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Understanding the tax incentives in Hong Kong for foreign businesses

Learn about tax incentives and benefits for foreign-owned businesses in Hong Kong. From corporate tax cuts to tax holidays, and more.

Hong Kong

Corporate Secretary in Hong Kong

Looking for a Corporate Secretary in Hong Kong? Take the stress out of regulatory compliance and ensure your business meets all legal requirements with Emerhub’s experienced corporate secretarial services. Get in touch to find out more about our dedicated company secretary services in Hong Kong. Why enter the Hong Kong market with Emerhub? Emerhub’s market […]

Corporate Secretary Services in Hong Kong by Emerhub

Simplify compliance with Emerhub’s company secretary service, managing all of your company’s administrative tasks including report filing and deadline tracking

Successfully enabled over 1000 companies to enter multiple Asian markets

Set up and streamline your business operations with Emerhub’s dedicated company secretary service

Complying with Local Laws and Regulations
Comply with the Companies Ordinance & meet legal requirements with our experienced Hong Kong corporate secretaries.
Timely Filing of Returns and Documents
Our corporate secretaries ensure the accurate and timely filing of statutory returns and documents to the Companies Registry, Inland Revenue Department, and other relevant departments.
Corporate Governance Practices
Stay informed on the latest corporate governance practices and ensure your business is meeting all requirements. We regularly update our knowledge and provide advice.
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Why do you need a Corporate Secretary in Hong Kong?

To start a business in Hong Kong, you need a local company secretary. Their role is to ensure compliance with government regulations and document any structural or managerial changes. The company secretary should be based in the region and have the expertise to keep your business compliant.

Conducting Conformation Reviews

Our company secretary ensures full conformity with Hong Kong Companies Ordinance by filing statutory returns and maintaining accurate company records.

Notifying of Changes to Legal Details per Statutory Requirements

Emerhub’s secretarial services handle the preparation and filing of documents for statutory changes, such as changes to shareholders’ shares allocation.

Maintenance of Legally Mandated Records

Hong Kong companies are required by law to keep resolutions, meeting minutes, and financial records that are available to members and the government. This is part of the Corporate Secretary’s responsibilities.

Managing Various Essential Administrative Tasks

The company secretary manages the Business Registration Certificate application and renewal process and keeps the board informed of corporate governance practices.

Looking for a Corporate Secretary in Hong Kong?

Take the stress out of regulatory compliance and ensure your business meets all legal requirements with Emerhub’s experienced corporate secretarial services. Get in touch to find out more about our dedicated company secretary services in Hong Kong.

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Why enter the Hong Kong market with Emerhub?

Emerhub’s market entry services in Hong Kong are backed up by a 12-year legacy of facilitating market entry for foreigners into South East Asia. With 6 offices across 5 countries in the region, Emerhub can facilitate businesses in not just one, but multiple markets at a time.

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Projects Delivered

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Clients served

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Client Testimonials

Engaged Emerhub for accounting and secretarial services. The services are satisfactory and work is completed on a timely basis.

Christabel Koh
Vice President, Finance at Stampede Solution Sdn. Bhd.

I appreciate the effort and professional ability you have shown in delivering services to us.

Caelin Reddy
TecEx

Very helpful in getting things resolved whenever we had queries.

Nikunj Mathur
FlexM Pte. Ltd

Frequently Asked Questions

All private limited companies are legally obligated to have a company secretary.

Hong Kong companies must legally appoint a company secretary for business registration. Emerhub’s company secretary ensures conformance through timely reporting of changes, filing returns, and maintaining accurate records.

It is not permitted to operate without a company secretary in Hong Kong, per the Companies Ordinance. Our company secretary meets the local residency and age requirements for compliance.

Yes, allow us to simplify the process for you and ensure a seamless experience with our dedicated assistance.

Get a corporate secretary in Hong Kong

Get in touch with and Emerhub Consultant today to get a corporate secretary for your company in Hong Kong

How to Calculate Import Tax and Duty in Vietnam

Looking to start importing to Vietnam? Here is how to calculate the import taxes in Vietnam.

Payroll in the Philippines: Wages and Related Benefits

Understanding the ins and outs of managing payroll is essential for business owners. What do you need to consider when managing payroll in the Philippines?

Calculating corporate taxes for a foreign branch office in Vietnam

Calculating corporate taxes for a foreign branch office in Vietnam

There are three common types of corporate taxes for a branch office in Vietnam. Emerhub helps you to stay in compliance for calculating the corporate taxes for your branch office in Vietnam.

Vietnam

Payroll Management in Vietnam

emerhub’s payroll management team in Vietnam ensures that your employees are paid accurately and on time every month How to register your employees for payroll management in Vietnam with Emerhub For Emerhub to efficiently manage your payroll every month, the following documents are required for each employee to be added for payroll management Curriculum vitae […]

Outsource Payroll management in Vietnam for your teams

Emerhub handles your monthly payroll and the complexities of local laws, taxed, and social contributions on your behalf while you focus on your core business functions.

