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Company registration in Hong Kong (LTD)

The establishment of a legal entity — a company in Hong Kong — is attractive due to zero territorial taxation in the absence of activity in the jurisdiction. Registration does not require travelling to Hong Kong and personally applying to local authorities. All issues are resolved remotely. The business can be managed from anywhere in the world.

Price: from €3 310

Our specialists provide assistance in registering a company and help to open a corporate bank account in China. We also take care of accounting support and annual registration renewal in accordance with current legislation.

Hong Kong as a place to register a business

Hong Kong currently has the status of a special administrative region within the PRC and offers favourable conditions for establishing companies to conduct international business. It is one of the world's largest financial centres. Its convenient geographical location, developed infrastructure and tax incentives make it a versatile tool for commercial activities.

Advantages

no minimum authorised capital requirements

100% foreign ownership of the company is permitted

convenient location for international trade and for entering the Chinese market

the ability to conduct transactions in different currencies

visa-free travel to 170 countries, which makes it easier for non-Hong Kong residents to do business

legal system based on the English common law system

The local government has signed numerous agreements to avoid double taxation and achieve complete tax independence from China. Local legislation allows companies to avoid paying local taxes if they operate in other countries and do not conduct commercial activities in Hong Kong.

The most popular areas of business:

wholesale and international trade;
logistics;
information technology;
Fintech.

Company registration in Hong Kong

LTD is a standard organisational and legal form of a limited liability company. It operates under Hong Kong law and is subject to local taxation and reporting rules. The legal entity has the right to engage in any legal activities, except for those that require a licence. Licences are required, in particular, for those who plan to operate in the construction, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors.

The owners of the company can be individuals or legal entities, regardless of citizenship and country of residence.

For trading companies, we offer a universal solution — opening a company in Hong Kong with an account in a Chinese bank. This is the best option for doing business. If necessary, you can consider registering a company with an account in Hong Kong.

A company in Hong Kong must comply with the requirements set out in local legislation.

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The company name can be in Chinese or English.
2

A firm must have one or more directors. The founder may assume this role.
3

The company's operations may be managed by a board of directors consisting of at least one natural person. The board may also include legal entities.
4

A company can be owned by between 1 and 50 shareholders, and companies with 100% foreign capital are permitted to operate in Hong Kong.
5

The minimum authorised capital for a legal entity is $1.

6

The company requires a secretary, whose duties are performed by a local company or an individual who is a Hong Kong resident.
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The company must have a registered legal address in Hong Kong, where official correspondence from government agencies is sent.
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Information about the company's officers must be entered in the Register of Companies.
9

A meeting of owners must be held annually or more frequently. It can be organised in person or remotely.

In addition, any company registered in Hong Kong must submit annual financial reports to the regulator and undergo an audit.

If you have any questions about the requirements for companies registered in Hong Kong, our managers will be happy to answer them promptly.

Leave your contact details. Our specialist will contact you within 30 minutes and advise you on your question.

Alla
Head of Sales Department

Taxation in Hong Kong

Hong Kong operates on the territorial principle of taxation. It is important that the company does not conduct business with other Hong Kong legal entities and does not have a bank account there. If this condition is met, the company will be considered non-resident after verification by the tax authorities and will be exempt from income tax.

Withholding tax on dividend payments is zero.
Capital gains are not taxed.
Upon registration, the company receives a tax number.

For companies operating in Hong Kong, there is a two-tier tax rate. As long as profits do not exceed HK$2,000,000, the rate is 8.25%. For profits over HK$2 million, the rate increases to 16.5%.

Steps for registering a company in Hong Kong

We register companies in Hong Kong in several stages. Our specialists accompany you through each stage.

Analysis of the task at hand, selection of a solution method

Preparation of documents, filling out forms and completing applications

Choosing a name for a legal entity and checking for duplicates in the Register

Submitting an application for company registration

Supporting the registration process

Upon registration of the legal entity, the documents will be transferred to you.

Additional services

paid separately

financial accounting reports;
compliance checks;
opening corporate and private accounts;
company renewal.

Can I use a Hong Kong company to conduct business with clients from China?

Yes, a Hong Kong company can be used to work with clients from mainland China, and this is common practice. However, it is worth noting that in order to conduct full-fledged commercial activities in the PRC (e.g., warehouse rental, employment of personnel, direct sales), it will be necessary to register a representative office or subsidiary in China itself. We can help you with this if you are planning to expand into the mainland market.

Opening a bank account — guaranteed or subject to refusal?

Opening a bank account is a separate service, and the bank conducts its own compliance check, so unfortunately there is no 100% guarantee. However, we analyse your case in advance and suggest banks where the likelihood of approval is highest, taking into account your business area, citizenship and company structure. In case of refusal, we continue to select alternatives and do not leave you without a solution.

Do I need to visit Hong Kong every year to renew my registration and submit reports?

No, your physical presence is not required for either registration renewal or reporting. All processes are completely remote. We provide accounting support, prepare and submit reports, coordinate audits, and handle the renewal of necessary documents. All you need to do is provide the requested information in a timely manner.

Cases:

CASE: How to recover frozen $600,000

The client faced a problem with frozen funds in the account of his international company. The bank where the account was held was in the process of liquidation and froze all funds while starting an audit of its clients.

CASE: Forgotten $400,000

Our client decided to completely liquidate his company, established about 10 years ago in Latvia. During the liquidation process and communication with the bank, we discovered that the client had $400,000 in the account for several years — money everyone had forgotten about.