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Copy of E-Commerce Profits Taxable If "Hong Kong-Sourced". Hong Kong adopts a territorial principle of offshore taxation: only profits that

On 1 December 2020, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) published the latest version of its Arbitration Rules, which came into...

Many cyber fraud cases involve the victim being inducing to transfer funds whereby the recipient holds the respective funds on a constructive trust. Whilst many legal recourses may arise, the first practical step to take is, in fact, to report such crime to the police with a request for immediate police freeze against the accounts employed by cybercriminal.

Internet Betrug, bei welchem gutgläubige Personen oder Unternehmen dazu verleitet werden, Geld auf Konten von vermeintlichen Geschäftspartnern oder Investment Brokern zu überweisen, die sich dann als Betrüger herausstellen, oft mit dem Totalverlust des Geldes, haben seit vielen Jahren zugenommen und sind inzwischen ein weitverbreitetes Problem mit Schaden in Höhe von fast 100 Milliarden Euro pro Jahr. Zumeist befinden sich die Konten der Betrüger, auf welche der Geschädigte d

It is not uncommon for individuals or companies to fall victim to internet fraudsters. The victims are often deceived to deposit money into accounts purportedly belonging to business partners and investment brokers who turn out to be fraudsters. This has become a widespread phenomenon across the globe, with the accrued damage amounting to an estimated 100 billion euros annually.

Read this article on LinkedIn . I have only started doing internships since last July. Compared to my other ambitious law schoolmates, I am rather late on this competitive race. This winter, I decided to enrich my practical legal experience by joining an international law firm – Ravenscroft & Schmierer . In short, I am lucky to have met some amazing people at the office and have learned valuable skills that are going to be very helpful in building my legal career ahead. I ha

Read this article on LinkedIn. Reading books, writing assignments and passing exams reflect a major part of a student’s life. The...

Telecommuting in Hong Kong Employment Law has become increasingly relevant as organisations adapt to new working models following the COVID‑19 pandemic. While remote working has existed for decades, its large‑scale adoption marked a fundamental shift in how businesses operate.

「日前我看到一則招聘貼文。要求4年以上FastAPI經驗。我無法申請，因為我自從設計[FASTAPI]那東西以來，只有1.5年以上經驗……也許是時候重新評價『經驗 = 技巧水平』之說了」 - Sebastián Ramírez (FastAPI設計者) 引言...

僱主應當審慎考慮的法律∕合約問題 「意見調查：你認為誰是你公司實現數碼變革的推動者？ a) 行政總裁 b) 總科技主任 c) 2019冠狀病毒病 大多數的答案：c) 2019冠狀病毒病」 引言 遠程辦公不是新的工作模式。就科技領域而言，自從互聯網面世以來，遠程工作一直隨處可...

The Hong Kong Original Grant Patent System represents a significant development in Hong Kong’s patent framework, offering a direct route for inventors and businesses to seek standard patent protection locally. Introduced as part of broader reforms to modernise the intellectual property regime, the system is intended to support innovation, enhance patent quality, and improve accessibility for applicants seeking patent protection in Hong Kong.

The Significant Controllers Register Hong Kong regime forms part of Hong Kong’s corporate transparency framework and reflects its international obligations relating to anti money laundering and counter terrorist financing.

This article was co-authored by Julian So from ONC Lawyers, and Anna Lau. Introduction – Defining Green Bonds Green bonds, also known as...

When a company encounters financial difficulties, directors are subject to increased legal scrutiny under Hong Kong law. Decisions made during this period can have serious consequences, including personal liability, regulatory action, and potential disqualification. For this reason, directors must have a clear understanding of their legal duties and the risks that may arise when managing a company in financial distress.