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Family Office and Residence 2026: Combining Hong Kong CIES with Singapore GIP / ONE Pass
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
High-net-worth families often plan family offices together with residence. Hong Kong CIES now allows eligible holding companies; Singapore offers GIP and ONE Pass. We explain how both can link to a family office.
Short answer: Family-office location is often planned together with residence. Hong Kong CIES from 2026 allows investment via an eligible private holding company; Singapore can combine GIP investment or ONE Pass talent residence with a family office.
Hong Kong
CIES investments may be held through an eligible holding company, aligning with family-office structures.
Territorial tax, Greater China time zone and capital markets are common factors.
Permanent residence after seven years of ordinary residence.
Singapore
GIP suits families ready for large investment and business involvement.
ONE Pass suits high-earning managers who are not tied to one employer — useful when running a family office alongside other roles.
Treatment of foreign-sourced income and family-office tax incentives matter.
Planning tips
Clarify the asset types the family office will manage and where family members want to live.
Compare Hong Kong and Singapore on regulation, tax and talent visas.
Design residence and corporate structure together with immigration and tax advisers to avoid conflicts later.
FAQ
Must I have residence before opening a family office?
Not always, but day-to-day operations and tax residence usually need someone on the ground.
Are there extra rules for CIES held through a company?
It must meet the “eligible private holding company” definition and disclosure rules — follow official guidance.
Can we have family offices in both places?
Yes, but cost and compliance complexity rise significantly.
