opening a travel agency in hong kong
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Opening a Travel Agency in Hong Kong
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Tourism in Hong Kong
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• Tourism is an important part of Hong Kong’s economy and the Government has encouraged this business sector by introducing special visit schemes for Chinese tourists.
• Hong Kong is both a tourist destination and a world-renowned business centre.
Top Tourist Attractions in Hong Kong
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• The Peak is perhaps the city’s top tourist attraction that offers visitors the iconic view over this vibrant city.
• Other popular places include:
Disneyland; Ocean Park Hong Kong; the Temple Street Market; the Clock Tower; the Wong Tai Sin Temple and many
others.
Tourists in Hong Kong
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• The top visiting nationalities in Hong Kong include Chinese tourists, those from the United States, Taiwan or South Korea. Visitors from European countries like France also choose to visit Hong Kong.
• Travel agencies can provide various services for international tourists looking to spend some time in Hong Kong.
Establishing a Travel Agency in Hong Kong
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• Investors will need to choose the suitable business type and then prepare the documents needed for company formation in Hong Kong.
• The travel agency will be able to start its business activities after it obtains the company registration certificate from the Companies Registry and the additional permits.
Requirements for Travel Agencies in Hong Kong
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• Travel agencies in Hong Kong will need to carry their business in a suitable premises. Investors can rent or buy a property in Hong Kong for this purpose.
• Travel companies will need to comply with the regular requirements for legal entities, including those for taxation in Hong Kong.
Travel Agency Formation in Hong Kong
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• Tour operators in Hong Kong can have a large client base and can, in time, expand their touring services to other areas in Mainland China or Macau.
• Our company formation experts in Hong Kong can help you open a travel agency in the city.
Travel Agencies in Hong Kong
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• A travel agency in Hong Kong can take the form of a limited liability company.
• Travel agencies will need to hire licensed travel agents and they can provide a wide range of services, including group tours, private tours, cruise holidays, various tour packages.
Hong Kong Travel Agents
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• Travel agents and tour operators in Hong Kong need to provide their services based on a licence.
• Travel agents can set-up a sole proprietorship and offer consultancy and travel services on their own.
The Travel Agent Licence in Hong Kong
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• Applications for a travel agent licence are submitted to the Travel Agents Registry in Hong Kong. The applicant must meet certain conditions, including being a member of the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong.
• Our company formation agents in Hong Kong can help you submit this application.
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