What Lion Consulting does

Lion Consulting Group is a privately-held, multi-jurisdiction professional services firm headquartered in Hong Kong (Wan Chai), founded in 1990 and incorporated in 2012. It operates through a network of member firms across Hong Kong, Mainland China (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai), Singapore, Jakarta, and London, employing between 11 and 50 people and reporting a client base in the thousands spanning public listed companies, private companies, and international firms expanding into Asia Pacific.\n\nThe firm's core offerings are organized into Corporate Solutions and Fiduciary Services (company formation, UBO registration, trust and fiduciary, IPO consultancy, corporate structuring, market entry), Accounting and Financial Reporting (bookkeeping, management accounts, statutory audit coordination), Tax Compliance and Advisory (returns, BEPS, transfer pricing, China tax), HR and Payroll Administration, AML/Governance/Compliance, and a separately priced Virtual Office product line (BizAddress, BizComm, BizPremier, BizMeeting). Supporting capabilities include BUD Fund Advisory for Hong Kong government grants and InvestIndonesia for Indonesia market entry (FDI registration, SEZ facilitation). Technology is delivered primarily through Xero cloud accounting, of which Lion holds Silver Champion Partner status; no proprietary software platform is disclosed. The firm holds regulatory licenses across jurisdictions: Trust or Company Services Provider license in Hong Kong, ACRA Registered Filing Agent and IRAS Registered Tax Agent in Singapore, AFRC-registered CPA practices in Hong Kong, and a Sino-Hong Kong joint venture tax agency (Lion Golden Certified Tax Agents) in Shenzhen.\n\nRevenue is generated through professional services fees (quote-based corporate, accounting, tax, and advisory engagements) and subscription virtual office products publicly priced in Hong Kong dollars. GTM motion is sales-led direct engagement with enterprise and mid-market clients; marketing channels include social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, WeChat), Xero partner referrals, industry events, and professional body memberships (HKICPA, ACCA, AIA, CPA Australia, TIHK, INTA, HKGCC). The group is led by Group Managing Director Dr. Benson Chang and operates without disclosed PE/VC backing.

Name

Lion Consulting

Legal name

Lion Consulting Group

Website

https://lioncglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lion Consulting Group is a Hong Kong-headquartered multi-jurisdiction professional services firm providing accounting, tax, audit, corporate, fiduciary, and payroll services across Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Indonesia, and London, primarily serving SMEs and international companies expanding into Asia Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting and Business Advisory Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Management & Performance Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC), Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Accounting and audit services
• Tax compliance advisory
• Corporate secretarial services
• Business advisory consulting
• Fiduciary and trust services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheung Wan

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate and Fiduciary Services: Revenue generated from company formation, corporate structuring, trust and fiduciary services, UBO registration, and corporate secretarial services. One-time fees for entity setup plus recurring fees for ongoing compliance.
2. Accounting and Financial Reporting: Fees for maintaining accounting books, preparing management accounts, financial statements, and coordinating statutory audits.
3. Tax Compliance and Advisory: Tax return filing, tax computation, objection handling, and advisory services including BEPS, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax planning.
4. HR and Payroll Services: Payroll processing, visa applications, employee due diligence, and HR administration services.
5. Virtual Office Services: Three-tier virtual office offerings: BizAddress (address license), BizComm (telephone answering), BizPremier (comprehensive), and BizMeeting (hourly meeting room rental).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lion Consulting is a multi-jurisdiction professional services firm delivering accounting and financial reporting, tax compliance and advisory, audit and assurance, corporate and fiduciary services, HR and payroll, AML/governance/compliance, and market-entry advisory to cross-border clients expanding across Asia Pacific. It also offers a virtual office product line (BizAddress, BizComm, BizPremier, BizMeeting) and specialized BUD Fund grant advisory and InvestIndonesia market entry services.

Product overview

Lion Consulting is a professional services firm offering an integrated suite of business advisory and corporate services. The portfolio centers on Core Services (Accounting and Financial Reporting, Tax Compliance and Advisory, AML/Governance/Compliance, HR and Payroll Administration) and a dedicated Virtual Office product line (BizAddress, BizComm, BizPremier, BizMeeting) for clients needing address and communication services. Supporting capabilities include Corporate Solutions and Fiduciary Services, BUD Fund Advisory for Hong Kong government grants, and InvestIndonesia market entry services. All services are delivered through their network of offices across Hong Kong, Mainland China (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai), Singapore, Indonesia, and London.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Solutions and Fiduciary Services Comprehensive corporate services covering company formation, business establishment, ultimate beneficiary owner registration, cessation and liquidation, corporate due diligence and health check, trust and fiduciary services, governance/internal control/compliance, IPO consultancy, corporate structuring, international market entry and certification, and intellectual property and trademark advisory. Target clients include cross-border enterprises and SMEs establishing or operating in Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Indonesia, and the UK.
• Accounting and Financial Reporting Services Outsourced accounting services maintaining accounting books and records, preparing management accounts, financial reports, forecasts, and cash flows, and coordinating with auditors on statutory audits. Includes treasury and payment services. Designed for SMEs, private companies and multinationals operating in Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Indonesia and the UK.
• Tax Compliance and Advisory Services Tax services covering tax return filing, tax computation, objection handling, provisional tax holdover applications, tax due diligence, and China tax advisory and compliance, including BEPS, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax planning. For Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Indonesia-based businesses and investors.
• AML, Governance and Compliance Services Anti-money laundering, governance and compliance services including due diligence, risk assessment, internal audit, corporate governance setup, and staff training aligned with AML/CFT and regulatory requirements. Serves clients across Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Indonesia, and the UK.
• HR and Payroll Administration Human resources and payroll services including payroll processing, individual income tax calculation and filing, employee due diligence, employment visa application assistance, HR consultancy, and executive search. Targets SMEs and multinationals with regional Hong Kong and Asia Pacific workforces.
• BizAddress Virtual office address service allowing businesses to use a Hong Kong business address for incorporation and mail handling, with email/App alerts for incoming correspondence. Priced from HK$130/month (HK$104/month effective with 12-month commitment, plus 3 free months).
• BizComm Private telephone number with personalized phone answering, message taking, and line transferring services available 24/7, including SMS/App notifications and fax receiving capabilities (first 50 pages free, unlimited outgoing fax). Priced at HK$350/month (HK$280/month effective with 12-month commitment).
• BizPremier Comprehensive virtual office package combining private fax number with email forwarding, reception services, and 20 hours/year of conference room usage (worth HK$6,000). Priced at HK$480/month (HK$384/month effective with 12-month commitment).
• BizMeeting On-demand meeting room rental providing privacy and convenience for business meetings with partners. Priced at HK$300/hour on a pay-as-you-go basis.
• BUD Fund Advisory Assistance with Hong Kong Government's BUD Fund applications for branding, upgrading, and domestic sales, helping enterprises expand into Mainland China and ASEAN markets. Lion has processed over hundreds of BUD fund cases for branding, sales and marketing strategies.
• InvestIndonesia Indonesia market entry services including feasibility studies, FDI entity registration (PT PMA), permits acquisition, plant building assistance, and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) tax holiday facilitation, leveraging relationships with Kendal SEZ, Tanjung Lesung SEZ, Morotai SEZ, Cikarang Industrial Park, and the Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processed over hundreds of BUD fund cases for branding, sales and marketing strategies

