Legal & Tax Compliance Consultant

Programmers Force is seeking a licensed Hong Kong-based CPA or legal/tax consultancy firm to act as a Legal & Tax Compliance Consultant. The consultant will play a critical role in the setup and ongoing compliance of our new Hong Kong office, ensuring all operations meet local legal, regulatory, and financial obligations within the IT/SaaS sector.

This is a consultancy-based engagement, ideal for an expert or firm with proven experience in supporting tech companies with incorporation, tax filings, and compliance structuring in Hong Kong.

Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities:

📝 Legal & Corporate Compliance

• Handle company registration and incorporation with relevant Hong Kong authorities
• Advise on local company structure, shareholder agreements, and directorship compliance
• Draft or review legal documents such as NDAs, service contracts, and commercial agreements
• Ensure ongoing compliance with corporate governance, PDPO, and labour laws
• Act as liaison with company secretary, government agencies, or legal bodies as needed
  
  

💼 Tax & Financial Compliance

• Manage profits tax, GST/VAT, and withholding tax matters for the Hong Kong entity
• Ensure timely filing of audited financials, annual returns, and corporate tax submissions
• Coordinate with external auditors and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD)
• Advise on international payment structuring and potential cross-border tax implications

🧾 Operational & HR Compliance

• Support in opening corporate bank accounts and KYC documentation
• Provide guidance on employment contracts, local labour law, and visa matters (if any)
• Recommend compliance best practices for data protection and IT industry regulations

Requirements:

• Licensed CPA in Hong Kong (HKICPA) or Registered Law Firm/Consultant
• 3–5+ years of experience advising international firms, preferably in technology or SaaS
• In-depth understanding of HK corporate law, employment regulations, and tax framework
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Cantonese proficiency is a plus
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver clear, actionable advice and documentation

Preferred Experience:

• Previous consultancy work for startups, SaaS firms, or digital service provider.
• Knowledge of data privacy (PDPO) and digital services taxation
• Familiarity with IP structuring, cross-border payments, and group entity compliance

Why Partner with Programmers Force?

• Collaborate with a rapidly expanding international tech company
• Lead the legal and tax setup of our strategic presence in Hong Kong
• Gain long-term consultancy potential as we scale our operations across Asia
• Be a part of a global compliance and innovation-focused network.