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Best Job Searching Websites in Hong Kong

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Best Job Searching Websites in Hong Kong

Job Searching Websites in Hong Kong – Index

  1. Monster.com.hk
  2. Indeed.hk
  3. Glassdoor.com.hk
  4. LinkedIn
  5. JobsDB
  6. Robert Walters
  7. Michael Page
  8. Careerjet.hk

Hong Kong attracts thousands of foreign job applicants every year who dream of relocating to this Asian financial hub and cultural melting-pot.

Might you live in Hong Kong or plan to relocate there, a great way of looking for new jobs is to upload your CV on job boards and apply for jobs online.

In this article, we list some of the biggest and most popular job search websites in Hong Kong. If you have any other recommendations, feel free to write a comment below to help our readers.

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Finding a Job in Hong Kong: The Complete Guide

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Finding a Job in Hong Kong

Finding a Job in Hong Kong – Index

  1. How can I find a job in Hong Kong?
  2. How is the job market in Hong Kong?
  3. Requirements for foreigners to work in Hong Kong
  4. How high are salaries in Hong Kong?
  5. How high are the income taxes?
  6. What should my CV look like?

Hong Kong is a cultural melting pot that attracts thousands of foreigners yearly who wish to work in this financial hub. You see, Hong Kong has a lot to offer, not only in terms of business opportunities but also when it comes down to the quality of life.

In this article, you’ll learn how you can find a job in Hong Kong and what tactics you should have. We will explain the job market, the requirements to work there, the salary levels, and more. Finally, you’ll also learn how much you need in tax, which is important to many.

First, let’s start and review how you can find a job in Hong Kong most easily.

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Accounting Software for Your Hong Kong Company

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Accounting software for Your Hong Kong Company

Accounting Software for Your Hong Kong Company – Index

  1. Xero
  2. Zoho Books
  3. QuickBooks
  4. Sage
  5. NetSuite
  6. Lobster

Accounting software has become increasingly popular among companies who want to save time, costs, streamline operations, and manage their accounts from anywhere in the world.

Traditionally, Hong Kong companies had to manage accounting at the end of the financial years and when the records were prepared for tax assessments. However, thanks to technological development you can create and manage financial records and analyze reports at any time.

In this article, we list some of the most popular accounting software available for companies that operate in the Hong Kong market.

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Top Day Tour Agencies in Hong Kong: The Complete Guide

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Top Day Tour Agencies in Hong Kong

Day Tour Agencies in Hong Kong – Index

  1. Big Foot Tour Hong Kong
  2. Excella Travel HK Ltd.
  3. Hello! Hong Kong
  4. Hong Kong Foodie Tasting Tours
  5. Running Panda Hong Kong

Do you plan to visit Hong Kong and want to participate in a local day tour? In this article, we list some of the most popular day tour agencies that offer everything from food tours to daily tours to New Territories and Lantau Island. You can even spend your layover in Lantau, which can be a great option if you have a limited time in Hong Kong, as the airport is located there.

You’ll learn about each operator and what kinds of services they offer. We will also explain about their recognition and reviews on Tripadvisor. If you have any other recommendations of day tour agencies in Hong Kong, feel free to drop a comment below!

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Cost of living in Hong Kong: The Complete Guide

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Cost of living in Hong Kong

Cost of living in Hong Kong – Index

  1. General reflections
  2. Costs for rents, food, transportation, and more
  3. How high are the salaries in Hong Kong?
  4. Is it expensive to live in Hong Kong?

In the first section of this article, you will get a good understanding of the general living costs in Hong Kong. We won’t review any numbers in this part, but you’ll mainly learn what makes Hong Kong expensive and how living costs can differ, depending on your lifestyle.

We will go into more detail in the second part of the article where we check detailed numbers for rents, food, SIM cards, alcohol, transportation, and more. After, we continue and review the average salary in Hong Kong, comparing expats and locals.

If you have any information that you would like to share regarding the cost of living, feel free to drop a comment at the end of the article.

