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Trade Fairs

GIC provides comprehensive trade fair services including exhibitor and visitor acquisition, promotion, and PR support for leading trade shows in Germany and Hong Kong.

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First steps into new markets often entail visiting or receiving an international audience; be it at a trade fair, a business event or within a group with similar interest. GIC provides trade fair related services including exhibitor and visitor acquisition, promotion, press activities, and PR support to inbound and outbound exhibitors and trade visitors.

Our Services

For Exhibitors

  • Provision of trade fair information
  • Handling of applications for exhibition space and stands
  • Co-ordination of stand construction
  • Forwarding services for exhibition materials
  • Pre-journey briefings
  • Pre-show marketing services in Germany
  • Business-matching services
  • On-site support services

For Visitors

  • Arrangement of itineraries and accommodations
  • Assistance with visa applications
  • Ordering exhibition entry tickets and show catalogues
  • Provision of information about trade fair locations and fairground facilities
  • Pre-journey briefings
  • Business-matching services

Marketing and PR

  • Press conference and event organisation
  • Exhibitor and trade visitor marketing promotions

Our Trade Fair Partners

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Contact

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First Steps in Hong Kong

Our team offers one-stop services to help you set up your business in Hong Kong and establish your footprint in the market.

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Business Delegations

We regularly organise delegation trips to Hong Kong, specifically to help German start-ups and SMEs develop new business opportunities.

Factsheets

Factsheets

Our factsheets provide information on tax regulations in Hong Kong and Mainland China as well as tips on fraud prevention measures that may help protect your business.

Econet

Econet

Econet is an initiative by AHK Greater China to promote German know-how, green technology and service solutions in the field of environmental protection and sustainability in the Hong Kong and Mainland markets.

VAT Refund for Hong Kong Companies

VAT Refund

The value-added tax (VAT) is an indirect tax levied on every purchase of goods or services at a standard rate of 19% or a reduced rate of 7% (e.g., hotel accommodation or printed matter). Companies with a physical office address in Hong Kong may be eligible for a VAT refund on certain expenses paid in Germany.