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India-Hong Kong Corridor

Hong Kong-India: Navigating Enhanced Scrutiny Requirements

Gateway for Asia-Pacific Investment

$2.2B
FDI to India
60K+
Indian Diaspora
$28B
Bilateral Trade
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The Hong Kong-India Legal & Economic Corridor

Hong Kong investments face enhanced scrutiny to determine beneficial ownership given proximity to mainland China under Press Note 3 framework.

Core Legal Advisory Areas

Hong Kong entities must structure investment agreements demonstrating non-Chinese beneficial ownership for automatic route eligibility.

  • Beneficial ownership documentation
  • Investment agreement structuring
  • Ownership chain certification
  • UBO declarations
  • Regulatory compliance documentation

Treaty & Agreement Framework

India-Hong Kong DTAA

Tax treaty providing preferential rates though overshadowed by Press Note 3 implications.

  • Dividend and interest rates
  • Capital gains provisions
  • Information exchange

Recent Developments

January 2026

Enhanced Scrutiny Continuation

Government maintains beneficial ownership examination for Hong Kong route investments.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong-India Corridor

Hong Kong-India Legal Requirements?

For a preliminary discussion on your India legal requirements, our international advisory team is available.