30 European Family Offices Eye Hong Kong Operations as Tax Incentives Lift Appeal
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Updated · South China Morning Post · Jun 14
30 European Family Offices Eye Hong Kong Operations as Tax Incentives Lift Appeal
3 articles · Updated · South China Morning Post · Jun 14
Summary
Around 30 European family offices are working with InvestHK on plans to establish operations in Hong Kong, making up about 19% of the 160 cases the agency is handling.
Tax incentives and fresh optimism on China’s technology sector and Hong Kong’s property market are driving the interest, with officials pitching the city as a stable base for Asian investments.
Hong Kong’s family-office sector has already expanded quickly: Deloitte estimated 3,384 single-family offices in the city by end-2025, up 25% over two years.
European roadshows led by Financial Secretary Paul Chan and InvestHK, along with March’s Wealth for Good summit, have helped turn that outreach into a new pipeline of wealthy families.
How will family offices navigate Hong Kong's push into volatile digital assets and Web3 investments?
Is Hong Kong a true safe harbor or a high-stakes gamble for Europe's elite family fortunes?
Beyond tax breaks, what will decide if Hong Kong or Singapore wins the race for Asia's wealth?
European Family Offices Flock to Hong Kong: Key Drivers, Tax Incentives, and 2026 Outlook
Overview
As of mid-2026, Hong Kong is seeing a strong surge in interest from European family offices, reinforcing its role as a top global wealth management hub. This momentum is fueled by Hong Kong’s unique mix of certainty, resilience, stability, innovation, and opportunity, which appeals to European families looking for new growth and security. Strategic government initiatives and Hong Kong’s long history in managing family wealth have further strengthened its position. As a result, Hong Kong is now viewed as a vital bridge, helping European families connect their businesses and family offices to the vast opportunities available across Asia.