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Types of Trusts

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02 January 2012

Types of Trusts

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Trusts fencing mask

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02 January 2013

What is a trust?

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a foundation and a trust

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02 January 2014

What's the difference between a foundation and a trust?

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Rowing team limited liability partnerships

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01 January 2018

International uses of UK Limited Liability Partnerships

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MNCs Singapore City Scpae

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03 September 2018

MNCs: Why you should set up a subsidiary in Singapore

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BVI Offshore Island

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07 November 2018

Setting up a BVI company - what you need to know

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Asian Market temple

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01 January 2019

Asian Market-Entry: Are you asking the right questions?

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choose an entity type in China

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14 May 2019

Expanding into China: Choosing between a WFOE, Rep office and China joint venture

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company seals and chops in China

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05 August 2019

Everything you need to know about company chops and seals in China

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Shanghai STAR market

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05 September 2019

Shanghai launches science and technology innovation board

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five steps for setting up China e-commerce

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06 November 2019

Five steps to launching an e-commerce presence in China

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trading company in China

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19 March 2020

How to start a trading company in China

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Singapore Asean Gateway

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30 March 2020

Why Singapore is the gateway to ASEAN

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How to Open a Bank Account in China

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08 April 2020

How to open a bank account in China

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Chinese Accounting

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08 April 2020

Chinese accounting standards vs. international financial reporting standards: what are the main differences?

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company incorporation in China

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08 April 2020

The simple and better way for China company registration

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Singapore's approach to Muslim succession

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14 July 2020

Islamic Law Inheritance Singapore

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Legal Representatives in China

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05 November 2020

Duties and responsibilities of legal representatives in China

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Annual Compliance Requirements China

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15 December 2020

Annual compliance requirements for companies in China

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Payroll Services in the UK

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12 January 2021

Payroll services in the UK

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fapiao china

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29 January 2021

All you need to know about ‘Fapiao’ (invoices) in China

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Hawksford Star Capitol growth

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01 March 2021

New private equity investor to support Hawksford growth strategy

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03 March 2021

Navigating FCA Regulation and Authorisation

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JPUT London City

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09 March 2021

An overview: Jersey Property Unit Trust JPUT

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Chinese Banking System

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12 March 2021

The Chinese banking system and its impacts on companies’ operations

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Singapore holding companies

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31 March 2021

A guide to opening a holding company in Singapore

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Finance Your Business in China

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12 May 2021

How to finance your business in China

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New PRC foreign investment law

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18 August 2021

How will the new PRC Foreign Investment Law impact your company

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Era of electronic labour

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02 September 2021

The rise of electronic labour contracts in China

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biotech company expand into China

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17 September 2021

Hawksford helps boost Genomica's biotech growth in China

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German Hidden Champions

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08 October 2021

The establishment of hidden champions in emerging markets

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UK Residential Property Structures

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27 October 2021

UK Residential Property Structures: What are the best options

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Singapore payroll regulations

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15 December 2021

Singapore payroll regulations - what you need to know

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Challenges of international expansion

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29 December 2021

Challenges of international expansion and how to overcome them

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Jersey Private Funds on the Rise

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20 January 2022

Jersey Private Funds on the Rise

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Hawksofrd; Foreign grantor trusts

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21 January 2022

A Brief Look at Foreign Grantor Trusts and the Opportunities for US Beneficiaries

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China's three child policy

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25 January 2022

What does China's three-child policy mean for your business?

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Preferential tax treatments

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26 January 2022

China extends several preferential tax treatments

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Singapore Asia's leading tech hub

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27 January 2022

Singapore upholds its position as Asia’s leading tech hub despite global corporate tax rate increases

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Hawksford; Five reasons why companies will expand globally

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01 February 2022

Five reasons why companies will expand globally

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Hawksford; 63 international promotions

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07 February 2022

Hawksford Group announces 63 international promotions

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China tax incentives and subsidies

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10 February 2022

China's tax incentives and subsidies: boosting foreign investment

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Incorporate your business in china

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14 February 2022

How to incorporate your business in China without being physically present

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Protecting next generation Asian wealth

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16 February 2022

Protecting next generation Asian wealth post pandemic: What’s changed?

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The hong kong budget 2022-2023

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23 February 2022

The Hong Kong budget 2022-2023: subsidies, one-off tax cuts and property concessions

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Payroll management: Benefits and challenges

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01 March 2022

Payroll management: Benefits and challenges

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UK payroll services

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01 March 2022

UK payroll services

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Singapore Australia Free Trade Agreement What

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07 March 2022

Singapore Australia Free Trade Agreement What You Need to Know

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Mitigate risks of double taxation

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09 March 2022

How to mitigate the risks of double taxation on royalty fees

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Trustee challenges in today's environment

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30 March 2022

Trustee challenges in today's environment

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Hawksford partnership with two Jersey charities

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31 March 2022

Hawksford Group announces partnership with two Jersey charities

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Jersey to support EU capital raising

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12 April 2022

Alternative managers increasingly choosing Jersey to support EU capital raising

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New tax relief measures in China

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12 April 2022

New tax relief measures released in China for businesses and individuals

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VAT taxpayers in China

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22 April 2022

Understanding VAT small-scale and general taxpayers in China

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Pension insurance refund china

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16 May 2022

How to apply for pension insurance refund when leaving China

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China's negative list

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20 May 2022

China’s ‘Negative List’ for foreign investment access

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Why outsource your payroll

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21 June 2022

Why outsource your payroll

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The evolving role of philanthropy

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03 July 2022

The evolving role of philanthropy

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Hawksford acquires two international businesses

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04 July 2022

Hawksford acquires two international businesses

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Key considerations for international business expansion

