Company registration in Hong Kong: business setup and incorporation services

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Company Registration in Hong Kong

Available Asia

1-2 weeks

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Processing Time

1-2 weeks

Corporate Tax

Foreign Ownership

100% Allowed

Remote Setup

Available

An international financial center with strong legal protections. Corporate tax rate of 16.5%, no VAT/sales tax, facilitating tax optimization. Bank accounts can be opened quickly with no currency restrictions. Full 100% foreign ownership is permitted (registration requires a resident director from any country). Restrictions: tightening political situation and growing competition from China, but the reputation as a 'silver door' to China remains.

Onshore low-tax hub 100% Foreign Ownership Remote Setup

Tax rates

Corporate

Personal

0% for most incoming dividends

Dividend

Special taxation terms & incentives

• Territorial tax system: only profits arising in or derived from Hong Kong are taxable, so genuinely offshore-sourced trading profits can be claimed exempt. • Two-tiered profits tax: 8.25% on the first HKD 2 million of assessable profits and 16.5% on the remainder (one entity per group may elect the lower tier). • No tax on dividends, no general capital gains tax, and no withholding tax on dividends or interest to non-residents. • Concessionary 5% effective rate on qualifying intellectual property income under the patent box regime. • Foreign-Sourced Income Exemption regime (from 2023): certain offshore passive income received by MNE entities is taxable unless substance, participation, or nexus exceptions are met.

Incorporate in Hong Kong

Banking

Business

Available but banks require substance

Personal

For residents/investors

Legal & compliance

Substance requirements

Office, director, real operations

Tax treaties

Limited

Ownership structure

100% foreign ownership permitted and common - most HK companies owned by foreign investors. No local co-founder requirements.

Ideal for

Trading, China/Asia logistics, holdings

Good to know

High business reputation, but PRC sensitivity

Hong Kong registration services & pricing

Transparent pricing: each price is the base scope for that service, including its government registration and agent fees. Route-specific authority or ongoing costs, if any, are confirmed in your written quote before you pay.

Incorporation

Hong Kong Limited Company Registration — Turnkey $3,000 one-time

Hong Kong Annual Company Renewal $2,210 /year

Additional Services

Virtual Office $600 /year

Accounting $360 /month

Banking

UPay — Visa Platinum (virtual) $229 one-time

UPay — Visa Platinum (physical) $379 one-time

Visas & Residency

Residence Visa $1,950 one-time

Documents required for Hong Kong incorporation

Personal Documents

Passport Copy
Proof of Address
CV / Resume

Business Documents

Business Plan
Source of Funds Declaration

Financial Documents

Company Bank Statements

What's included in Hong Kong registration

Company registration with local authorities
Business license
Company seal/stamp
Certificate of incorporation
Basic compliance setup

How to register a company in Hong Kong

Submit Application

Upload your documents online

Document Review

We verify everything is in order

Government Filing

We handle all official submissions

Company Ready

We forward the documents issued by the registry

Hong Kong: common questions

How long does it take to register a company in Hong Kong?

Registration typically takes 1-2 weeks once your documents are complete. Actual timing depends on the registry and the route for your activity; we confirm it in your quote.

Can foreigners own 100% of a company in Hong Kong?

Foreign ownership is generally permitted, but rules can depend on the activity, the route and the legal structure. Some jurisdictions also require a local director or company secretary. We check what applies to your case before you start.

Can I register a company in Hong Kong remotely?

In many cases the registration steps can be completed remotely. Some routes, authorities or banks may still ask for an in-person step; we tell you before you commit.

Does company registration include a bank account?

No. Company registration and banking are separate. We support bank account applications through licensed partners; the bank decides on approval, documents and timing.

Ready to register your company?

Get started today and we'll guide you through every step of the process. Starting from $3,000 for the base registration scope. Your quote confirms any route-specific fees.

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