Hong Kong FDI control


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Practice notes

Hong Kong FDI control


Published by a ÀÏ˾»úÎçÒ¹¸£Àû Competition expert

Practice notes
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A conversation with Chin Yeoh, partner, at multinational law firm Ashurst, on key issues on foreign direct investment (FDI) control in Hong Kong.

1. What is the applicable legislation?

There is no general legislation designated to govern foreign investment into in Hong Kong.

2. Which government or other body (or bodies) reviews foreign investments?

There is no specific regulatory authority designated to govern foreign investment into Hong Kong.

3. What is the scope of the foreign investment regime? Does it only apply to specific sectors or types of investors (eg foreign or non-EU / non-WTO)? Are there specific rules for certain types of investors (eg state-owned enterprises)?

While there are no general restrictions on foreign investment into Hong Kong, there are certain restrictions on foreign ownership in the broadcasting (television and sound) sector and notifications pertaining to foreign investment may be required. There are no restrictions on the types of investors and no special rules for certain types of investors (such as state-owned enterprises).

4. What are the triggers or thresholds for the regime to apply? What

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