OVER 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN MANAGING PAYROLL FOR MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN VIETNAM

Make payroll management in Vietnam easier with Emerhub

Computation and distribution of salaries
Your employees’ salaries will be automatically calculated and distributed on time, at the decided frequency.
Income tax management
We handle required contributions, including how they are distributed between the employer and the employee.
Management of social security and health insurance
The employee’s social security and health insurance, as well as the allocation of costs between the employer and employee, will be handled by Emerhub.
One monthly invoice
You will be notified each month to confirm essential employee details, and we will handle all the payroll paperwork and payments (optional). Employer will receive a monthly invoice.
Assigned payroll expert
We provide all of our clients with a dedicated payroll specialist so that you can receive one-on-one service and consultation.
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Employee compensation as per Vietnamese laws

Emerhub’s payroll management team ensures that your employees’ payroll is handled in accordance with Vietnamese law to keep your business compliant

Employee compensation & benefits

Salaries vary by location and industry but the minimum salary in Vietnam is 4,680,000 VND. Employees are entitled to receive 13 months’ salary along with other optional allowances including transport allowance, functional allowance, meal allowance, housing allowance, etc.

Leaves and holidays

In Vietnam, employees are entitled to 12 paid days off every year, as well as public holidays announced by the Vietnamese government.

Working hours & overtime laws

Employees in Vietnam work for 48 hrs per week. Overtime, by mutual agreement, cannot exceed four hours per day, 40 a month, or 200 each year. Industries subject to seasonal variations in work, such as textiles, clothing, and electronics, have an annual overtime maximum of 300 hours.

emerhub’s payroll management team in Vietnam ensures that your employees are paid accurately and on time every month

How to register your employees for payroll management in Vietnam with Emerhub

For Emerhub to efficiently manage your payroll every month, the following documents are required for each employee to be added for payroll management

Curriculum vitae certified by local authorities

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2 sets of notarized ID card

Attested degree and certificates

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Health certification

3 x 4 (cm) size photos

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Documents to register dependents for medical insurance

Labor Contract

How does Emerhub handle your teams’ payroll in Vietnam?

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Submit the required documents of your employees along with their salary information.

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We register your employees with the labor department for health and social insurance as mandated by local law.

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Emerhub calculates salaries, overtime, benefits, and employment taxes for your employees as part of our Payroll management services in Vietnam

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We handle the submission of personal income tax (PIT) declarations each quarter and take care of the PIT settlements on an annual basis.

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Our services also include the submission of your company’s Labor Use Report biannually

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Why outsource your payroll to Emerhub?

Cost-effective

Using Emerhub’s payroll management in Vietnam is cost-effective because your company will not need an in-house payroll staff.

Local laws compliance

Emerhub ensures that you remain compliant with local laws related to wages, benefits and employment taxes.

Fast and Accurate paychecks

Our highly skilled and experienced accounting team will issue accurate paychecks in a timely manner.

End-to-end support

Emerhub provides continuing assistance if you want to set up your own company and transfer employment in the long run.

Frequently Asked Questions

While all employees can start with a limited probation period, the minimum contract length for employees in Vietnam is no less than 1 year.

No, because this is a government initiative. All participants have the same level of coverage. However, if you want to provide additional benefits to your employees, you can request that we register private insurance for them.

As part of Vietnam’s social security system, employees are offered health insurance, annual leaves, sick leaves, maternity, and paternity leaves. In addition to the mandatory benefits, it is customary for employers to provide telephone, lunch, transportation, and home allowances.

Probation in Vietnam can be 6 to 60 days depending on the qualification and education of the new employee.

Yes, an employer can choose to put their employee on a full-time contract at the start of their employment without going through probation.

The employer contributes to social insurance (17.5% of gross salary), health insurance (3% of gross salary), unemployment insurance (1% of gross salary), and labor union fee (2% of gross salary)

No, Employees must be notified 30 to 45 days before their employment contract is terminated.

Get started with payroll management in Vietnam

Book a call with an Emerhub Consultant to register your employees for Payroll management with Emerhub

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Employing Foreign Workers in Vietnam

Frequently asked questions about employing foreign workers in Vietnam and the requirements.

