Hong Kong

Hong Kong is world famous for its spectacular harbour, its varied food and its shopping. It is also a place that has historically been driven by the local people's entrepreneurial spirit. It is an incredibly fast paced and vibrant city. Assimilating into the city's lifestyle is relatively easy.

Hong Kong's economy is similarly vibrant, and historically resilient. For the last few years Hong Kong has been voted the world's freest economy. Where hard work is recognised and rewarded.

The largest trading port in the world, it also has one of the world's most important financial markets.

Almost every international bank is represented in Hong Kong, and for many it is their regional headquarters. As such Hong Kong offers technology managers and specialists great opportunities within the financial markets, and Atticus represents a number of these firms.

Relocating to Hong Kong?

IT salaries in Hong Kong are generally some of the highest in the world, for IT Managers Hong Kong ranks 8th.

Tax levels in Hong Kong

The following link takes you to Hong Kong's income tax pages: www.ird.gov.hk/eng/tax/ind_tra.htm#item03

The system is quite straight forward and globally very competitive, with average tax rates between 10 to 15% – one of the lowest in the developed world.

Education & Health

International schools and English speaking private hospitals are available in Hong Kong to a high standard.

Transportation & Communication

Hong Kong is a relatively small city. There isn't the space for urban sprawl. When city planners couldn't go out they went up. As such Hong Kong is famous for its skyscrapers. Getting around is fast, efficient and cheap. The city is connected very well by an underground train system, taxi fares are some of the most affordable of other developed economies. Mobile phones and the internet are similarly affordable with extensive and high speed networks.

Rent:

The following website provides useful information about finding the right kind of area and property to rent in Hong Kong: www.gohome.com.hk/english/home.asp