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August 27, 2025

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August 26, 2025

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August 26, 2025

Permanent Residency in Hong Kong: A 2025 Guide

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August 26, 2025

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August 26, 2025

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August 26, 2025

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Tenant Rights Under Redevelopment Clause in Hong Kong Leases

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August 26, 2025

Can Tenants Enforce Vague Lease Renewal Options in Hong Kong?

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August 26, 2025

Tenant and Landlord Signed Multiple Copies — Do All Copies Need Stamping?

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August 26, 2025

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August 26, 2025

Can You Forfeit a Lease for Unauthorised Subletting in Hong Kong?

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August 26, 2025

香港租約押金扣除權益：應對不合理損耗索賠

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August 26, 2025

Your Rights on Security Deposit Deductions in Hong Kong Leases

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August 26, 2025

香港逾期印花罰款：7月1日簽約8月10日蓋印須知

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August 26, 2025

Late Stamping Penalty in Hong Kong: Rules and Remission Options

Missed the 30-day stamping deadline for your Hong Kong property agreement? Understand penalties for late stamping, remission options, and how to apply for relief.

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August 26, 2025

我點樣確保我的產品名稱同標誌唔會侵犯其他人嘅權利？

了解香港中小企如何透過商標搜尋與註冊，確保產品名稱及標誌不侵犯他人權利，保護品牌免受法律糾紛。

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August 26, 2025

How can I ensure my product name and logo do not infringe on someone else's rights?

Discover how Hong Kong SMEs can avoid IP infringement by conducting trademark searches and registering product names and logos for stronger legal protection.

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August 26, 2025

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了解香港聯合開發手機應用程式的知識產權歸屬，掌握透過合作協議確保擁有權的方法，保護你的商業利益。

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August 26, 2025

Collaborative IP rights HK: Who owns the intellectual property created when working with another company to develop a mobile app?

Discover who owns intellectual property in collaborative mobile app development in Hong Kong and how to secure your rights through clear agreements.

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August 26, 2025

我是否自動擁有員工在辦公時間開發的軟件？

了解香港員工在辦公時間開發軟件的版權歸屬，掌握僱主如何透過合約確保知識產權擁有權，保護你的商業利益。

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August 26, 2025

Do I automatically own the software my employee developed during office hours?

Discover who owns software developed by employees in Hong Kong and how employers can secure intellectual property rights through clear employment contracts.

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August 26, 2025

香港中小企知識產權：聘請自由職業者設計標誌的版

了解香港自由職業者設計公司標誌的版權歸屬，掌握確保版權擁有權的方法，保護你的品牌免受侵權。

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August 26, 2025

SME IP protection Hong Kong: Who owns the copyright when I hire a freelancer to design my company logo?

Discover who owns the copyright when hiring a freelancer for your company logo in Hong Kong and how to secure ownership to protect your brand.

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August 26, 2025

如果合約沒有列明服務必須何時完成，會有什麼後果？

了解香港服務合約未訂完成日期的權利，掌握「合理時間」概念及應對延誤的方法，保障你的消費者權益。

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August 26, 2025

What happens if the contract doesn’t say when the service must be completed?

Understand your rights in Hong Kong when a service contract lacks a completion date. Learn about "reasonable time" and how to address delays effectively.

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August 26, 2025

如果我已支付服務費，但服務質素欠佳，我可以怎樣做？

了解香港《服務提供條例》如何保障消費者權益，掌握應對服務質素差的投訴方法與法律行動，保護你的權利。

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August 26, 2025

What can I do if I paid for a service, but it was done poorly or without care?

Discover your consumer rights in Hong Kong under the Supply of Services Ordinance. Learn how to address poorly performed services, file complaints, and seek remedies effectively.

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August 26, 2025

可否執行香港口頭租約？2025實用指南

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August 12, 2025

Can You Enforce an Oral Lease in Hong Kong? 2025 Guide

Discover if you can enforce an oral lease agreement in Hong Kong or recover deposits and expenses. Learn key legal terms and tenant rights now!

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August 12, 2025

租約要求我支付物業裝修費用，但實際成本遠高於預期。我可以協商降低這些費用或要求業主分擔嗎？

了解香港商業租約中能否協商裝修費用。掌握租約條款、法律風險及與業主降低費用的實用建議，立即確保合規並節省成本！

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August 12, 2025

The lease requires me to pay for fitting-out works to the premises, but the actual costs are much higher than I expected. Can I negotiate to reduce these costs or ask the landlord to share the expenses?

Can you reduce fitting-out costs in a Hong Kong lease? Find out.

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August 12, 2025

與市場推廣夥伴分享客戶名單需要先獲得客戶的書面同意嗎？

分享客戶名單作推廣是否需書面同意？2025解答

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August 6, 2025

Do I need written consent to share my customer list with a marketing partner?

