United Arab Emirates

King & Wood Mallesons is a new breed of law firm combining local depth with a global platform. Headquartered in Asia and with access to a global platform, we are providing commercial solutions and transforming the way legal services are delivered.

As the only firm in the world able to practise Chinese, Hong Kong, Australian, English, US and a significant range of European laws, we open doors and unlock opportunities for clients as they look to unleash the fullest potential of the Asian Century. Our ability to connect emerging opportunities, with market leading capability, is pushing the frontiers of what can be achieved - connecting Asia to the world, and the world to Asia.

The Vistra Group is a top tier corporate service provider globally. With offices in over 35 countries, Vistra provides a uniquely broad range of services and solutions. Our capabilities span across international incorporations to trust, fiduciary and fund administration services.

Vistra Hong Kong's team offers a broad range of expertise to both companies and private individuals in Hong Kong and the region, supporting clients not only with their establishment in Hong Kong, but also on an ongoing basis, taking care of all administrative matters enabling our clients to focus on their business. Combining our corporate, fiduciary, and operational expertise, Vistra Hong Kong is truly able to add substantial value and confidence in one of the key hubs of global trade and wealth management.

Our clientele range from individuals and SMEs to MNCs and listed companies. Our bespoke solutions provide a comprehensive service offering ranging from guidance into new markets and incorporating your company, to the handling of all back-office administration such as company secretarial duties, bookkeeping, reporting, and payroll. Our specialized teams can also act as your trade and treasury center.

TMF Group helps global companies expand and invest seamlessly across international borders. Its expert accountants and legal, HR and payroll professionals are located around the world, helping clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investments in different locations. With operations in more than 80 countries providing global business services, TMF Group is the global expert that understands local needs

Grant Thornton is one of the leading business advisers of independent assurance, tax and advisory services that helps dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth. Our brand is respected globally, as one of the major global accounting organisations recognised by capital markets, regulators and international standards setting bodies. As a US$4.7bn global organisation of member firms with 40,000 people in over 130 countries, we have the scale to meet your changing needs, as well as the insight and agility that helps you to stay one step ahead. Privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients come to us for our technical skills and industry capabilities but also for our different way of working. Our partners and teams invest the time to truly understand your business, giving real insight and a fresh perspective to keep you moving. Together with our International Business Centres (IBCs), we can draw on the resources and supports from Grant Thornton’s global network, deep knowledge of the latest regulations, techniques and business practices in major jurisdictions worldwide. Whether a business has domestic or international aspirations, Grant Thornton can help you unlock your potential for growth.

PwC China/Hong Kong is the largest professional services firm in China. PwC’s network firms operate in 157 countries with more than 195,000 partners and staff including almost all of the territories under the Belt and Road Initiative. PwC provides a full range of advisory, consulting, tax and assurance services, including but not limited to valuation strategy services, financial modelling, mergers and acquisitions advisory, investment and project structuring, financial due diligence, tax planning and due diligence and strategic advice to investors in identifying and building capabilities required for this initiative. These successful developments of the Belt and Road Initiative will invariably require some or all of the professional services noted above. PwC will be able to provide local knowledge and expertise in most of the territories under the Belt and Road Initiative.

Crowe Horwath (HK) CPA Limited is a full-service CPA member firm of Crowe Horwath International and is based in Hong Kong. We provide a comprehensive range of professional services including audit, tax, risk management, merger and acquisition, trust, estate planning, data security and IT audit, ESG and sustainability consulting, business and property valuation, human resources, executive coaching and business advisory services to clients in the Greater China region.

As one of the pioneer accounting firms exploring the China market, we are accustomed to the culture, economy and business environment in Hong Kong and Mainland China. We have also built up strong connections with both the public and private sectors in China. Together with the support from member firms of the top 9 accounting network globally, we assist Chinese enterprises to access the international markets and at the same time help our international clients to establish presence in the vast China market.

BDO Limited is the Hong Kong member firm of BDO International Limited, the fifth largest worldwide accountancy network with over 1,300 offices in more than 150 countries and almost 60,000 people, including 31 offices in Mainland China as well as covering all the major countries and cities within the One Belt One Road.

BDO Limited has 50 directors and a staff of over 1,000 in Hong Kong. Our professional services include assurance, taxation, business recovery, forensic accounting, litigation support, matrimonial advisory, risk advisory and business services. Our professionals are well-versed in all accounting and auditing standards, tax and investment regulations prevailing in Hong Kong, Mainland China as well as other major countries. We conform to the highest international standards in a full range of professional services.

Hongkong International Terminals Limited (HIT) is a member of HPH Trust, the world's first container port business trust. HIT is also a part of Hutchison Ports’ global network of port and logistics operations in 52 ports, spanning 27 countries throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia. In answer to dynamic global trade landscape and the need for logistics chain management, HIT diversified its operations beyond the traditional role of a container port operator by leveraging the strength of Hutchison Ports to develop a logistics network based on the principles of efficiency, productivity and cost-effectiveness.

HIT operates 12 berths at Kwai Tsing Container Terminals. Established in 1969, HIT has continuously set industry benchmarks for productivity, efficiency and value-added services. Using state-of-the-art computer systems and award-winning IT applications, HIT has become a pinnacle of industry excellence. In addition, HIT substantially contributes in the continuing development of the Port of Hong Kong and plays a key role in “facilities connectivity”, one of the five major goals of the Belt and Road Initiative. The Port of Hong Kong, recognized as an international transshipment hub, is served by a high frequency of sailings and service coverage: about 310 liner services per week connecting the port to around 450 destinations worldwide.

In January  2019, HIT, Modern Terminals Limited, COSCO-HIT Terminals (Hong Kong) Limited, and Asia Container Terminals Limited formed the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance, a joint operating agreement designed to deliver more efficient service offerings to carriers that call Hong Kong, while enhancing the overall competitiveness of the Port of Hong Kong across the region.