Hong Kong Company Formations | Request Quotation |
Incorporation of a Hong Kong private limited company takes around 7 days and ready-made companies are immediately available.
| Hong Kong Company Incorporation fees | Hong Kong Annual Compliance fees |
|---|---|
| Company Formation: £840 | Registered Office and Registered Agent: £640 |
| Registered Office and Registered Agent: £640 | Company Secretary: £800 |
| Government Registry fee: £212 | Statutory Returns and Licenses: £825 |
| Business Registration Certificate: HK$ 2500 (£250) | Significant Controller Register: £350 |
| Company Secretary: £800 | Shareholder & Directors Register Maintenance: £180 |
| Compliance fee: £200 |
Hong Kong Company Formation Package
Our Hong Kong company formation package includes the following:
- Search and reserving your proposed Company Name
- Preparation and filing of the Company Registration forms
- Preparation of Articles of Association for the company
- A Notice to Business Registration Office
- Obtaining Business Registration Certificate from Inland Revenue
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Company Secretary: who must be a Hong Kong resident
- Appointment and filing of first directors
- Minutes for first Board Meeting
- 3 copies of The Memorandum and Articles of Association
- All documents and certificates supplied in a professional folder
- Delivery of documents by FedEx / DHL
Hong Kong Incorporation Process
We organise the preparation of the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Declaration of Compliance for your Hong Kong company. Then the following documents are filed with Companies Registry together with the appropriate fees for the incorporation:
- Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company
- A Statutory Declaration of Compliance
- Amount of Share Capital, both authorised and issued
We receive the Certificate of Incorporation from Companies Registry and then, file the following additional documents:
- Notification of appointment of First Directors and Company Secretary
- Letter of Appointment of First Directors
- Consent to Act as Director
- Notice confirming the Registered Office is filed
Company Name
Your proposed company name can be in either in English, Chinese or registered in both languages. The English company name must end with the word “Limited” or its equivalent in Chinese.
Company Directors
Only one director is required for your Hong Kong company and there are no restrictions on nationality or residency.
Shareholders
Only one shareholder is required, and shareholder meetings do not have to take place in Hong Kong. Nominee shareholders are permitted.
Registered Office
A Registered Office must be maintained in Hong Kong. Correspondence from the Hong Kong Government will be served on the registered address.
The Registered Office is used for receiving mail and correspondence from the government authorities. If the office address is used as the business correspondence such as receiving mails from the business associates, customers, banks, etc, a service fee for virtual office and mail forwarding will be incurred.
Hong Kong Resident Company Secretary
A Hong Kong company must have a resident Company Secretary which we will supply.
Company Secretarial Services:
Transfer of subscriber shares to new shareholders
Prepare documents relating to appointment of first directors; company secretary, Registered Office, allotment of shares
Minutes for the first directors’ meeting
Minutes for opening bank accounts and certified by CPA if required
Business registration certificate application
- We will supply the Company Secretary
- Companies Registry Compliance Alert & Reminders
- Named Company Secretary registered with Companies Registry for 12 months
- Preparation and filing of Annual Return
Hong Kong Registered Agent
The company must have a Registered Office in Hong Kong to which all communications and notices are addressed.
We provide Registered Agent and Registered Offices service in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Company Tax
Only profits whose source is from Hong Kong can be taxed. Profits sourced elsewhere are not subject to Hong Kong taxation. If your company earned its income entirely outside Hong Kong, it can declare and claim offshore income to the Inland Revenue Dept HK.
HK Ready Made Company
Our ready-made companies are able to commence business activities from the moment of purchase.
All ready-made Hong Kong companies are in good standing, with up to date accounting and reporting requirements.
Ready made companies have no debts or outstanding liabilities not entered into any contracts or engaged in any business activities.
The basic requirements for a Hong Kong limited company is a shareholder, director and a resident company secretary, with registered office address in Hong Kong.