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27 July 2022

Key considerations for international business expansion

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Doing business in china

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27 July 2022

Top 4 regions for doing business in China

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retail case study

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27 July 2022

Hawksford helps Valextra grow and scale with ease in Asia

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New normal for businesses in China

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02 August 2022

‘New normal’ for businesses in China: e-business licenses and chops

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How to manage staff in China

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17 August 2022

How to hire, fire and manage staff in China

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Guide to UK company incorporation

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23 August 2022

Guide to UK company incorporation

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China's VAT credit refund

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06 September 2022

How to succeed: China's VAT credit refund policy

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Tax practice for overseas shareholders

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16 September 2022

Tax practice for overseas shareholders receiving dividends from the PRC

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Hawksford; venture capital

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23 September 2022

Venture capital: Trends, implications and crystal balls

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The new philanthropy lifecycle

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29 September 2022

The new philanthropy lifecycle

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Jersey's corporate services environment

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14 October 2022

Jersey's corporate services environment provides platform for global success

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Financial planning in uncertain times

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28 October 2022

Financial planning in uncertain times

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Introducing London’s capital market

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21 December 2022

Capital Markets: The global allure of London and Hong Kong

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Cloud-based HR and payroll solutions

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29 December 2022

How cloud-based HR and payroll solutions simplify people management

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Tax rate for high and new technology company

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05 January 2023

Tax incentives for high and new-technology enterprises (HNTEs) in China

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Hawksford announces 59 international promotions

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23 January 2023

Hawksford announces 59 international promotions

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Opportunities and challenges in the African market

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08 February 2023

The future of funds: Opportunities and challenges in the African market

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Hawksford acquires Amsterdam-based corporate services firm

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13 February 2023

Hawksford acquires Amsterdam-based corporate services firm ACT Management Services

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Wealthy families must adapt to meet emerging economic challenges

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15 March 2023

Wealthy families must adapt to meet emerging economic challenges

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UK Spring budget special

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17 March 2023

UK - Spring budget special

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The UK – one of the best locations for fintech companies seeking international expansion

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23 March 2023

The UK – one of the best locations for fintech companies seeking international expansion

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Joint Venture in China

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26 March 2023

How to set up a joint venture in China

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2023: The year China reopened to the world

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05 April 2023

2023: The year China reopened to the world

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Overcome succession planning challenges

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06 April 2023

How to overcome succession planning challenges in family-owned businesses

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Singapore home for single family offices

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06 April 2023

Singapore: the perfect home for single family offices

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Tailored solutions for a UK engineering company

Case Studies

11 April 2023

Tailored solutions for a UK engineering company

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Successful business support for UK creative hub

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11 April 2023

Successful business support for UK creative hub

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Med-tech company enters UK market with support from Hawksford

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11 April 2023

Med-tech company enters UK market with support from Hawksford

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Hawksford helps Gobi Cashmere expand in the UK

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11 April 2023

Hawksford helps Gobi Cashmere expand in the UK

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Hawksford provided corporate services to a retail client expanding its presence in the UK.

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11 April 2023

Successfully assisting international retail player with UK expansion

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IP: the Irish proposition

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20 April 2023

IP: the Irish proposition

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Hawksford assisted Rocket to set up their business in Singapore

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25 April 2023

Hawksford assisted Rocket to set up their business in Singapore

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Hawksford helped European tech company MetaSensing expand into the Asia-Pacific region

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25 April 2023

Hawksford helped MetaSensing establish their business in Singapore

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Hawksford assisted GPS with incorporating its business in Singapore

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25 April 2023

Hawksford assisted GPS with incorporating its business in Singapore

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Doing business in the UK

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27 April 2023

eBook: Doing business in the UK

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Evolving role of consultants in China

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02 May 2023

The evolving role of consultants in the Chinese financial services industry

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Family Office doorway

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04 May 2023

Five reasons why you should set up a family office in Jersey

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UK holding companies

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10 May 2023

UK holding companies: overview and benefits

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Find out how and why Singapore has gained prominence as the preferred base for family offices.

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30 May 2023

The lure of Singapore: An attractive destination for single family offices

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What luxury brands need to know before expanding into China

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05 June 2023

What luxury brands need to know before expanding into China

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Immigration guide COMPASS framework

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14 June 2023

Immigration guide - Complementarity Assessment (COMPASS) Framework

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Hawksford appoints new Director

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15 August 2023

Hawksford appoints new Director of Fund Services

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News Funds Community Europe
private client team with double director

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24 August 2023

Hawksford strengthens Private Client team

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Hawksford expands global M&A team

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31 August 2023

Hawksford expands global M&A team to deliver enhanced inorganic growth

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registered capital for wfoe in china

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11 September 2023

How much capital is required when registering a WFOE in China?

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new acquisition of healy consultants

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12 September 2023

Hawksford acquires global business set up experts Healy Consultants

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hr and payroll in china

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15 September 2023

Understanding HR and payroll in China

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Hawksford wins CGI Corporate Services Team of the Year 2023

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30 October 2023

Hawksford wins CGI Corporate Services Team of the Year 2023

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The UK for Tech Startups

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08 November 2023

Unlocking success: the UK for tech startups

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Roles and responsibilities of a company shareholder

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15 November 2023

Roles and responsibilities of a company shareholder

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Five qualities that make a successful chairperson

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15 November 2023

Five qualities that make a successful chairperson

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The core principles of good corporate governance

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17 November 2023

The core principles of good corporate governance

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20 November 2023

Hawksford to acquire Cayman and US-based firm Paradigm Governance Partners

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UK’s focus on innovation pivotal in supporting global business growth

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27 November 2023

UK’s focus on innovation pivotal in supporting global business growth

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2023-autumn-budget-update

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29 November 2023

Autumn budget 2023 update

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Choose a business location in China

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01 December 2023

How to choose a business location in China?

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