Setting up a company in Hong Kong?

Let Bolder Launch streamline the ​process with our company ​formation solutions:

  • Develop an effective market entry solution to establish ​your business in Hong Kong
  • Register your company and file your accounting and tax ​requirements on time
  • Comply with annual audit, financial reporting and statutory ​filing requirements

Bolder Launch Hong Kong provides a suite of company ​formation and corporate secretarial services for startups, ​foreign entrepreneurs and SMEs — all at transparent and ​bespoke fee packages.

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Set up your company in Hong Kong

As a leading multinational company formation agent, Bolder ​​Launch has helped thousands of companies enter the Asian ​​market and make their mark through setting up businesses ​in financial centres, such as Hong Kong.

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

  • Company Formation
  • Corporate Support
  • Relocate Staff
  • Market Entry
  • Accounting
  • Legal

What entity in Hong Kong suits your goals? Download our fact sheet below or more information about Hong Kong’s ​business landscape.

What are the benefits of starting a business
in Hong Kong?

A leading financial, convention & exhibition hub in Asia Pacific
A free trade and investment policy
Complete freedom of capital movement
Easy access to China
No foreign ownership restrictions

No tax is levied on profits arising abroad, even if remitted to Hong Kong
Simplified taxation system, one of the lowest tax jurisdictions in the world
English is one of two official languages in Hong Kong
Sound legal environment
Favourable immigration policies and diverse international community

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Making the process easier

Powered by Bolder Group, Bolder Launch makes the ​company formation process simple — from the initial call to ​corporate administration and compliance. Our clients ​benefit from our team’s entrepreneurial mindset. We help ​you navigate the procedures in the best course of action by ​setting out all options and recommendations for you.

Here’s how we can assist you:

Flexible and meticulous entrepreneurial approach to ​​starting a business in Hong Kong
Fast, fair and responsive incorporation service
No hidden management fees and best competitive ​​prices
Extensive assistance from our financial, legal, fiscal and ​​marketing experts

Ryan Cheng

Asst. Head, Corporate Management

Stella Yeung

Executive Director, Head of Corporate and Private Hong Kong

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. 

Normal requirements for establishing a Hong Kong limited liability company include the Incorporation form, Articles of ​Association and Due Diligence documents.

Depending on the Company Registry, it takes about eight to fourteen working days to form a company in Hong Kong.

Everything you need to know about company ​formation in Hong Kong — in one free resource!

An overview of Hong Kong company formation

Learn how to cultivate a business idea, create a business plan, explore funding ​strategies and start your business with our comprehensive fact sheet around ​Hong Kong company formation and more.

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