Hong Kong company formation
From name check to the company kit, we handle the incorporation steps.
| Fee | HK$8,500, including first-year business registration and government registration fees |
|---|---|
| Time | About 2 working days after documents are received |
| Minimum | 1 director, 1 shareholder (can be the same person), Hong Kong address, company secretary |
| Who can apply | Any nationality, aged 18 or over |
Requirements
- At least one director and one shareholder; they can be the same person.
- Directors and shareholders can be any nationality, aged 18 or over, or corporate entities.
- A Hong Kong registered address.
- A company secretary who is a Hong Kong resident or a Hong Kong company.
- A company name that is not identical or too similar to an existing name.
A sole director cannot also act as the company secretary.
Documents needed
- Identity card or passport copy for each director and shareholder.
- Address proof for each director and shareholder.
- Proposed company name (Chinese and/or English).
- Business nature and principal place of business.
- Hong Kong registered address.
- Company secretary details.
Process
- Send your documents.
- We check the proposed name.
- You sign the incorporation documents.
- We file with the Companies Registry.
- You collect the certificate, business registration certificate and company kit.
What the fee includes
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Company formation (includes first-year business registration and government registration fees) | HK$8,500 |
| Registered address (add-on) | Enquiry |
| Significant Controllers Register (add-on) | Enquiry |
| Nominated SCR representative (add-on) | Enquiry |
After incorporation you receive the certificate of incorporation, business registration certificate, 10 copies of the articles, statutory records, share book and company chop set.
First-year obligations
- Appoint a company secretary and keep statutory records.
- File the annual return (NAR1) within 42 days after the anniversary of incorporation.
- Keep books and records and handle tax filing.
- Update the Companies Registry when company particulars change.
Frequently asked questions
Can one person be the sole director and shareholder?
Yes. A Hong Kong private company can have one director and one shareholder, but a sole director cannot also be the company secretary.
Can a non-resident form a Hong Kong company?
Yes. Directors and shareholders can be any nationality, aged 18 or over, with identity and address proof.
How long does formation take?
About two working days after complete documents are received, subject to Companies Registry approval.
Is a Hong Kong address required?
Yes. A Hong Kong registered address is required; we can discuss options if you do not have one.
When is the first tax return due?
The IRD generally issues the first profits tax return about 18 months after incorporation; the actual date is set by the IRD.
Ready to incorporate?
Send us your director and shareholder details and we will confirm the documents needed.