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Market journal & practical guides

Listing observations, buy/sell process, valuation, leases and licences.

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Hong Kong Business Transfer: A Practical Buyer Due Diligence Guide

A practical Hong Kong buyer guide to verifying financials, leases, licences, assets and handover terms before acquiring a business.

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Hong Kong Business Transfer: A Practical Buyer Due Diligence Guide

A practical Hong Kong buyer guide to verifying financials, leases, licences, assets and handover terms before acquiring a business.

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Hong Kong Online Shop Business Transfer: A Guide to Common Buyer Mistakes at the Seller Meeting Stage

This guide analyses common practical mistakes made by online shop buyers in Hong Kong when meeting sellers, comparing starting from scratch versus acquiring an existing business, covering cash flow, leases, licences, assets, staff, customer base and digital accounts, with reminders to seek independent professional advice.

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Hong Kong Online Business Transfer: Common Buyer Mistakes at the Seller Meeting Stage

Key items online business buyers often overlook when meeting sellers, from cash flow verification to digital account handover, clarifying general principles versus individual transaction judgement.

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Hong Kong Company Registrations Hit a Record in H1 2026

Official registration and SME sentiment data frame the choice between starting from scratch and buying an existing business.

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Today's {listing_count:,} public listings

Use daily listing stats as a screening aid, not a sold-price index.

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How to read a business listing

Six data groups to decide whether a listing deserves a deep dive.

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Lease & licence due diligence

Hong Kong lease assignment and licence transfer checks before you buy.