Hong Kong Business Information
Trading with and investing in Hong Kong: sources of information and advice
Government and Official Agencies
The NZTE website offers an overview of doing business in Hong Kong, information on networking events and resources for research.
Provides details of services provided by the Consulate-General and information essential for New Zealanders interested in undertaking a short or long-term stay in Hong Kong. Also available on are the latest news posts and a section on business and trade with Hong Kong.
Contact details for the New Zealand Consulate-General, offices of NZTE, New Zealand Immigration, Tourism New Zealand, and Investment New Zealand North Asia. Details will be shown after your search is entered.
Invest Hong Kong provides comprehensive, free services for companies interested in investing in the territory. Its site offers a business profile of the city, information on how to set up operations there, and links to government departments. Invest Hong Kong's New Zealand representative can be contacted on tel: 09 307 2213 or 021 224 0520, or via email at hongkong@triocommunications.co.nz.
The department's site provides information on import and export rules, support for SMEs, the Closer Economic Partnership Agreement between Hong Kong and Mainland China and trade relations. Its closest office to New Zealand is the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Sydney. Its New Zealand representative can be contacted on Tel: 09 307 2213 or 021 224 0520, or via email at: hongkong@triocommunications.co.nz.
This site explains processes including import/export clearance procedures, consumer protection complaints, payment and refund of duties, customs and excise-related licences and permits and import/export declarations. There is also detailed information on cargo clearance.
Information on control of food imports, and on legislation and policy concerning food.
Departmental website providing information on food and beverage regulations.
Searchable database of Hong Kong-registered companies and data held on them by the Registrar of Companies.
Information on patents, trademarks and design registration.
Detailed economic and social indicators for Hong Kong.
Industry Support and Networking Organisations
The Trade Development Council is a global marketing and service organisation for Hong Kong-based manufacturers, traders and service exporters, providing marketing opportunities, business matching services, market intelligence and SME development programmes. Its site offers one-stop sourcing by product category. The closest office for New Zealand is in Sydney, but the Hong Kong New Zealand Business Association (below) functions as a contact point for traders wanting information.
This Trade Development Council web page offers advice on setting up a business in Hong Kong, regulatory issues, documentation and application procedures.
The Hong Kong New Zealand Business Association has been helping foster business links between New Zealand and the territory since 1988. Its membership includes major corporations, SMEs and individuals, some of whom have joint membership with its sister organization, the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce is the city's largest chamber, with some 4,000 corporate members. Its site features Hong Kong and Mainland China business directories, a monthly business bulletin and business matching. The chamber's certification, business policy, economic and legal affairs and international business divisions also provide information.
The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has 165 members, maintains close relations with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, and offers its members benefits that include a business mentorship programme.
Kea assists in helping leverage the knowledge and contacts of talented New Zealanders around the world. Kea is represented in Hong Kong by the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (see above).
Social organisation focused on enriching the lives of its members in Hong Kong. Its site lists its activities and upcoming events.
Other useful websites:
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Trade directories are produced by Hong Kong Trade Development Council, although many have been replaced by online resources. Market reports, trade analysis and a trade library are available at the council's Business InfoCentre.
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The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong publishes a book entitled Connectionz annually, which contains information about its New Zealand members in Hong Kong, as well as marketing information for New Zealand.
Online business directory that can be searched by keyword.
The Centre for Health Protection specialises in disease prevention and control and provides health warnings to locals and visitors.
Information for business and leisure travellers heading to Hong Kong.
The New Zealand database was created by the University of Auckland Library in conjunction with the New Zealand Asia Institute. It a freely available resource for researchers focusing on business information and engagement between New Zealand and Asia.
The Asian edition of the leading US business daily.
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Hong Kong profile on the Economist website
Reliable information on the region's political and economic situation