Form a Hong Kong private limited company in about a week. A common-law, low-tax base for trading into China, Greater Bay, and the rest of Asia — with no residency requirement for directors or shareholders.
The clearest signal you’re in the right jurisdiction - or that another one deserves a look.
Hong Kong is the practical gateway to mainland China and the Greater Bay Area. A local entity gives you a credible counterparty for suppliers, customers, and partners across Asia.
Under Hong Kong's territorial system, income earned outside Hong Kong may be exempt from profits tax, subject to conditions and the FSIE rules. That suits trading and holding structures with offshore revenue.
An English-language, common-law jurisdiction with profits tax from 8.25%, no capital gains tax, and no VAT. Familiar to investors and banks, with no residency requirement to set up.
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View Estonia| Profits tax (first HK$2M) | 8.25% headline rate, two-tier system |
|---|---|
| Profits tax (above HK$2M) | 16.5% headline rate |
| Tax basis | Territorial — only Hong Kong-sourced profits are taxed |
| Foreign-sourced income | May be exempt, subject to conditions and FSIE rules |
| Capital gains tax | None |
| VAT / GST | None |
| Withholding tax | No withholding on dividends |
| Entity type | Private company limited by shares |
|---|---|
| Minimum capital | HK$1 (one share) |
| Directors | At least one; no residency requirement |
| Shareholders | At least one; no residency requirement |
| Company secretary | Required; must be Hong Kong resident or local firm |
| Registered office | Local Hong Kong address required |
| Annual filings | Annual return and audited accounts to the Companies Registry and IRD |
| Legal system | Common law, English-language |
Select the complete formation bundle, or mix and match individual services in Hong Kong. One checkout, one invoice.
A licensed local partner runs each step. You sign once and watch it progress.
About one week in most cases, once we have your name choice and KYC documents. Company secretary and registered office are set up as part of incorporation.
No. There is no residency requirement for directors or shareholders, and incorporation can be handled remotely. You will need a local company secretary and registered office, which we provide.
Hong Kong taxes on a territorial basis, so income sourced outside Hong Kong may be exempt from profits tax. This is subject to conditions and the FSIE rules, so we assess each case rather than promise an outcome.
The two-tier headline rate is 8.25% on the first HK$2M of profits and 16.5% above that, on Hong Kong-sourced profits. There is no capital gains tax and no VAT or GST.
No one can. Banks like HSBC and Hang Seng have become more rigorous, so we make introductions and prepare a strong application. We also offer EMI options such as Airwallex for faster operational accounts.
Yes. Hong Kong companies must file an annual return with the Companies Registry and submit audited accounts with the profits tax return to the IRD. We handle the full compliance calendar.
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