Where your interests cross borders.
Company formation, trusts, banking and residence across 60+ jurisdictions, for businesses, founders and families.
The firm
Advice that starts with the questions your bank will ask
HPT Group is an advisory firm based in Hong Kong. We bring company formation, banking, trusts and residence together, so a matter that touches several countries is handled as one.
- Jurisdictions covered
- 60+
- Banking partners
- 45+
- Assets structured
- £2bn+
- Companies formed
- 400+
Who we work with
Businesses, founders, families and their advisers
Most of our clients hold assets, companies or family members in more than one country.
Services
What we do
Each service can be engaged on its own. Most matters combine two or three.
Banking and payments
Licensing and compliance
Our commitments
What you can expect from us
- 01
One director, start to finish
The same director leads your matter from the first call to the last filing.
- 02
You know the fee before we start
We agree it in writing. If the work changes, we agree the change first.
- 03
We plan the banking before we form anything
We work out where the structure will bank before a single company is set up.
- 04
We check your reporting early
CRS, DAC8, CFC and similar rules are reviewed at the start, not on filing day.
- 05
Our advice comes in writing
A clear memorandum that your bank, auditor and counsel can follow.
- 06
We stay on after set-up
Annual filings, renewals and rule changes are handled as part of the relationship.
Fees agreed in writing before work begins. Where a bank or provider pays us for an introduction, we tell you before the introduction is made.
Situations we help with
How we would approach a matter
Examples of the situations we work on. They do not describe specific clients.
The situation
A family with businesses, property and investments plans a move to the UAE and wants one succession plan for three generations.
How we would help
We review residence for each family member, compare DIFC and ADGM foundations, and keep the operating businesses separate from the family structure.
What you receive
A memorandum with the options, costs and timetable, an outline family charter, and introductions to banks.
How a structure is documented
Every company has a reason to exist and a place to bank
We set out both in a memorandum, with the reporting each entity triggers, before anything is formed.
How we engage
Four stages, one at a time
Choose a stage to see what happens, how long it takes and what you receive.
A short application tells us who you are, what you need and where.
- How long
- About five minutes. We aim to reply within 48 hours.
- What you receive
- A reply from a director and, if we are the right firm, a call.
The team
The people behind the firm
Hong Kong
Will Hodgson
Co-founder and Director
Co-founder of HPT Group and founder of Westmere Global. Six years in corporate finance, working across UK, Hong Kong, UAE and the Caribbean on structuring matters for HNW families and operating businesses.
- Cross-border structuring
- Family office set-up
- Banking relationships
New York
Gabriel Pincus
Co-founder and Director
Co-founder of HPT Group. Leads the firm's internal compliance and due-diligence standards. Twenty years of experience across EMI, PSP and fund-administration mandates in the UK, Malta and Gibraltar, working alongside regulated counterparties.
- Customer due diligence
- Counterparty risk assessment
- Internal risk policy
Hong Kong
Jack Burgess
Chief Operating Officer
Runs the firm's operations, from engagement set-up to delivery. Two years of experience in banking onboarding for non-standard entities across Asia-Pacific and the Caribbean.
- Banking onboarding
- Substance evidencing
- Project management
Hong Kong
Yasmina Denikaeva
Head of Growth and Marketing
Leads the firm's marketing, communications and growth from Hong Kong. Responsible for the firm's website, insights and client communications.
- Marketing and communications
- Brand and content
- Growth strategy
London
Ian Gobin
Legal Counsel
Legal counsel to the firm, based in London. Reviews the firm's engagement terms and contracts, and works with external counsel in each jurisdiction on client matters.
- Engagement terms and contracts
- Coordination with local counsel
- Regulatory matters
London
Jordan Wells
UK Tax Adviser
Advises on the UK tax aspects of client matters from London, including residence and the tax position of UK-linked structures. Works alongside the director and local advisers on each engagement.
- UK tax residence
- UK structures and reporting
- Capital gains and inheritance tax
Hong Kong
Suzette Wattson
Account Manager
Looks after client matters day to day from Hong Kong, working alongside the director on each engagement. Coordinates documents, onboarding and timelines with banks, registries and service providers.
- Client onboarding
- Document coordination
- Engagement timelines
Hong Kong
Anna Groombridge
Executive Assistant
Supports the directors and the team, managing diaries, meetings and correspondence. Coordinates client meetings and documents across the firm's offices.
- Diary and meeting management
- Client correspondence
- Document coordination
Amsterdam
Patricia Perotti
IT Support
Looks after the firm's systems, devices and user access from Amsterdam. Supports the secure handling of client documents across the team.
- Systems and devices
- User access and security
- Secure document handling
Client reviews
What clients say
4.8 out of 5
Rating on Trustpilot
You're in good hands
“Just work with HPT and you're in good hands. Will and his team are not only knowledgable in terms of strategies but also super responsive. They really try to get a comprehensive understanding before outlining a detailed plan. Highly recommend these guys!”
Trustpilot review, December 2025
Experience meets efficiency
“I was introduced to HPT by a business partner and their team replied the very next day. My demand was not easy to solve, but they provided a really good solution for our business. Simple and sound communication, to-the-point service and comprehensive terms. I can fully recommend them without hesitation.”
Trustpilot review, October 2025
Will is excellent at what he does
“Will is excellent at what he does. Professional service, clear communication, and he goes above and beyond to find a solution that's right for you. Would recommend to anyone who needs business structuring advice and an end-to-end solution.”
Trustpilot review, November 2025
Reviews collected under our former name, Forward Point Solutions.
Insights
Recent notes from the practice
Corporate·
US LLCs now report nothing; foreign companies still do
Since FinCEN's August 2026 rule, a US LLC owned from abroad files no federal ownership report. A foreign company registered in a US state still does.
Tax Strategy·
FIG regime: the year-five cliff most arrival plans miss
FIG relief ends after four tax years with no taper, and worldwide IHT starts in year eleven. Both dates are fixed on arrival. Most plans model neither.
Structures·
China's offshore trust tax: why unwinding now costs more
China's 2026 rules end the offshore trust as a tax deferral, not as a succession tool. A rushed wind-up adds an exit tax and loses the trust.
Next step
Tell us about your matter.
A short application tells us what you need and where. We aim to reply within 48 hours.