WTA International | Hong Kong

International Advisory for Hong Kong-Based Families and Businesses

Hong Kong is a major international wealth, trust and business center. We support Hong Kong families and businesses whose wealth, operations and family members span several jurisdictions, working alongside their existing advisers.

Services / International Advisory for Hong Kong-Based Families and Businesses

Who We Help

We work with Hong Kong families, including families with close links to mainland China, families whose wealth is held through trusts and holding companies, and Hong Kong businesses growing into new markets. We also work with the trustees, private bankers and lawyers who advise them.

WTA is a Dubai-based firm working with families and businesses on UAE and international wealth, corporate and family office matters, with direct access to significant capabilities across the UK and European markets. Where Hong Kong, mainland Chinese or other jurisdiction-specific legal, tax or regulated advice is required, we work with the client’s existing or other appropriately qualified and licensed advisers.

Reviewing How Arrangements Work Across Jurisdictions

Many Hong Kong families hold wealth through arrangements set up years ago, often across several jurisdictions. As families grow, businesses change and rules evolve in different countries, it is sensible to look again at whether those arrangements still serve the family well. Where the UAE could play a part, we support that review on the UAE side, working with the family’s trustees and lawyers.

How We Help

Trust and Fiduciary Coordination

Working alongside a family's Hong Kong trustees and fiduciaries where existing or new arrangements involve the UAE or other jurisdictions.

Wealth and Corporate Structuring

Helping families and businesses organize wealth and holdings across jurisdictions in a clear, workable way.

Succession and Governance

Planning how wealth and control pass between generations, and how the family makes decisions together.

International Business Expansion

Supporting Hong Kong businesses that want a base for the Middle East, Africa or other markets, including a UAE company or regional office where it fits.

UAE Residence

UAE residence for family members who genuinely intend to live there.

Implementation Support

Putting agreed arrangements in place and keeping them running.

Working With Your Hong Kong and Mainland Advisers

We support properly structured, transparent and compliant arrangements, working alongside the client’s existing professional advisers where appropriate. Your Hong Kong trustees and lawyers, and where relevant your advisers in mainland China, keep their roles. We advise on UAE matters and help coordinate the wider plan, while Hong Kong, mainland Chinese and other jurisdiction-specific legal, tax and regulatory advice remains with appropriately qualified advisers.

For families whose interests lie mainly in mainland China, see our China page.

For Trustees, Private Banks, Lawyers and China-Facing Advisers

If you are a trustee, private banker, lawyer or China-facing adviser to Hong Kong families or businesses with interests in the UAE or across several jurisdictions, we can support the UAE side and help coordinate the wider plan. We keep you informed throughout and respect your existing relationship with the client.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you work with our existing trustee?

Yes. We work alongside a family’s trustees and other advisers.

Do you advise on Hong Kong or mainland Chinese tax?

No. That advice remains with appropriately qualified advisers in those jurisdictions.

Do family members need to move to the UAE?

No. UAE residence is only relevant where a family member genuinely intends to live there.