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Start your business in Hong Kong

Low tax rates & simple regime

Profits tax standard rate is 16.5%, with a lower two-tier rate for the first HKD 2 million of profits; no VAT and no capital gains tax, so tax compliance is relatively simple (subject to the latest tax law).

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Entity Setup & Establishment Preparation

  • 01
    Name & structure confirmation

    Confirm the company name, shareholder/director structure and share capital; determine whether statutory terms such as "Limited" are required.

  • 02
    Local physical address & licensed secretary

    Arrange a Hong Kong local physical address (not virtual / PO box) and a licensed statutory secretary to satisfy legal requirements.

  • 03
    File incorporation documents & collect certificates

    Submit the incorporation form and Articles, then guide collection of the company number and Business Registration Certificate.

  • 04
    Compliance pre-review

    Pre-check name, nature of business, significant controllers and other matters to reduce enquiries from the Companies Registry.

Compliant Address Services

  • 01
    Provision of Hong Kong local physical address

    Provide a local physical address usable for government and bank correspondence (pure virtual / PO box addresses prohibited from 2026).

  • 02
    Government & bank mail collection and forwarding

    Dedicated staff sign for and promptly forward letters from government, tax and banks to avoid missing statutory deadlines.

  • 03
    Address-change filing assistance

    Assist with filing and document updates for registered-address changes, keeping registered records consistent with reality.

Corporate Banking Support

  • 01
    Account documents & business-background preparation

    Organize business plan, source-of-funds proof and director/shareholder materials to meet bank due diligence.

  • 02
    Online banking & signature facilities

    Assist with corporate online banking, signing mandates and authorization arrangements.

  • 03
    Account maintenance & exception assistance

    Help with freezes, supplementary document requests and annual reviews (Hong Kong account opening has a high threshold and many document requests; patience required).

Bookkeeping & Audit Filing

  • 01
    Account organization & financial-statement preparation

    Organize income/expense vouchers and prepare financial statements under Hong Kong standards.

  • 02
    Statutory audit by licensed accountant

    Appoint a Hong Kong licensed accountant to issue the audit report, a yearly statutory requirement.

  • 03
    Profits-tax filing & annual return

    File profits tax based on audit results and submit the Annual Return on time while renewing the Business Registration Certificate.

Trademark & Patent Strategy

  • 01
    Trademark search & filing

    Search for conflicting and non-registrable elements, plan classes and file (Hong Kong standalone or Madrid international route).

  • 02
    Patent mining & filing

    Identify patentable points and determine standard-patent / short-term-patent type and file.

  • 03
    Brand portfolio protection advice

    Advise on a combined protection route of trademarks, patents and designs based on overseas and licensing plans.

Corporate Changes & Orderly Exit

  • 01
    Director / shareholder / address changes

    Assist with filing NR1, ND2A and other statutory forms and registration updates.

  • 02
    Dormancy, liquidation & deregistration

    Full-chain assistance with asset disposal, debt settlement, tax clearance and deregistration.

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Why consider Hong Kong?

Low tax rates & simple regime

Profits tax standard rate is 16.5%, with a lower two-tier rate for the first HKD 2 million of profits; no VAT and no capital gains tax, so tax compliance is relatively simple (subject to the latest tax law).

Free port & free flow of capital

No foreign-exchange controls and convenient capital movement, ideal as an international settlement and overseas springboard, with flexible receipts and dividends.

Common law & international trust

A legal system aligned with international standards facilitates cross-border contracts, financing and international brand expansion, with high acceptance by overseas partners.

What you need to know about operating in Hong Kong

What are the mandatory setup items?

You must have a Hong Kong local physical address (pure virtual / PO box prohibited from 2026) and a licensed statutory secretary; a sole director may not also act as secretary — these two are statutory floors.

Accounts & audit?

Every year you must appoint a Hong Kong licensed accountant to audit and issue a report; tax filing follows the audit result — you cannot file without auditing.

What you need to know about operating in Hong Kong
What you need to know about operating in Hong Kong

Bank account opening?

The threshold is higher than in the mainland; you need a genuine business background, director materials and expected audit arrangements. Many document requests and long lead times mean complete documents are key.

Compliance annual review?

Every year you must file the Annual Return and renew the Business Registration; late fees apply, and in serious cases strike-off can affect director credit.

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Start your Hong Kong business journey in 3 clear steps

1

Determine name, structure & business direction

Prepare ID and address proof, set the shareholder/director structure and share capital, to avoid frequent later Articles amendments.

2

Secure the physical address & licensed secretary

Arrange the local physical address and licensed statutory secretary, file the incorporation documents, and collect the company number and Business Registration Certificate.

3

Open the account & build the annual audit & tax mechanism

Open a bank account, establish the annual bookkeeping and audit mechanism, and maintain the Significant Controllers Register for long-term compliance.

3 considerations before choosing Hong Kong

01

Do you have genuine cross-border / international business needs?

Otherwise the yearly secretary, audit and address-maintenance costs are not worthwhile; a mere nominal presence has little meaning.

02

Can you meet the physical-address & secretary mandatory requirements?

From 2026 virtual PO boxes are banned; a local physical address and a licensed secretary are required as the baseline for ongoing compliance.

03

Do you accept the annual audit & compliance cost?

Hong Kong companies must audit and file every year; budget for audit and secretary fees annually — you cannot "set up and forget."

Understand the Hong Kong business environment first, or arrange an entity setup consultation directly?

Basic (self-launch)

Read the business highlights and policy brief to self-assess feasibility; includes name & structure confirmation, physical-address & licensed-secretary arrangement, incorporation filing and Business Registration Certificate collection. Suited to entities with clear overseas needs that can coordinate themselves.

Pro (advisory launch)

Adds bank account-opening coordination, annual audit & tax filing, annual-return & compliance maintenance and Significant Controllers Register; suited to entities with genuine international business, with licensed institutions and advisors handling the whole chain to manage account-opening and annual-review risks.

Hong Kong Corporate Services FAQ

Can I set up a company without a Hong Kong address?＋

No — a local physical address is required; virtual PO boxes have been banned since 2026, and a pure PO-box address will be rejected by both the Companies Registry and banks.

Is audit mandatory?＋

Yes. Hong Kong companies must be audited every year and file tax based on the result — a statutory requirement; even with no business, a dormant audit is still required.

How long to open an account?＋

Typically weeks depending on the bank and documents; incomplete documents cause repeated requests — prepare the business plan and source-of-funds proof before applying.

What if I skip the annual review?＋

Late penalties and possible impact on company existence and director credit; prolonged neglect leads to strike-off, with restoration costs far exceeding annual-review fees.

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