一般就業政策並無配額限制，亦不限行業。

具備香港特區所需而又缺乏的特別技能、知識或經驗的申請人，可根據一般就業政策申請來港工作。一般就業政策不適用於內地的中國居民，而內地中國居民則可根據輸入內地人才計劃申請來港工作。

修讀內地與香港的大學按照《中華人民共和國中外合作辦學條例》，於粵港澳大灣區內地城市設立的高等教育合作辦學機構所提供的全日制課程而獲得學士學位或更高資歷的人士也可根據非本地畢業生留港／回港就業安排申請來港工作。

根據一般就業政策來港就業的申請，如符合下列準則，可獲考慮批准：

1. 沒有保安理由拒絕申請，而申請人亦沒有任何已知的嚴重犯罪記錄；
2. 申請人具有良好教育背景，通常指持有有關範疇的學士學位，但在特殊情況下，具備良好的技術資格、經證明的專業能力及／或備有文件證明的有關經驗和成就，亦可予接受；
3. 確實有該職位空缺；
4. 申請人須已確實獲得聘用，而從事的工作須與其學歷或工作經驗有關，並且不能輕易得本地人擔任；以及
5. 薪酬福利（包括入息、住屋、醫療和其他附帶福利）須與當時本港專才的市場薪酬福利大致相同。

入境事務處（下稱「入境處」）在收到所有所需文件後，一般需時四星期處理。倘若未能收到所有所需文件及資料，入境處將無法開始處理有關申請。

有意根據高才通計劃申請前來香港特區的人士，在提出申請時無須已在香港特區覓得工作。他們只須符合一般的入境規定，便可獲准在港逗留 24 個月而不受其他逗留條件限制。申請人可以選擇按下文第(a)至(c)段所列其中一個類別提出高才通計劃的申請：

1. 在緊接申請前一年，全年收入達港幣 250 萬元或以上（或等值外幣）的人士（A類申請）；
2. 獲全球百強大學頒授學士學位、並在緊接申請前五年內累積至少三年工作經驗的人士（B類申請）；或
3. 在緊接申請前五年內，獲全球百強大學頒授學士學位，但工作經驗少於三年的人士（C類申請）；這類申請受年度配額限制，且以先到先得的方式分配。此外，C類申請並不適用於在香港特區修讀全日制經本地評審課程而獲得學士學位的非本地學生。

根據高才通計劃獲批准來港的申請人，一般首次入境可獲准在港逗留24個月而不受其他逗留條件限制。每位申請人根據高才通計劃只可獲批此項「初次逗留安排」一次。

持有中華人民共和國護照而居於海外的中國公民，如符合上述的申請資格及一般的入境規定，並符合以下條件，可根據高才通計劃申請前來香港特區就業：

1. 申請人已在海外擁有永久性居民身份；或
2. 申請人在緊接申請前已在海外居住不少於一年（「海外」是指中國內地、香港特區、澳門特別行政區(下稱「澳門特區」)及台灣以外的國家或地區），而且申請是從海外遞交。

獲優秀人才入境計劃批准的申請人無須在來港定居前先獲得本地僱主聘任。所有申請人均必須首先符合基本資格的要求，才可根據計劃所設兩套計分制度的其中一套獲取分數，與其他申請人競爭配額。兩套計分制度分別是「綜合計分制」和「成就計分制」。

