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Hong Kong is one of the top international business, trade and financial hub drive of China. Building on its traditional free market economic policy, Hong Kong has developed into a modern, vibrant and cosmopolitan services economy, underpinning the role of the city as a global business platform.
The Hong Kong government will continue to pursue closer integration with the Chinese mainland in terms of the flow of people and resources, notably through the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement. Hong Kong’s lead over mainland China's financial centres, including the largest of them, Shanghai, will be maintained in the forecast period owing to its superior infrastructure, strong regulatory environment and skilled workforce. Logistical ties with Guangdong province on the mainland will be strengthened.
With all the golden opportunities in the future, why not set foot and relocate to Hong Kong? Hong Kong has a high demand for professionals and experts on many industries and positions. Employing approximately 3.5 million people in such a small city and with about 3 million employed within the service industry.
Major business sectors in Hong Kong are:
Business and Professional Services
Consumer, Retail and Sourcing
Financial Services
Technology (esp. electronics & biotech)
Telecommunications
Tourism and Entertainment
Transportation
Special Projects (esp. industrial & food products)
The Hong Kong income tax standard rate of tax is 16% (2008). Allowances for single parents, married couples and for the number of dependent children reduce the taxable amount from the total of salary.
Try your luck and start applying for jobs from Hong Kong! Once you’re a successful candidate, employment visa is easy to apply. Here are the information in order to process an employment visa:
¨ Copy of Passport
¨ Photograph (not larger than 55mm x 45mm and not smaller than 50mm x 40mm)
¨ Personal information
¨ Address
¨ Contact number, fax
¨ Marital status
¨ Current employer
¨ Any family member who will be accompanying
¨ Working experience and education background
¨ Sponsor information
¨ Position offered to Applicant
¨ Job Title
¨ Monthly salary
¨ Intra-company transfer
¨ Benefits
¨ Job Duties
Popular recruitment website in Hong Kong are:
http://www.jobsdb.com
http://www.careertimes.com
http://www.classifiedpost.com.hk
Good luck on your future career path!
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