Arrangement for Investment as Entrepreneurs (GEP – Investment)

Arrangement for Investment as Entrepreneurs (GEP – Investment) is a residence route in Hong Kong (創業者). Establish/join a HK business making substantial contribution (business plan, capital, local jobs); no fixed minimum but in practice HKD 1–2m+ and real operations; renewals depend on performance. Visa fee HKD 230/person.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Hong Kong

Ordinarily resides in HK (habitual home, family) → TRC; else >180 days in year or >300 in 2 consecutive years

Territorial: no tax on foreign income, dividends, capital gains; salaries tax only on HK employment

Residence certificate: IRD certificate of resident status for treaty use

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

Relocation planning guides

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Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →

Requirements at a glance

There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 7 years.

How holders are taxed

Territorial; profits tax 8.25%/16.5%; offshore dividends untaxed.

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

類別	創業者
投資	—
費用（家庭）	CHF 70
收入 / 年	—
資產	—
最低居住	0
永居	7
入籍	—
工作	ownBusiness
申請資格	all
稅收	Territorial; profits tax 8.25%/16.5%; offshore dividends untaxed.
截至	2026-10

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