第一階段：基本資格

根據本計劃提出申請的人士，必須首先符合一套「基本資格」的要求，然後才能根據計劃所設的兩套計分制度的其中一套獲取分數。

第二階段：計分制度

符合「基本資格」所有要求的申請人，可選擇以「綜合計分制」或「成就計分制」的方式接受評核。「綜合計分制」下設六個得分範疇，而「成就計分制」則設有一個得分範疇。

「綜合計分制」設有最低及格分數，選擇以「綜合計分制」獲取分數的申請人應先評估其個人資歷是否已達到最低及格分數，才提交申請。

第三階段：甄選程序

甄選程序會定期進行，為申請人分配名額。在每次甄選程序中，同時符合「基本資格」並在「綜合計分制」下累計得分達到最低及格分數的申請，及符合「基本資格」並在「成就計分制」下獲得分數的申請，依總得分排列名次後，得分較高的申請將獲提選作進一步評核。入境事務處處長（下簡稱「入境處處長」）可就如何根據本計劃評核、評分及分配名額徴詢「輸入優秀人才及專才諮詢委員會」（下簡稱「諮詢委員會」）的意見。該諮詢委員會由香港特區政府行政長官委任的官方及非官方成員組成。諮詢委員會將考慮香港的社會經濟需要、各申請人所屬界別及其他相關因素，向入境處處長建議如何分配每次甄選程序中的名額。達到最低及格分數或得分較高的申請人不一定獲分配名額。由於甄選程序需時，除非入境處向有關申請人發出申請被拒絶的通知，否則申請人可視其申請為正在辦理中。

第四階段：獲發簽證／進入許可

在獲批准後，申請人將會根據本計劃獲發逗留香港的簽證 / 進入許可（以「電子簽證」形式簽發）。

Tier 1 Investor Visa is suitable for high net worth individual and their family members.
It is very strict-forward and direct, and is commonly known as the "Golden Visa".

Investment Details

	Option one	Option two	Option three
Amount
Investment Period	5 years	3 years	2 years
continuous residence requirement	Out of UK for not more than 180 days in any 12 months
	PR in 5 years	PR in 3 years	PR in 2 years

Requirement

• Invest at least 2 million pounds and fulfill above investment requirement
• Legitimate wealth prove (2 years prior to application); can be obtained from sale of property
• No English test requirement; Obtain Life in UK Level B1 when apply for permenant resident (PR)
• Pass TB Test with approved medical institution

Time Frame

• Whole application process takes 6 months
• Approval takes only 3 month

Start-up Visa

• Innovative, viable and scalable business idea
• Age 18 for above
• No business experience requirement
• At least obtain B2 Level at CEFR, (equivalent to IELTS 5.5)
• Obtain Endorsement Letter from approved institution
• Sufficient maintenance funds requirements

*This type of Visa last for 2 years, cannot be renewed and cannot apply for PR. It can only be transferred to Innovator Visa upon expiry.

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Innovator Visa

• Business experience
• Age 18 for above
• At least obtain B2 Level at CEFR, (equivalent to IELTS 5.5)
• Obtain Endorsement Letter from approved institution
• Sufficient maintenance funds requirements

Can apply for PR if specific requirement is fulfilled, otherwise this type of Visa can be renewed for 3 years (no maximum number of renewal limitation).

The UK government announced a new Hong Kong BN(O) Visa open to applications from January 2021, allowing Hong Kong BN(O) holders and their family members to live in the UK. Applications can be made overseas or within the UK.

After continuously residing in the UK for 5 years, applicant can apply for indefinite leave to remain, where 12 months later can apply for British Citizenship.

Requirement

• have BN(O) status – you don’t need valid BN(O) passport to show this and you don’t need to request a new passport if it’s expired or has been lost
• normally live in Hong Kong
• can accommodate and support yourself financially in the UK for at least 6 months
• show a commitment to learn English, where appropriate
• get a tuberculosis (TB) test certificate from a clinic approved by the Home Office
• pay a fee and the immigration health surcharge

Summary

UK Tax Planning

UK practices global tax on its tax residence. If you are planning on moving to UK, you should get to know the UK tax system in advance. Once becoming a UK tax resident, all income including salary, investment returns, dividends, rental income, etc. are taxed in worldwide. Also, gain from UK or overseas properties are subjected to capital gain tax. Gain from insurance, funds and some pension scheme may also be subjected to tax. However, non-domicile UK tax resident may claim remittance basis to avoid some of the worldwide tax liabilities.