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• XerocoreTechnology or Integration · 20 September 2019Lion is Xero Bronze Partner and Certified Advisor. The partnership enables Lion to provide cloud-based accounting software implementation, bookkeeping, and financial reporting services to small business clients using Xero's platform.
• International Trademark Association (INTA)minorOthersLion is a Corporate Member of the International Trademark Association, providing access to trademark registration resources and network for IP services.
• Hong Kong Trustees' Association (HKTA)minorOthersLion is a Corporate Member of HKTA, supporting trust industry standards and professional development.
• Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC)minorOthersLion is a Corporate Member of HKGCC, providing networking and business support opportunities.
• Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Hong KongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLion works closely with the Indonesian Consulate General to assist investors expanding businesses in Indonesia. The partnership provides localized support for market entry, regulatory compliance, and government liaison in Indonesia.
• Cikarang Industrial ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLion works with Cikarang Industrial Park to assist clients with Indonesia market entry and industrial zone setup.
• Kendal SEZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLion assists clients with Special Economic Zone entry in Kendal, Indonesia, providing corporate services and compliance support.
• Tanjung Lesung SEZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLion provides services for clients establishing operations in Tanjung Lesung Special Economic Zone, Indonesia.
• Morotai SEZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLion assists investors with corporate setup and regulatory compliance for Morotai Special Economic Zone in Indonesia.
• Indonesia Chamber of Commerce in Hong KongminorOthersLion is a Member of the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, supporting business relations between Indonesia and Hong Kong.
• Shenzhen Association of Enterprises with Foreign InvestmentcoreOthersLion is Vice President of Shenzhen Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment, demonstrating leadership in serving foreign-invested enterprises in Shenzhen.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vistra: International corporate services and fund administration group with deep Asia Pacific presence, offering company formation, accounting, tax, and HR/payroll for cross-border clients. Operates in HK, Singapore, Indonesia and China, mirroring Lion's geographic and service-line footprint.
• Hawksford: Corporate services, fiduciary, and accounting firm focused on helping international businesses establish and operate across Asia, including Hong Kong, China, and Southeast Asia. Comparable to Lion across company formation, trust, and compliance services.
• Acclime: Asia-focused market entry and corporate services provider with offices across China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Offers company formation, accounting, tax, and advisory for foreign-invested enterprises, directly comparable to Lion's InvestIndonesia and China market-entry practice.
• TMF Group: Global corporate services provider specializing in cross-border company formation, accounting, tax, HR/payroll, and fiduciary services across 80+ jurisdictions including Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Indonesia. Direct comparable to Lion given its multi-jurisdiction, multi-service model targeting companies expanding internationally.

Broad incumbents

• BDO Hong Kong: Mid-tier international accounting network member in Hong Kong providing audit, tax, and advisory with cross-border mainland China service capability. A broader incumbent that overlaps with Lion in SME accounting, tax, and cross-border advisory but operates from a global network advantage.
• PKF Hong Kong: Mid-tier accounting network member in Hong Kong providing audit, tax, corporate secretarial, and advisory for local and cross-border clients. Comparable in scale and service mix to Lion, with international network advantages Lion lacks.
• RSM Hong Kong: Member of RSM International providing audit, tax, and consulting in Hong Kong with cross-border China and ASEAN coverage. A broader incumbent whose mid-market and SME accounting/tax practice directly overlaps with Lion's core offerings.
• Mazars Hong Kong: Member of the Mazars international accounting and advisory network in Hong Kong, providing audit, tax, and consulting with established Asia Pacific cross-border practice. Competes with Lion for mid-market and international client mandates in HK.
• Andersen Global: Fast-growing international tax and legal services network with member firms in Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Indonesia. Provides corporate, tax, and advisory services with strong cross-border capabilities, positioning as both competitor and potential partner of regional firms like Lion.
• Crowe (HK): Hong Kong member of Crowe Global, providing audit, tax, and advisory services with cross-border China capability. A top-10 international network with overlapping service lines to Lion, particularly for SME and mid-market cross-border clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5RFAfkFrI3bJwEYsiNn_dQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/LionConsulting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lion-consulting-limited/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/lionglobal

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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