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The 14 Most Useful Apps for Traveling in Hong Kong

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Apps for Traveling in Hong Kong

Travel Apps for Hong Kong – Index

  1. Google Maps
  2. Uber
  3. My Hong Kong Guide
  4. XE Currency and Transferwise
  5. Agoda, Booking, and Airbnb
  6. OpenRice Hong Kong
  7. HKG MyFlight
  8. Toilet Rush
  9. Hong Kong Disneyland
  10. Citymapper
  11. csl Wi-Fi
  12. Cantonese by Nemo
  13. Deliveroo
  14. Chope Restaurant Reservations

Will you travel to Hong Kong and want to download some of the most useful applications beforehand?

Even if many young and middle-aged people speak English in Hong Kong, you’ll come across areas where speaking Cantonese is the only mean of communication. Downloading a handful of applications can help you to avoid getting lost and to save time and money.

In this article, we list some of the most popular and widely used apps in Hong Kong, not only among travelers but also locals. If you have any recommendations of useful apps not listed below, feel free to drop a comment after the article!

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Study Chinese in Hong Kong – Best Private Schools and Universities

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Study Chinese in Hong Kong

Study Chinese in Hong Kong – Index

  1. Pros of Studying Chinese in Hong Kong
  2. Cons of Studying Chinese in Hong Kong
  3. Private Schools in Hong Kong
  4. The Best Universities for Studying Chinese in Hong Kong

Studying Chinese can be a great choice as you’ll stand apart from foreign job-applicants that merely have a “B.Sc or M.Sc” on their CVs. Truth be told, if you can speak Chinese you’ll find job opportunities, not only in Asia, but in Europe, the US, and plenty of other places.

If you read this article, I assume that you’re interested in pursuing Chinese language studies in Hong Kong.

Today, I will explain both the benefits and disadvantages of studying Chinese in Hong Kong and also what some of the best universities schools are. Let’s start and have a look at some of the pros of studying Chinese here.

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How to Open a Company in Hong Kong as a Foreigner in 2020

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This article is a step-by-step guide on opening a company in Hong Kong.

All the information that you’ll find on this page comes from our personal experience.

Open a company in Hong Kong – Index

  1. The pros and cons of registering a limited company in Hong Kong
  2. How to open a company in Hong Kong without living or even going there
  3. All the documents you need to open a company in Hong Kong
  4. The total cost of registering and maintaining a company in Hong Kong
  5. How to open a multi-currency business bank account in Hong Kong (if you need it)
  6. How to get a government grant for your small business in Hong Kong
  7. How to spot an honest agency and avoid scammers while opening your company
  8. Frequently asked questions
  9. Get a free quotation from a reliable agency
If you want to know the name of an honest and capable licensed agency that can help you register your company, you can contact us via this contact form

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Best Tailors in Hong Kong – Our Top 7 Picks

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Best Tailors in Hong Kong

Best Tailors in Hong Kong – Index

  1. Punjab House (Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon)
  2. Raja Fashions (Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon)
  3. Empire Tailors (Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon)
  4. Sam’s Tailor (Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon)
  5. Jim’s Tailor Workshop (Admiralty, Hong Kong Island)
  6. A-Man Tailors (Central, Hong Kong Island)
  7. Manhattan Tailors (Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui)

Are you looking for a tailor in Hong Kong? Keep reading to discover 7 among the best tailors in the city. For each of them, we provide a short description, link to their website, address and opening time.

Punjab House (Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon)

Punjab House was founded in 1889 and is located on Nathan Road (Tsim Sha Tsui), Kowloon. It’s one of the oldest and most bespoke tailors in Hong Kong. They are a partner of Apsley Tailors in London and you can see that the Hong Kong store is now branded as Apsley Tailors as well.

Over the years, or should I say decades, Punjab House has catered to the British Army, Royal Navy, and primarily the business class of Hong Kong. They have sponsorships with British football clubs such as Fulham and West Ham United, but also with the Qatar World Cup. [Read more…]

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How to Get a Chinese Visa in Hong Kong

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How to get a Chinese Visa in Hong Kong – Index

  1. Do I need a Visa to visit Hong Kong?
  2. Where can I get a Chinese Visa in Hong Kong and how much does it cost?
  3. How to travel from China to Hong Kong (the cheapest way)?
  4. Frequently asked questions

Before you begin

If you can’t apply for a visa in your country of residence because you already live in Asia or you’re traveling, Hong Kong is still the best place to get one.

