Must be an individual aged 18 or above; no need to be a Hong Kong resident.
Hong Kong Company Formation
Register a Hong Kong Company
Send us the company name, directors and shareholders’ details, and your business situation. We check the name, prepare the incorporation documents, arrange the company secretary and Hong Kong registered address, file the application, and deliver the full company kit. Most clients never need to visit Hong Kong.
The 3–8 business day count starts once the name is available, documents are complete and signed, and fees are confirmed. Missing documents or government reviews may extend the timeline.
Costs upfrontGovernment and service fees listed separately
Documents checkedNames, addresses and shareholding verified before filing
Progress updatesNotified at name check, signing, filing and delivery
Ongoing supportBanking, annual return, audit and tax can follow
Basic Requirements
Four things to confirm before registering
The requirements are simple. Settle the people, shareholding and business situation first, and the paperwork becomes much easier.
May be an individual or a company, and can be the same person as the director.
A qualified company secretary is required; we can arrange one.
For receiving government mail — a PO box alone is not allowed; we provide the address service.
Costs
What the fees cover — made clear before you sign
Formation costs more than government fees. Check whether company secretary, registered address, company documents, green box and delivery are included.
Reference government fees for a one-year incorporation, 2026/27
Applies to 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027
HK$3,895
Electronic incorporationFiled with the Companies Registry
HK$1,545
One-year Business Registration CertificateRegistration fee and levy
HK$2,350
This is a government-fee reference only. It excludes company secretary, registered address, company chops, green box, courier, advisory services and bank account opening. Final fees follow the official rates on the filing date and our written quotation.
Common Uses
What do clients use a Hong Kong company for?
Many clients use Hong Kong companies for cross-border trade, e-commerce, software, consulting or brand businesses. Fit depends on your actual business and payment needs.
Sign contracts, receive and pay with a HK company
Suits businesses with overseas clients or suppliers, cross-border platforms or multi-currency settlement. Banks and payment institutions review account applications separately.
- Chinese and English company names available
- Corporate bank or payment accounts as needed
- Connects mainland supply chains with overseas markets
Two-tier profits tax rates
Where conditions are met, the first HK$2 million of assessable profits is taxed at 8.25% and the rest at 16.5%. Actual tax depends on what the business really does, where profits arise and what records you keep.
International trade
Contract with overseas clients and suppliers, arrange purchasing, sales and cross-border settlement.
Cross-border e-commerce
Marketplace onboarding, brand operations, ad payments and supply-chain settlement, subject to platform rules.
Software & consulting
Provide software, design, marketing, consulting or other services to overseas clients.
Process
We handle it in eight steps
Each step tells you what to do — no need to study forms and filing procedures yourself.
Understand your business
Confirm purpose, directors, shareholders, shareholding and banking needs.
Check the company name
Verify availability and prepare alternatives.
Collect documents
Gather ID, address proof and business materials.
Prepare filings
Draft incorporation forms, articles and other documents.
Review & sign
Confirm names, addresses, shares and signature pages.
File the application
Submit the incorporation to the Companies Registry.
Receive certificates
Obtain the Certificate of Incorporation and BR certificate.
Organize & deliver
Compile records, chops, e-files and the physical green box.
Documents
Prepare these and the process moves faster
Documents should be clear and valid, with names and addresses consistent across files. We check them for you first.
Individual director / shareholder
ID or passportClear, complete and valid
Address proof (last 3 months)Bank or utility statements
Phone and emailFor contact and document confirmation
Occupation & source of fundsExplained per formation and banking requirements
Corporate shareholder
Certificate of incorporationShareholder’s formation documents or business registration
Directors & ultimate beneficiariesIdentity and address proof
Ownership structureStructure chart if there are multiple layers
Corporate resolutionResolution or authorization to invest in the HK company
Company to be formed
Company nameChinese/English proposed names; we check them first
Business scopeA brief description of the nature of business
Share arrangementRegistered shares and shareholder ratios
Contact & addressFor document confirmation and follow-up
After Formation
Company documents you will receive
The exact deliverables follow the quotation and service agreement.
01
Certificate of Incorporation
Proof the company is formed
02
Business Registration Certificate
Shows the BR number and validity
03
Articles of Association
The company’s basic governance rules
04
Share certificates & share book
Records who holds the shares
05
Register of directors & members
Keeps the company’s personnel records
06
Significant controllers register
Maintained and kept as required
07
Company chops
Configured by the chosen package
08
E-files & physical green box
Easy to store and use later
Ongoing Compliance
Annual duties after incorporation
A company is not hands-off after the certificate arrives. We keep reminding you of deadlines and help prepare and submit the filings.
- Annual return (NAR1)
Update directors, shareholders, secretary, address and shares each year. - Business registration renewal
Renew before the certificate expires to avoid disruption. - Bookkeeping, audit & tax
Organize accounts from actual transactions and handle audits and tax filings. - Company information changes
Update promptly when directors, shareholders, address, secretary or shares change.
Having no business does not mean doing nothing. Government letters and tax filings still need handling based on the company’s actual situation.
Bank Account
Need a company account? We prepare the file first
Banks decide account opening themselves. What we do is organize your materials, check consistency, and help you prepare for the questions banks usually ask.
Company & personal documents
CI, BR, articles, directors’ and shareholders’ ID
Business materials
Website, shop, products, service intro or business plan
Contracts & orders
Client and supplier contracts, invoices, orders and logistics
Source of funds
Income, statements, investment funds and where they come from
Expected account usage
Countries, currencies, amounts, frequency and counterparties
Interview / video prep
Explain the business clearly and stay consistent with your file
We never promise a “guaranteed account”. Approval time, account terms and interviews are decided by the bank or payment institution.
FAQ
Questions clients often ask
Do mainland residents need to go to Hong Kong to register?
Usually not. Confirmation, signing and filing are normally done remotely. Whether a bank account later requires video or in-person verification depends on the bank.
How long does registration take?
With documents complete, the name available, files signed and fees confirmed, usually 3–8 business days. Missing documents, government review and courier time may extend it.
Does the share capital need to be deposited in a bank?
No capital verification is generally required. Fill in shares and ratios per your actual arrangement — no need to inflate the numbers.
Is a bank account guaranteed after formation?
No. Banks review the business, source of funds, directors’ backgrounds, clients and suppliers. We help you prepare, but the bank decides.
With no business activity, are annual return and tax still required?
The annual return, business registration and any government letters or tax filings still need handling. Whether an audit is required depends on the actual situation.
Does the quotation cover all future fees?
Not necessarily. Formation, first-year secretary/address, banking, annual return, BR renewal, bookkeeping, audit and tax are usually separate items — the quotation states what is included.
Get started
Tell us what business you plan to run
Share the company name, number of shareholders, business type, main client regions and whether you need a bank account. We will reply with required documents, expected timing and what the fees cover.
Banking, tax and regulated activities are assessed case by case — we never guarantee approval or tax exemption.