Do you need written consent to share customer data in Hong Kong?

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August 6, 2025

可以使用客戶的電話號碼或電郵地址發送推廣訊息嗎？

可否用客戶電話電郵作推廣？2025香港PDPO指南

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August 6, 2025

Can I use my customers’ phone numbers or email addresses to send them promotions?

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August 6, 2025

如果我不向歐盟銷售，可以忽略GDPR嗎？

不向歐盟銷售是否需遵守GDPR？2025年解答。

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August 6, 2025

If I don’t sell to the EU, can I ignore GDPR?

Does GDPR apply if you don’t sell to the EU? Find out in 2025.

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August 6, 2025

小型企業負責人可否自行擔任資料保護主任？

小型企業負責人可否擔任DPO以符合香港PDPO？

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August 6, 2025

Can I act as a Data Protection Officer if I run a small business?

Can small business owners act as DPOs under Hong Kong’s PDPO?

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August 6, 2025

香港公司需委任DPO？2025實用指南

了解香港公司是否需委任DPO以符合PDPO要求。

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August 6, 2025

Do I need to appoint a Data Protection Officer for my company in Hong Kong?

Discover if your SME needs a DPO to comply with PDPO in 2025.

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August 6, 2025

Anti-subletting Clauses and Forfeiting a Lease in Hong Kong

f your lease expressly allows for forfeiture due to subletting without permission, you may re-enter and retain the tenant's deposit. Understand forfeiture rights, legal procedures, and types of deposit clauses.

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August 4, 2025

Unfair Deposit Deductions: What Tenants Can Do?

Tenants are not liable for normal aging or use of a property. If your landlord deducted a large sum citing damages that appear routine, you may challenge the deductions. Always request itemized evidence, negotiate reasonably, and consult legal advice if necessary.

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August 4, 2025

Late Stamping Penalties & Remission Rules in Hong Kong

Stamping your sale agreement more than 30 days after execution usually triggers a penalty — up to 10× the duty. Discover how to reduce the charge through remission.

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August 4, 2025

Can Tenants Reduce Fitting-Out Costs? Lease Terms Explained

Find out if your Hong Kong lease lets you renegotiate expenses. Understand your payment obligations, legal risks, and when a landlord might share costs.

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August 4, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Hong Kong PDPO Rules in 2025

Understand Hong Kong’s PDPO rules for 2025. Learn if you need a Data Protection Officer, GDPR implications, and how to comply with direct marketing regulations.

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August 4, 2025

2025 Guide to Social Media Marketing Under Hong Kong PDPO

Learn about social media marketing compliance under Hong Kong’s PDPO. Understand consent, data handling, and best practices to run effective, legal campaigns in 2025

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July 31, 2025

Hong Kong PDPO: Using Public Data for Marketing in 2025

Learn how to use public data for marketing in Hong Kong under PDPO. Master compliance, avoid hefty fines, and implement best practices with our expert 2025 guide.

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July 31, 2025

How to Apply Your Promotion Code on Ask.Legal

Easily redeem your promo code on Ask.Legal with our step-by-step guide. Top up tokens, apply your code, and complete your order in minutes now!

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August 4, 2025

Confidentiality / Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Business (Two way / Mutual)

This is a two-way Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for discussion of the business relationship with a mutual obligation of confidentiality. This is drafted in neutral form.

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July 10, 2025

Shares Certificate Template

This is a Share Certificate issued to the Shareholder evidencing the ownership of the shares of the Company.

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July 9, 2025

Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policy

Template of Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policy for the company’s internal use. The policy aims to create a workplace free of harassment and bullying and the employees are treated with respect and dignity. This template sets out the procedure for making complaints, conducting investigation, decision-making and appeals.

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July 23, 2025

NDA / Confidentiality Agreement for Business (One way / Unilateral)

One-way NDA / Confidentiality Agreement for discussion of the business relationship. It imposes a unilateral obligation of confidentiality on the party who receives the information. This is drafted in Neutral form.

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July 9, 2025

NDA / Confidentiality Agreement for Business (Three way / Mutual)

Three way Non Disclosure agreement for discussion of business relationship. It imposes a mutual obligation of confidentiality on the parties who provide and receive information at the same time. This is drafted in neutral form.

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August 26, 2025

Company Incorporation Questionnaire / Checklist

Questionnaire/Checklist for the Incorporation of Company – Basic information required to incorporate the company and carry out any subsequent formalities.

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July 25, 2025

Grievance Policy and Procedure

Template of Grievance Policy and Procedures outlines for the company’s internal use. This template sets out the procedure for filing grievances, conducting investigation, decision-making and appeals.

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July 10, 2025

Due Diligence Checklist for Startup

This is a due diligence checklist for Angel Investor / Venture Capital / Private Equity to invest in startups.

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July 10, 2025