In the first part of this article, we’ll explain where you can apply for a visa in Hong Kong (you can use an agency or go directly to the CVASC), and which documents are necessary for getting a visa.

In the second part of this article, we’ll explain how to travel from China to Hong Kong in the quickest and cheapest way in order to get a visa.

Note that all the information that you’ll find in this article is the result of our own personal experience since we’ve applied for many visas in Hong Kong, starting way back in 2012.

For more general information on Chinese Visa, I suggest you read Chinese Visa application: A complete guide.

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Travel to Hong Kong: The Complete Guide

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Travel to Hong Kong

Travel to Hong Kong – Index

  1. Getting a visa to travel to Hong Kong
  2. Travel Insurance for Hong Kong
  3. Hotels and hostels in Hong Kong
  4. Vaccines and medicine for a trip to Hong Kong
  5. Flying to Hong Kong
  6. Internet and phone cards
  7. Money, ATMs and credit cards
  8. The MTR system in Hong Kong
  9. What to bring to Hong Kong?
  10. When to travel to Hong Kong?
  11. Common sense and cultural issues in Hong Kong
  12. Food and drinks in Hong Kong
  13. Nightlife in Hong Kong
  14. Shopping and bargaining

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International Moving Companies for Hong Kong

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International Moving Companies for Hong Kong

Moving Companies for Hong Kong – Index

  1. Get up to 5 free quotes from trusted moving companies
  2. How much does it cost moving to Hong Kong?
  3. List of moving companies in Hong Kong

In this article, we will list several moving companies for sending your goods to Hong Kong (if you are moving there) or from Hong Kong (if you are planning to leave the country).

Also, via the form below you will be able to get up to 5 free quotes from trusted moving companies chosen by our moving service partner.
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How to Choose Your Travel Insurance for Hong Kong

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Health Insurance in Hong Kong for Travelers

Note: If you are only interested on getting a free quotation for a travel insurance, then we recommend World Nomads (click here to get your free quotation).

Health Insurance in Hong Kong – Index

  1. Why do I need health insurance when traveling to Hong Kong?
  2. The healthcare system in Hong Kong
  3. Hospitals in Hong Kong
  4. What insurance do we recommend?
  5. What should a good health insurance policy cover?
  6. What to do if you need medical attention?

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Living and working in Hong Kong: The Complete Guide

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Living and working in Hong Kong

Living and working in Hong Kong – Index

  1. Transportation system in Hong Kong
  2. Weather in Hong Kong
  3. Where to live in Hong Kong
  4. Tourism in Hong Kong
  5. Hospitals and clinics in Hong Kong
  6. Schools and universities in Hong Kong
  7. Shopping in Hong Kong
  8. Addresses and useful numbers in Hong Kong
  9. Forums and directories of Hong Kong

This guide is a collection of resources and practical advice for living in Hong Kong.

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How to open a Multi-currency Business Account in Hong Kong

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How to open a business bank account in Hong Kong

Business Bank Account in Hong Kong – Index

  1. Introduction: Your options
  2. How to open a Neat business account in Hong Kong
  3. How to open a “traditional” business account
  4. How to open an off-shore business account
  5. Frequently asked questions

Introduction: Your options

If you’re reading this article then perhaps you already know that in recent years, opening a business bank account in Hong Kong for your company has become complicated.

The time has passed when you could just show up at any branch and open a business bank account in one day.

But all is not lost. These days there are three ways of handling payments for your company in Hong Kong:

  • Open a “traditional” bank account in Hong Kong (this as I already mentioned has become complicated, as I will explain in detail later in this article);
  • Open an off-shore bank account: this could be simpler but is more expensive, and would also make it very hard to accept payments through Paypal or credit cards via Stripe or Braintree (the companies used by the majority);
  • Open an “alternative” account with Neat, one of the first startups to offer business accounts in Hong Kong that can be opened for free, allowing you to make, send, and receive payments (local and international) under your company name, accept payments through all your major online payment gateways (Paypal, Amazon, Stripe), and even gives you the right to prepaid Mastercards.

