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Benefits of Starting a Business in Hong Kong — one of the world’s freest economies!

  1. 01A leading financial, convention & exhibition hub in Asia Pacific
  2. 02A free trade and investment policy
  3. 03Complete freedom of capital movement
  4. 04Easy access to China
  5. 05No foreign ownership restrictions
  6. 06No tax is levied on profits arising abroad, even if remitted to Hong Kong
  7. 07Simplified taxation system, one of the lowest tax jurisdictions in the world
  8. 08English is one of two official languages in Hong Kong
  9. 09Sound legal environment
  10. 10Favourable immigration policies and diverse international community

Company Formation Hong Kong – How to Register?

With incorporation services from Bolder Launch, company formation in Hong Kong is a breeze. Still, there are things you need to consider, such as the annual audit, financial reporting and statutory filing requirements. We can help you avoid missing documentation, legal, tax, accounting and regulatory rules! We will help you formulate the best corporate structure for your company in Hong Kong and ease the entire process into simple steps that include:

  1. 01Name Search
  2. 02Due Diligence review
  3. 03Company Registration
  4. 04Preparation of the corporate kit box with all statutory documents
  5. 05Preparation of the management account and financial report

Contact us for a free consultation, and quote, to see what the required solution would be for your firm.

Timeline and procedure of Hong Kong company formation

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Step One: Provide required documents

Complete the Company Formation Questionnaire and provide the due diligence documents in accordance with the document checklist

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Step Two: Review and sign documents

Bolder Launch corporate team will prepare all necessary documents for your review and signatures for company’s registration

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Step Three: Delivery of company kit box

Bolder Launch corporate team will organize all relevant documents for the company and deliver the kit box to your address

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Depending on the Company Registry, it takes about eight to fourteen working days to form a company in Hong Kong. Alternatively, Bolder Launch can assist you in remote or online company registration. It will take around two to three working days to complete the company setup in Hong Kong. Additional charges for expedited services apply.

Types of Businesses to Register in Hong Kong

Private Company Limited by Shares

The most common business vehicle in Hong Kong is the private company limited by shares, the liability of the company’s members is limited to the amount unpaid on their shares

Limited Partnership

Partnerships are established and co-owned by two or more persons who jointly contribute their resources and share the profits derived from the partnership according to the profit-sharing ratios stated in the partnership agreement. The partners are jointly and severally liable for the debts of the partnership, the liabilities on the general partner and the limited partner are different.

Limited by guarantee

Private company limited by guarantee has no share capital, persons who join the company as guarantee member are not required to make any capital payment, they would undertake to contribute a fixed amount to the company’s assets in the event of its being wound up while they are members or within one year after they ceased to be members.

Non-Hong Kong Company

Registering a foreign company in Hong Kong can enjoy significant advantages of incorporating a Hong Kong company in certain circumstances. A foreign company may be registered in Hong Kong as non-Hong Kong company (also as a branch office), the procedure of the registration is simple, the company may enjoy all considerable advantages over the equivalent procedure of forming a Hong Kong local private company, for example, stamp duty advantage, annual accounting requirements, etc.

Hong Kong Company Formation – Why Work with Bolder Launch?

Our goal from the moment you contact us is to simplify, add transparency and make Hong Kong Company Formation as affordable as possible. We understand how complex running a business can be, especially for foreign entrepreneurs. That’s where we help steer the process in the best course of action and ease it by setting out all options and recommendations for you.

We take immense pride in our entrepreneurial approach to starting a business in Hong Kong, which is flexible and meticulous. Work with us and we guarantee fast, fair and responsive incorporation service.

  1. 01Our Group has served over 10,000 clients since 1982
  2. 02We have a global team of more than 350 staff members, including 100 staff in our Asian offices
Ryan Cheng

Asst. Head, Corporate Management

Currently involved in business development projects for international firms entering the Hong Kong market.

Cost of Hong Kong Company Formation

No hidden management fees, best competitive prices, pragmatic and entrepreneurial level of support, multiple board members allowed, including bank account opening support, 10,000+ Companies incorporated so far

Plan A: Basic Registration

US$800
  • Due diligence documents review
  • Company registration submission and follow up works with local government
  • Company Kit Box (a Certificate of Incorporation and a Business Registration Certificate, a standard Articles of Association)
  • Free courier delivery
  • Paper filings with government; Time frame: 8-14 working days

Plan B: Standard Registration

US$2,000
  • Basic consultation with Bolder Launch’s manager
  • Due diligence documents review
  • Company registration submission and follow up works with local government
  • Company kit box (activation papers, a chop and a common seal, a Certificate of Incorporation, standard Articles of Association x5, a Business Registration Certificate
  • Provision of a company secretary (year of the incorporation only)
  • Provision of HK registered office address (year of the incorporation only)
  • Provision of Designated Representative (year of the incorporation only)
  • Free courier delivery
  • Paper filings with government; Time frame: 8-14 working days

Plan C: Digital Registration

US$2,200
  • Basic consultation with Bolder Launch’s manager
  • Due diligence documents review
  • Company registration submission and follow up works with local government
  • Company kit box (activation papers, a chop and a common seal, a Certificate of Incorporation, standard Articles of Association x5, a Business Registration Certificate
  • Provision of a company secretary (year of the incorporation only)
  • Provision of HK registered office address (year of the incorporation only)
  • Provision of Designated Representative (year of the incorporation only)
  • Free courier delivery
  • Online filings with government; Time frame: 2-3 working days

Our Hong Kong Company Formation Services

Bolder Launch provides incorporation services for all kinds of businesses looking for expanding avenues in Hong Kong. We can help SMEs and multinational companies from around the world to set up and accomplish business goals in Hong Kong. Our extensive services include:

Company Formation

Company Formation

Market Entry

Corporate Support

Relocate Staff

Relocate Staff

Corporate Support

Market Entry

Accounting

Accounting

Legal

Legal

Locations We Serve

Give Your Business a Headstart in Hong Kong


The Americas

  • United States
  • Cayman Islands
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Nevis
  • Curaçao

EMEA

  • The Netherlands
  • Luxembourg
  • Switzerland
  • Slovakia

Asia

  • Singapore
  • Hong Kong
  • The Philippines

Frequently Asked Questions

All that is required to start a business in Hong Kong as a foreigner is to pay the agency fee and choose a name for the new firm. The availability of the name in Hong Kong and any conflicts with existing trademarks will then be confirmed by a licensed agency.

You need a founder member, a company secretary, at least two natural persons as directors and a registered office address to form a company limited by guarantee.

Prospective owners must present a photocopy of their passport (if non-resident in Hong Kong), a photocopy of their official documents serving as proof of residency and a questionnaire with the standard questions, which are likely to include information about the prospective owner's address, passport number, issued number of shares and the names of the company's director, shareholders and company secretary who will be based in Hong Kong.

It's not necessary to use a third party. However, it can be challenging to establish a corporation in Hong Kong on your own if you are not physically present there (or if another director is not). For instance, it is necessary for your company secretary and designated representative to be in Hong Kong.

No. However, when opening a bank account, it is usually necessary. Business accounts offered by fintech companies and other suppliers are growing in popularity as a result.

Yes. A virtual or post office box address is not enough. However, keep in mind that the actual Hong Kong address—which serves as the business's registered office address—could be a residence.

Depending on the bank, it might be accomplished within just a week.

Yes. A working shall be obtained from the Hong Kong government, and it will typically be necessary to prove that the applicant possesses knowledge, expertise or credentials that are in high demand outside of Hong Kong.

Guide to Hong Kong Company Formation

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