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

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

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. 

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.