Hong Kong Company Incorporation
We assist foreigners with Hong Kong company incorporation — covering name checks, statutory setup (registered office and company secretary), filing, and guidance on compliance and banking readiness.
Who is it for / Suitable for
Foreign entrepreneurs and businesses wanting a tax-efficient, globally recognized company.
Startups, e-commerce sellers, consultants, fintech, trading, and international service providers.
Companies that do not require a physical office or local director (Hong Kong allows 100% foreign ownership).
Businesses aiming to access international banking and operate regionally from Asia.
Key Requirements
At least 1 director and 1 shareholder
Can be the same person — can be foreign
A Hong Kong registered office address
A local company secretary
Individual or corporate body
Proposed company name
Must pass availability check
Maintain basic statutory records and Significant Controllers Register (SCR)
Clients need to provide the following information / documents
Document Name
Notarized
Passport copy of each director & shareholder
Must be clear and valid
No
Residential address proof
Utility bill / bank statement within 3 months
No
Proposed company names (min. 2 options)
For name search & reservation
No
Shareholding structure details
% ownership and roles
No
Articles of Association
Standard template acceptable; provided during incorporation
No
KYC / Due Diligence forms
Required by company secretary & registry
No
Power of Attorney (if signing from overseas)
When appointing an agent to sign
Yes
Average Processing Time
Online incorporation
1–2 business daysPaper incorporation
5–7 business daysBank Account Opening
1–4 weeksWhat you would get when the application is complete
Certificate of Incorporation (CI)
Official incorporation certificate issued by Companies Registry.
Business Registration Certificate (BR)
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department.
NNC1 Incorporation Form (filed)
Statutory incorporation submission record.
Articles of Association
Company constitutional document.
Company kit (digital or physical)
Corporate documents and common templates.
Hong Kong Company Number
Official company registration number.
On-going Compliance Requirements
To keep your Hong Kong company compliant:
Business Registration Renewal
Renew the Business Registration Certificate annually to remain legally active.
Annual Return filing
File the Annual Return with the Companies Registry each year.
Significant Controllers Register (SCR)
Maintain an updated SCR as required by Hong Kong regulations.
Financial Statements & Tax Filing
Prepare annual financial statements and submit tax returns to the Inland Revenue Department.
Company Secretary & Registered Office
Maintain a local company secretary and a registered Hong Kong office address.
Government Agencies Involved
Government agencies involved / overseeing this application:
Companies Registry (CR)
Company incorporation and statutory filings.
Inland Revenue Department (IRD)
Tax obligations and Business Registration Certificate.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (indirectly)
Compliance framework for corporate bank accounts.
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