On October 7, 2014, the Fraser Institute, a Canadian think tank, released the World Economic Freedom Report, in which the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was once again rated as the most free economy in the world. The report evaluates five main indicators: government size, judicial system, monetary system, free trade, and regulatory regime, with Hong Kong surpassing Singapore to take the top spot. To date, Hong Kong has maintained its position as the world's freest economy for 20 consecutive years, and this year's score has increased.
Since entering October, the number of clients consulting WorldWay for Hong Kong investment immigration has been increasing. As a long-term investment behavior, Hong Kong investment immigration continues to attract a large number of mainland investors due to its unique advantages. As the world's third-largest financial center, Hong Kong has a mature and stable financial system, and the reliability and sustainability of its financial services industry make the investment prospects in the Hong Kong market still promising.
Hong Kong is a small world where Eastern and Western cultures collide. Influenced by unique geographical and historical factors, "freedom" is an unavoidable keyword in Hong Kong. The equal freedom of speech, modern free economy, and sound commercial laws of Western countries have taken root in this Chinese city that was colonized by the British for over a hundred years. At the same time, Hong Kong is backed by the mainland, sharing cultural roots with its compatriots. Traditional Chinese culture, customs, and even language have been preserved in their original form here. The fusion and interaction of Eastern and Western cultures have created a unique cultural phenomenon in Hong Kong, and its geographical advantages allow Chinese people, who value the concept of "home," to fulfill their immigration aspirations of "going out" without leaving their homeland or crossing the ocean.
Hong Kong investment immigration has always attracted numerous investors with its unparalleled unique advantages. According to the policy regulations of the Hong Kong investment immigration "Capital Investment Entrant Scheme," applicants who invest HKD 10 million in government-designated financial products can apply for permanent residency in Hong Kong after seven years, while also being able to recover their investment.
For over a decade, the "Capital Investment Entrant Scheme" has attracted investments totaling HKD 192.7 billion, with the influx of funds becoming an important cornerstone of the Hong Kong financial market. However, since the launch of the Hong Kong investment immigration program, the investment amounts and directions have undergone significant adjustments. In 2010, the Hong Kong SAR government raised the investment threshold from HKD 6.5 million to HKD 10 million and removed real estate as an investment option. With the surge in the number of Hong Kong investment immigration applications in recent years, industry estimates suggest that the Hong Kong SAR government is very likely to adjust the Hong Kong investment settlement policy again, including raising the investment amount from the current HKD 10 million to HKD 15 million to HKD 20 million, restricting investment directions, and increasing applicant requirements.
This year, "price increase" and "policy change" have become the "main themes" in the investment immigration industry. After Canada closed its doors, the long-rumored price increase news for the UK investment immigration and Hungarian government bond immigration has been confirmed. The lessons from the past suggest that the rumors of policy changes in Hong Kong investment immigration may no longer be mere alarmist talk. The possibility of the Hong Kong government adjusting the current "Capital Investment Entrant Scheme" has further increased, and the cost of Hong Kong investment immigration will be significantly raised. As the release date of the Hong Kong Policy Address approaches, WorldWay reminds investors interested in immigrating to Hong Kong to prioritize their immigration plans, seize the opportunity, and avoid the risks of policy changes. As the most successful Hong Kong immigration professional institution in the country, WorldWay Group serves as the president unit of the Hong Kong Investment Immigration Association, providing investors with the latest policy trends and optimal solutions, as well as offering seven years of free renewal services for clients who successfully immigrate to Hong Kong, including investment consulting, settling in, property purchase, children's education, childbirth, business operations, and taxation. No matter which city you are in, WorldWay can provide you with close, personalized service.