In this article, I will describe these three options. I’ll start with Neat, since it’s the simplest. [Read more…]

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How to Get a Visa for Hong Kong: The Ultimate Guide

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Hong Kong visa

How to Get a Visa for Hong Kong – Index

  1. Do I need a Hong Kong Visa?
  2. How long does it take to process a Hong Kong Visa?
  3. How much does a Hong Kong Visa cost?
  4. What are the different types of Hong Kong Visas?
  5. Where can I get a Hong Kong Visa?
  6. What are the documents required for a Hong Kong Visa?
  7. Frequently asked questions

Hong Kong is a melting pot of different cultures and has one of the most business friendly climates in the world. With skyscrapers standing tall, islands, low taxes and a well-functioning system, it’s not strange why many professionals and travelers go here.

Yet, before you embark on your journey to Hong Kong, it’s important that you know if and what type of visa you need. This article covers most of the information you need to know when applying for different visas in Hong Kong.

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Coliving spaces in Hong Kong: A Complete Guide

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Coliving space in Hong Kong

Coliving space in Hong Kong – Index

  1. What is a coliving space?
  2. For how long time do I need to sign up?
  3. Best coliving spaces in Hong Kong
  4. How much does it cost to rent or share a regular apartment in Hong Kong?
  5. Should I choose coliving or a regular apartment?

Hong Kong has the most expensive real estate market in the world and the young generation is mainly to suffer. However, as property prices reach all time highs, we’ve seen a new industry and trend popping up, namely “coliving”.

In this article, you’ll learn what coliving really means (in modern terms), which companies that offer this kind of service in Hong Kong, how much it costs, and more.

Let’s start and have a look what the definition of coliving is.

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The Love for Dogs in Hong Kong

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Dogs in Hong Kong

How many times have you heard it asked “do they eat dogs in China”?

It’s absolutely true but take note of this important distinction: it’s not as widespread as believed in the West and the dog meat festival in Yulin, in Guangxi province, is at the center of controversy and contention.

Despite attempts to block it by various animal rights groups (and not just them!) even this year, in the early days of May, when the arrival of Spring is generally celebrated and life renews, in Chinese cities they are restaurants and consumers, giving life to a horrible slaughter, consuming between 10.000 and 15.000 specimens in the ten days of the festival; the poor creatures are perhaps glad to end up cooked rather than to stay in le povere bestiole sono forse perfino grate di finire cucinate invece che rimanere in macabre cages.

The organizers insist that there’s no difference between eating the meat of pigs, poultry and dogs, arguing in favor of health benefits. Chinese newspapers speak of the event in purely cultural terms, not at all giving poor Rex, Lilly, Argo or Luna special status and branding like an obsession the criticism of Western public opinion. [Read more…]

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Coworking Space in Hong Kong: The Ultimate Guide

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Coworking Space in Hong Kong

Coworking spaces become increasingly popular in many Asian countries including Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Before the rise of coworking spaces, both digital nomads and startups had to rent expensive office spaces, work from home, or work from cafes. Coworking spaces, on the other hand, are convenient, more social, and often cheaper.

Thanks to my positive experiences of using coworking spaces around Asia and in Hong Kong, I decided to write this article.

Coworking Space in Hong Kong – Index

  1. How many coworking spaces are there in Hong Kong and how’s the market?
  2. What are the benefits of using a coworking space?
  3. What are the differences between a hot desk, a dedicated desk and a private office?
  4. How much does it cost with a coworking space in Hong Kong?
  5. Best coworking spaces in Hong Kong

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How to Obtain the 5-Days Visa (VOA) for Shenzhen

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Temporary visas for Shenzhen are issued for tourism purposes only. In the article below, we go into further details and update the information offered in our previous article on business visas, as well as give answers to the following questions.

How to Obtain the 5-Days Visa (VOA) for Shenzhen – Index

  1. Why visit Shenzhen?
  2. Who can get a temporary visa for Shenzhen?
  3. Where can I get a temporary visa for Shenzhen?
  4. What are the requirements for obtaining a temporary visa and how much does it cost?
  5. How long does the temporary visa last and how many entries does it allow?
  6. What are the steps for requesting a visa?
  7. With this temporary visa, can I visit other Chinese cities in addition to Shenzhen?
  8. Can I get this visa at my embassy or consulate?
  9. Does this visa allow me to work in China?
  10. Can I get a similar visa at the border between Macao and Zhuhai?

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