Indonesia

Payroll Management in Indonesia

Attract Top talent and retain your employees by offering additional benefits Emerhub manages Social security contributions for you and your employees As a part of Payroll management in Indonesia, Emerhub ensures your employees are given every benefit that is entitled to them on top of their basic salaries. Social security contributions (BPJS) in Indonesia cover […]

Get hassle-free payroll management in Indonesia with Emerhub

Emerhub ensure that your employees in Indonesia are paid on time, in compliance with local laws and with all benefits entitled to them

Over 10 years of experience in managing payroll for multiple international organizations in indonesia

Payroll management made easy with Emerhub

Assigned payroll expert
Emerhub assigns you a dedicated payroll specialist so that you can speak with them directly and receive one-on-one services.
Computation and distribution of salaries
We calculate your employees’ salaries each month based on all factors including overtime, contributions, and deductions, and disperse them in an accurate and timely manner.
Income tax management
Our company calculates and withholds tax on your employee’s salary and pays it to The Directorate General of Taxes in Indonesia every month. Employees receive tax receipts as part of their annual tax filing.
Management of social security and health insurance
Emerhub provides social security benefits to employees as mandated by law by registering them with the labor department. We also distribute the allocated cost for social security contributions between employees and employers as per the legal requirements.
One monthly invoice
Pay only one invoice per month, and let Emerhub handle dispersion of money to every party involved
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Employee compensations as per Indonesian laws

With a 10+ year history of payroll management in Indonesia, Emerhub ensures that your employees’ payroll is handled in accordance with Indonesian law to keep your business compliant

Employee compensation & benefits

Salaries vary by location and industry, starting from 3,070,000 IDR for entry level roles. Employees are entitled to receive 13 months’ salary every year. Optionally, companies may pay for other fixed allowances including transport allowance, functional allowance, meal allowance, housing allowance, etc.

Health & social security BPJS

Employers in Indonesia must offer BPJS Health and BPJS social benefits as per law, including work accidents, death, old age, pension, and unemployment assistance.

Working hours & overtime laws

Employees in Indonesia work 40 hours per week. A worker’s overtime calculation is dependent on whether overtime is performed during the weekday, over the weekend, or on a public holiday.

Leaves and holidays

In Indonesia, employees are entitled to 12 paid days off every year, as well as public holidays announced by the Indonesian government.

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Attract Top talent and retain your employees by offering additional benefits

Emerhub manages Social security contributions for you and your employees

As a part of Payroll management in Indonesia, Emerhub ensures your employees are given every benefit that is entitled to them on top of their basic salaries. Social security contributions (BPJS) in Indonesia cover five aspects and are typically shared between employees and employers. These include health security, work accident security, old age security, pension security, and unemployment security

Looking to get started with Emerhub’s Payroll Management for your employees in Indonesia?

Get in touch with an Emerhub Consultant for a free consultation today

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company registration in the Philippines takes between 60-180 days

Our three-step process for Payroll Management in Indonesia

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Submit the required documents of your employees along with their salary information.

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We register your employees with the labor department for health and social insurance as mandated by local law.

3

Emerhub calculates salaries, overtime, benefits, and employment taxes for your employees.

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We handle the submission of personal income tax (PIT) declarations each quarter and take care of settlements on an annual basis.

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Our services also include the submission of your company’s Labor Use Report biannually

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Emerhub is a market entry and HR services organization with a 10+ year history of delivering success in emerging markets

Cost-effective

Using Emerhub’s payroll management in Indonesia is cost-effective because your company will not need an in-house payroll staff.

Local laws compliance

Emerhub ensures that you remain compliant with local laws related to wages, benefits and employment taxes.

Fast and Accurate paychecks

Our highly skilled and experienced accounting team will issue accurate paychecks in a timely manner.

End-to-End Support

Emerhub provides continuing assistance if you want to set up your own company and transfer employment in the long run.

Client Testimonials

Engaged Emerhub for payroll, accounting, and secretarial services. The services are satisfactory and work is completed on a timely basis.

Christabel Koh
Stampede Solution Sdn. Bhd

I recommend Emerhub without a doubt. The service has been perfect.

David  Pascual
Mirai

I’ve been with EMERHUB for almost a year and have received exceptional professional services throughout the entire time. I highly recommend the team of Emerhub.

Ales Kernjak
AK Brand Experience

Frequently Asked Questions

At Emerhub we provide payroll management, HR assistance, and annual personal tax reporting services.

Yes, all businesses are required to offer social security (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan), and all employees must be registered with BPJS.

No, because this is a government initiative. All participants have the same level of coverage. However, if you want to provide additional benefits to your employees, you can request that we register private insurance for them.

Yes, we also provide post-establishment services like payroll management and employee handling.

THR (Tunjangan Hari Raya) is a mandatory allowance that is to be given on religious holidays with the amount of a one-time salary. Permanent employees are required by law to receive financial assistance once a year, before their most important religious holidays.

Local Indonesians who spend 183 days during a fiscal year in the country are subject to an individual income tax. The tax rate range from 5% to 30% depending upon the annual income threshold.

