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The Tax Situation Is Getting Even Better For Fund Managers in Hong Kong
What changes will the 2026 Bill bring, and what should the Hong Kong fund managers do now?
David Cameron


Hong Kong Open-ended Fund Companies: Poised to Stand On Their Own Feet
Despite two steep subsidy cuts, including an 85% drop for private vehicles, Hong Kong OFC registrations held steady and rebounded, proving the structure’s appeal is structural rather than grant-driven.
David Cameron


China's Offshore Tax Thunderbolt: What's the Way Forward?
China’s July 2026 Announcement No. 21 slaps a 20% tax on PRC tax residents transferring personal property into offshore trusts. HNW families now face a 90-day window to review residency, control, assets and deeds, restructure or fund the liability, and decide whether the enduring value of trusts for succession, governance and protection still outweighs the cost.
Peter Ch'ng


Hong Kong Limited Partnership Funds: Regulatory Framework and Licensing Considerations
When do SFC licensing requirements apply to a Limited Partnership Fund structure? What type of licenses usually applies?
Fraser Leishman


Comparison of Limited Partnerships: Hong Kong, Cayman, and BVI
Which limited partnership suits your strategy better: HK, Cayman, or BVI? A quick comparison on tax and compliance.
Matthew Love


Q&A on Re-domiciling of Investment Funds to Hong Kong
Thinking about re-domiciling your investment funds to Hong Kong? Explore the eligibility requirements, all the benefits and potential challenges of re-domiciliation.
David Cameron


How Do I Open Bank Accounts For a HKLPF?
Opening a bank account is one of the first practical tasks after registering a Hong Kong Limited Partnership Fund. The fund needs an account to receive capital commitments, hold cash, settle expenses, and make investments. While the process is straightforward in principle, it is important that the fund is structured correctly from the outset to avoid delays or protracted timelines. This guide explains who applies for the account, what documents you need, how to choose the rig
David Cameron


Do I Need a Law Firm to Set Up HKLPF?
Hong Kong law requires every LPF registration to be filed by a Hong Kong law firm or solicitor. Here is what that means, why it matters, and how setup works.
David Cameron


LPF1 Form: What Is It and How To Fill?
What the LPF1 form is, what information the Companies Registry requires, and how the LPF1 application process works for a Hong Kong LPF.
David Cameron


SPV or Fund: When a Deal-by-Deal Vehicle Stops Being Enough
What is an SPV, how does an SPV structure work, and when should investors move from deal by deal SPVs to a pooled fund? A practical guide for managers.
David Cameron


HKLPF Economic Substance Requirement Explained
Does a Hong Kong LPF need economic substance, employees or a local office? What the law requires today, and what the 2026 Bill proposes to change.
David Cameron
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