only attendees who meet the requirement will be admitted to join this event in person.
• To be considerate to others, it is strongly recommended for in person participants to take a rapid antigen test on the day of the event.
• GCC reserves the right to change this hybrid seminar into a completely virtual event depending on the development of the Covid-19 situation in Hong Kong.