Company registration in Hong Kong
We successfully help clients not only to register a company in Hong Kong but also to continuously support its activities thereafter.
We understand well that geographical and linguistic differences, as well as specific features of mentality, can negatively affect the direct interaction of the client with representatives of a foreign jurisdiction on various issues of business creation and economic activity. That's why, having a lot of experience in this field, we take on the role of an intermediary in the cooperation chain "client - local agent", thereby neutralizing possible negative consequences for fruitful cooperation.
We understand well that geographical and linguistic differences, as well as specific features of mentality, can negatively affect the direct interaction of the client with representatives of a foreign jurisdiction on various issues of business creation and economic activity. That's why, having a lot of experience in this field, we take on the role of an intermediary in the cooperation chain "client - local agent", thereby neutralizing possible negative consequences for fruitful cooperation.
- Opening a company in Hong Kong does not require your personal presence - all procedures can be carried out remotely
- We have successfully helped clients not only to incorporate a company in Hong Kong, but also to support its operations smoothly in the future
Turnkey company registration service
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Stage 1
Verifying and reserving the name of your future company in the Hong Kong Companies Registry system -
Stage 2
Preparation and submission of a set of forms to the Registry to initiate the registration procedure, payment of state duty -
Stage 3
Receipt of a ready set of documents of your new company in a place convenient for you
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from 2500 EUR
Cost of company registration with standard authorized capital (depending on the desired corporate structure the cost may be changed)
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for about four weeks
Total time for company registration in Hong Kong as of today (depending on the workload of government authorities, the time may be shortened)
Company Activity
Support Service:
Support Service:
We will be happy to obtain for you in Hong Kong a set of necessary corporate documents, accompany you in obtaining a power of attorney or help you with any other matters relating to your company's activities.
We are available 24/7
From anywhere in the world
The cost of services starts at 900 EUR
Advantages of Gellert Group:
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24/7 consultant availability -
Long-term partnerships with local legal -
Numerous successful projects -
Fast deadlines
Hong Kong
Today, one of the most popular Asian jurisdictions, which is, among other things, a major seaport and a rapidly developing global financial center.
Hong Kong has gained its credibility in international business due to its complete transparency: all Hong Kong companies are required to file financial statements and tax returns.
Hong Kong has gained its credibility in international business due to its complete transparency: all Hong Kong companies are required to file financial statements and tax returns.
Company Types:
- Private Company Limited by Shares (Private Company Limited by Shares)
- Public Company Limited by Shares (Public Company Limited by Shares)
- Public Unlimited Company with a Share Capital (Public Unlimited Company with a Share Capital)
- Private Unlimited Company with a Share Capital (Private Unlimited Company with a Share Capital)
- Company Limited by Guarantee without a Share Capital (Company Limited by Guarantee without a Share Capital)
- Partnerships
- Branches and representative offices
- Trust
The most popular form of doing business in Hong Kong is a private limited company - a company in the form of LTD.
Basic requirements:
- Presence of at least one director in the company regardless of his/her citizenship/residency, natural person or legal entity (if there is a corporate director, there should be at least one director on the board of directors who is a natural person)
- Presence of at least one shareholder irrespective of his/her nationality/residency, can be either a corporate shareholder or a natural person
- Hong Kong resident corporate secretary (either an individual or a legal entity)
- Presence of a registered office in HK
- The name of the company must necessarily end in LIMITED (without abbreviation)
- The issued share capital of the company can be in any currency
Nuances
There is no public register of beneficial owners in Hong Kong. This data can only be accessed by government officials and competent persons following a specific request procedure. Thus, information about the owners of companies is closed.
In Hong Kong there is no VAT and capital gains tax as such. All companies registered in Hong Kong are required to keep accounting records, undergo audits (under certain conditions) and file tax returns.
In Hong Kong there is no VAT and capital gains tax as such. All companies registered in Hong Kong are required to keep accounting records, undergo audits (under certain conditions) and file tax returns.
Questions about taxes in Hong Kong
If a tax return is not filed on time, the tax office issues a penalty of 1200 HKD (approximately 160 USD).
If the tax return is overdue for up to six months, the penalty increases to approximately 360 USD. If the delay in filing the tax return is more than six months, the company will be required to appear in court. The court may result in a fine of up to HKD 10,000 (this is approximately USD 1,300).
Liability for failure to timely file a salaried employee report:
If the report is not filed on time, a fine of HKD 2,400 (approximately USD 310) or more is levied.
If the tax return is overdue for up to six months, the penalty increases to approximately 360 USD. If the delay in filing the tax return is more than six months, the company will be required to appear in court. The court may result in a fine of up to HKD 10,000 (this is approximately USD 1,300).
Liability for failure to timely file a salaried employee report:
If the report is not filed on time, a fine of HKD 2,400 (approximately USD 310) or more is levied.
It is worth noting that from January 1, 2023, the new foreign source income exemption (FSIE) regime applies only to international business companies (MSEs) engaged in a trade, profession or business in Hong Kong. Thus, dividends and capital gains of a Hong Kong unit of an MSE arising from the disposal of interests will be taxable, as will interest and royalties. The new regime does not apply to dividends and capital gains from foreign sources if the receiving MSE complies with the "economic presence" requirement in Hong Kong.
The new regime does not apply to companies that have no income from sources outside Hong Kong, nor to companies that operate only in Hong Kong. Pure-Equity Holding companies are subject to simplified "economic presence" requirements.
Trusts that own a private investment holding company carrying on a trade or business in Hong Kong are also subject to the requirement of the new regime and, if the trust and the investment holding company are established in different jurisdictions, such structure will be treated as an MSE. In such a case, income of the investment holding company derived outside Hong Kong and received in Hong Kong will be subject to income tax under the new regime.
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department issues, free of charge, legally binding MSE opinions on whether the economic presence requirement is met on a case-by-case basis.
The new regime does not apply to companies that have no income from sources outside Hong Kong, nor to companies that operate only in Hong Kong. Pure-Equity Holding companies are subject to simplified "economic presence" requirements.
Trusts that own a private investment holding company carrying on a trade or business in Hong Kong are also subject to the requirement of the new regime and, if the trust and the investment holding company are established in different jurisdictions, such structure will be treated as an MSE. In such a case, income of the investment holding company derived outside Hong Kong and received in Hong Kong will be subject to income tax under the new regime.
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department issues, free of charge, legally binding MSE opinions on whether the economic presence requirement is met on a case-by-case basis.
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