DreamHub works with Certified Public Accountants “Flexkin” and “Chanter, Browne & Curry” in both Hong Kong and UK to provide taxation services to its clients. A pre-immigration tax plan can effectively lessen the tax burden legally. Contact us now to know more!

Taxation services include:

1. Pre-Immigration Tax Planning
   • Assist in identifying tax residency status
   • Advise on potential tax exposure and UK tax system
   • Identify current asset and its tax exposure
   • Advise on potential tax allowance and deductions
   • Identify bank account type and tax position
   • Advise on asset reallocation or restructuring
2. Assist client in UK bank account set up
3. Incorporation of UK company
4. UK tax reporting service
5. Assist client in replying HMRC queries and act as correspondence

Investment Type

Type	Donation	Private Equity	Fund	REITs
Amount
Period	N/A	3 years	3 years	3-5 years

Requirement

• Applicant must fulfill specific requirement regarding each type of investment
• Applicant must visit Ireland for 1 day per calender year
• Spouse and children below 24 years old can apply as dependen
  (18-24 children must be single, in school and financially dependent)

Donation

• Endowment in a project of public benefit
• Public benefits in the field of arts, sports, health, culture, or education
• Appicant can not receive financial return or recoupment of the principal.
• Endowment must not displace or supplement current or capital expenditure as voted by the Oireachtas

Private Equity

• Investment made in the name of applicant
• Either new establishment or existing business
• Can be invested in a single enterprise or a number of enterprises
• Invested enterprise must be registered in Ireland and headquartered in Ireland
• Support the creation or maintenance of employment

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Below examples of not accepted investment:

• invest in offshore company
• no employment created but reduction in staff instead
• only purpose of leasing or renting of property
• invest via a holding company

Investment Fund

• Must invest to approved funds
• The fund should only include non-listed company equity investment
• Managed by approved fund managers

Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs)

• A REITs is a listed company holding rental investment properties, generating income from rental income and therefore relatively mroe stable. 
• Must be invested into approved REITs
• May be spread across a number of different Irish REITs
• Must retain the investment even if the value rises above 2 million
• Cannot divest for 3 years from date of purchase
• Cannot divest more than 50% in the forth year
• Cannot divest more than 75% in the fifth year
• no retention requirement upon 5 years of investment

The Employment Pass allows foreign professionals, managers and executives to work in Singapore. Candidates need to earn at least $3,600 a month and have acceptable qualifications. Employers must also demonstrate that they have fairly considered all jobseekers.

1. The Applicant must be hired by a Singapore company as management or skilled job

2. At least have University degree

3. Relevant work experience with the current position

4. No criminal record

5. If set up your own business, it is suggested to invest at least SGD 50,000

6. Spouse and children under 21 years old can apply for Dependent Visa

An investor who is interested in starting a business or investing in Singapore, may apply for the Singapore Permanent Residence status (PR) through the Global Investor Programme (GIP).

Qualifying criteria:
a) You must possess at least 3 years of entrepreneurial and business track record;
b) You should currently be running a company 1 with an annual turnover of at least S$200 million in the year immediately preceding your application, and at least S$200 million per annum on average for the three years immediately preceding your application;
c) If your company is privatelyheld, you should have at least 30% shareholding in the company; AND
d) Your company must be engaged in specific industries per EDB's list. (e.g. Consumer Business/ Professional Services)

If you plan to move to Australia via the Skill Migration Route, it is highly suggested to complete the EOI point base system test first, we will advise the suitable route for you base on each applicant’s background and demand. Assessment is free. Contact us now.

Investment Immigration route to Australia has a wide spectrum of plans, from lower capital requirements like 188E and 188A, which suits business operations and innovators, to higher capital investment like 188C which fits high net worth individual without having to spend much effort in running of business. The immigration route to Australia requires only half of the time spent there or even less. However, there are a few more specific requirements in terms of business turnover, or investors’ background, we will advise the suitable route for you base on each applicant’s background and demand.

Assessment is free. Contact us now.