October 31st 2024.
Ronnie O'Sullivan, one of the greatest snooker players of all time, has recently announced that he has accepted an offer of residency in Hong Kong. This decision was made after he was granted residency through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, which was confirmed by the immigration director Benson Kwok in a social media video on Thursday.
In an interview, O'Sullivan was asked why he chose Hong Kong as his new home. He explained that he has spent a lot of time in the city and has had many enjoyable trips there. He also has some good friends in Hong Kong and loves the food and culture. As someone who travels frequently for his profession, O'Sullivan also mentioned that the tax rate in Hong Kong is advantageous for him. Overall, he believes that Hong Kong is a great place to live and he would recommend it to anyone looking for a good quality of life.
When it comes to his plans in Hong Kong, O'Sullivan shared that he will be doing some work there, but also plans to take some time to relax and play snooker. He expressed his excitement about being back in Hong Kong, especially after winning the Hong Kong Masters in front of 9,000 fans in October 2022.
In addition to his residency in Hong Kong, O'Sullivan also attended a press conference for the upcoming exhibition event, the Macau Snooker Masters. He will be playing alongside other top players such as Judd Trump and Ding Junhui. O'Sullivan stated that he now does about 70% of his work in China and Asia, so it makes sense for him to establish a home in the region.
When asked about his thoughts on Hong Kong and Macau, O'Sullivan shared that he has some friends in both places who have encouraged him to make a life there. He also mentioned the possibility of playing in a tournament in Macau in the future.
O'Sullivan's next tournament will be the International Championship in Nanjing, China, where he will face off against Mink Nutcharut, the women's world number one. He is also looking forward to the World Grand Prix, which will now take place in Hong Kong at the newly-built Kai Tak Sports Park in March.
One of the reasons O'Sullivan is drawn to Hong Kong is its favorable tax system, with no capital gains tax and a maximum income tax rate of 16%. This is another factor that makes living and working in Hong Kong appealing to him.
As O'Sullivan continues to make a name for himself in the snooker world, he has found a new home in Hong Kong where he can work, relax, and enjoy the city's vibrant culture and cuisine.
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