Help with HK options

I hope someone can assist with my predicament as my extensive internet research is confusing to say the least.


My long term partner is likely to be relocated to HK with her company. It is my understanding that HK does not recognize defacto relationships and therefore, her company will include me on her visa application. I am a UK national so I think I can visit on a tourist visa for 180 days at a time. however, my understanding is that I couldn't work on this visa. Whilst this might sound appealing to some of you, I actually would want to work! (some hours a week anyway).


I am a finance professional but work for myself at the moment. I had then thought of starting a company in HK and benefitting form the low tax rates. However, I cannot seam to find what the restrictions are regarding residing in HK in this instance! Can anyone provide any advise regarding starting ones own small company in HK (the one off and onging costs involved) (the immigration issues) (the tax rates) (whether a portion of the rent/rates my partner and I will pay can be used as a tax deductible expense in my accounts (for home use as office))?


Any assistance is hugely appreciated.

perhaps lumpy meant to type 'not include me' and forgot the 'not'...lumpy???