Hong Kong was ranked the 5th place by the World Economic Forum according to the Financial Development Report 2009. (October 2009) Details

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Hong Kong was named the world's freest economy by The Heritage Foundation in 2009. (January 2009)   Details

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According to the World Investment Report 2007 published by the United Nations, FDI inflows to Hong Kong increased to 43 billion US dollars in 2006 from 34 billion dollars in 2005, indicating a 28% increase. In FDI ranking, Hong Kong ranks at 7th position. (16 October 2007)   Details

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Of the 85 countries, Hong Kong recaptures Top Spot in Milken Institute Capital Access index - Milken Institute (20 February 2007)

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Hong Kong, your first choice for realising your business potential. (pdf) Hong Kong Government (January 2007)

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What makes Hong Kong a great city of business? InvestHK

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The Heritage Foundation has named Hong Kong the world's freest economy for the 13 consecutive year. (16 January 2007) (Details)

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"The experience of Hong Kong since its return to the motherland demonstrates that the "One Country, Two Systems" formula has not only enabled it to retain its former systems and characteristics in its continues role as an international trade, financial and shipping centre; but also helped it to acquire greater support and broader scope for development through its ties with the mainland", Premier Zhu Rongji said during his visit to Hong Kong to attend the World Congress of Accountants on 21 November 2002.

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"Europeans impressed with maturity of Hong Kong people", the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Frederick Ma, said on his return to Hong Kong after a week-long promotion in three European cities. (19 July 2003) (Details)

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"There are great opportunities in Hong Kong after the China's WTO entry." Ivan Wong, a local certified public accountant

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In summary, here you are what Hong Kong offers:

• Simple tax system
• Low tax rates
• Politically stable
• A free money market
• Knowledge of doing business in China
• Unrestricted company funding and structuring