With more international and mainland companies seeking business opportunities in Hong Kong, finding office space amid a limited choice of commercial buildings is not the only concern.
Serviced office providers that can also offer services such as company formation, accounting and advice on doing business here are as valuable to new businesses as the furniture and other facilities that come with their leased premises.
Renting office space requires much capital and resources, but companies now have an option to rent furnished instant offices that include facilities such as conference rooms of different capacity, and services including personal secretarial support, allowing clients to focus on developing their business without worrying about tedious matters.
'We aim at providing a comfortable yet professional environment for our clients,' says Rocky Lai, head of the formation department at SBC International. 'Our business centres are designed to resemble business centres in hotels with our professional setting and customer service officers.'
More office providers are realising that offering services including company formation, trademark registration, documentation, accounting and tax planning give clients added value, particularly when they're new in town. Since company formation requires a high level of cautiousness while handling complex documents, a lack of diligence in this area can cause problems later.
'It is very important for companies to seek advice from trained professionals in order to ensure all their documentation is completed accurately,' Lai says.