Foreign employees residing in Indonesia with a Work Permit (KITAS) are subject to PPh 21 Income Tax. The employer deducts the tax from their salary and pays it directly to the tax office. Foreigners under an Investor KITAS are not required to register for a tax identification number (NPWP), however, if they do not have an NPWP a 20% surcharge will be applied to their tax rate.

Get started with payroll management in indonesia

Book a call with an Emerhub Consultant to register your employees for Payroll management with Emerhub

Bali

Property management in Bali

Looking for support to buy a new property or manage your existing one in Bali? Get in touch with an Emerhub Consultant for a free consultation today Emerhub is a market entry organization with a 10+ year history of delivering success in emerging markets Multinational Presence Apart from Indonesia, we have offices located in the […]

Buy, sell and manage your property in Bali with Emerhub

Set up a property business or buy the right property for yourself in Bali with Emerhub

100+ clients served for property management and due deligence

Property Management in Bali made simple with Emerhub

Buyer’s Agent
We act on your behalf to chase the properties you are interested in. We are here to represent you during all the phases of your project from the selection to the negotiation and signature
Due Diligence
Finding the property is the first step. Making sure it is legitimate is the most important part. Are you sure the property belongs to the claimed owner? Can you do business with the property? Emerhub ensures all documents are in order for you to make a safe investment
Agreements review and drafting
Our team will review the documents in Indonesian language and will help you to draft the agreements to make sure you are protected
Business setup
Taking your property to the next step, Emerhub helps you to set up the right structure for your business to generate income in Bali.
Project management
Did you find a property and need somebody to follow up on your project or find contractors? Our team will follow your project while you’re abroad.
Tax and compliance
It is common for property owners to worry about double taxation when buying property. Our consultant can help you to understand all implication and ensure you remain in compliance to local laws
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Offering end-to-end property management in Bali for foreigners and locals

Whether you want to buy something new, sell your existing properties, or find the best business solutions for your needs, Emerhub’s consultants are here to help!

Expertise and independence

Trust an independent business consulting firm to follow up on your project. We act as your representative and follow your instructions.

We speak your language

Our consultants are from all around the world and understand your needs. Speaking to somebody who understands you is the key to finding the best solutions for your property needs.

Emerhub property management services in Bali

Emerhub offers complete property management in Bali

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Property due diligence

Our Consultants ensure that any buying or selling deal that you might be engaged in is legitimate.

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Buyer’s agent

Our consultants are your representatives, with the mission of helping you find the best possible property deals for your needs.

Looking for support to buy a new property or manage your existing one in Bali?

Get in touch with an Emerhub Consultant for a free consultation today

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Emerhub consultants work as your partners to find the most profitable solutions for your property needs

How does Emerhub’s property management service work in Bali?

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Get in touch with us to discuss your project with one of our consultants

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We help you find or negotiate the property with the third party

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We assist with all meetings and prepare and review the agreements for you

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We perform due diligence on the property

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We appoint the notary and make sure your agreement is secured and we help you during the sales or purchase process

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We assist you to set up your business and get all the necessary licenses

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Emerhub will process your Visa and Permit to stay in Bali

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Our tax and accounting team will make sure you are compliant with the local regulation

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Emerhub is a market entry organization with a 10+ year history of delivering success in emerging markets

Multinational Presence

Apart from Indonesia, we have offices located in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Pakistan

We are Advisors

We have dedicated and highly qualified consultants that assist our clients end-to-end

Experience in Due diligence

Emerhub’s consultants are well-versed in local practices of buying and selling properties and can avoid unfavorable losses for you by conducting extensive due diligence

Market Leadership Perks

As one of the leading business consultancies in Indonesia, Emerhub has strong connections with realtors, notaries, and other 3rd parties that are utilized to give clients the best possible solutions to their needs.

Client Testimonials

The team at Emerhub has been fantastic assistance to ensure all legal documents are in place before operation in Indonesia!  
Highly recommend

Connor Byrne
THE PILATES PROJECT

Emerhub has been extremely helpful with our visa, property due-diligence and arranging meetings with brokers and agents.

Sharee Maurice
WTM Holdings Ltd

Your team proved on more than one occasion that they held ‘my interests’ as a priority when some unforeseen obstacles presented. They also walked me through processes that allowed me to set up the correct structure for intended end-state

William Maurice
Milaha

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You need some licenses and vehicles to do it. Emerhub can help you to structure your business

No. As a foreigner you are allowed to own a property with the right permit in Indonesia. You can also lease a property as a foreigner

Yes, our business consultants will help you to find the right place according to your requirements

We recommend to never sign anything before making sure the owner is the real owner and you can use legally your property once you buy it. Emerhub ensures proper due diligence before recommending any deals.

Indonesian law does not define the length of a lease agreement. The common practice is 25 years + another 25 years extension.

Get started with Emerhub’s property management services

Tell us about your business and an Emerhub consultant will get in touch to manage your property needs in Bali

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