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Hong Kong company formation is popular with foreign entrepreneurs and companies for a number of reasons. These include as a hub for international business operations, as an efficient offshore company and because of its close proximity to Mainland China. A properly structured Hong Kong company is a tax-efficient corporate structure in a market globally respected as a leading business hub. The following guide to Hong Kong company registration provides an informative overview of incorporating a company in HK and insight into whether a Hong Kong company is the optimum corporate solution to help achieve your business objectives.

Hong Kong Company Registration Information
In our professional opinion, a Hong Kong company is an efficient corporate vehicle for trading in Asia, and gaining access to north Asian markets such as Mainland China. The advantages of Hong Kong Company Formation include:
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Internationally respected business hub.
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Tax efficiency – One of the lowest corporate tax rates of 16.5% relative to other leading business jurisdictions along with tax exemption on income sourced outside of Hong Kong.
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World-class infrastructure and technology.
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Hong Kong is recognized as the world’s freest economy, according to the Index of Economic Freedom by the Heritage Organisation.
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The financial services industry in HK is ranked number 3 behind New York and London.
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Registering a company in Hong Kong gives investors excellent access to the huge market of Mainland China. Hong Kong is often referred to as the gateway to China.
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Pro-business government incentives for start up and established companies.

Hong Kong Company Registration Facts
Here is a snapshot of requirements for registering a Hong Kong company:
100% foreign ownership Yes Hong Kong resident company secretary Yes
Minimum directors 1 Hong Kong registered office address Yes
Corporate directors allowed 1 Director/Shareholder/Sec. details open to public Yes
Minimum shareholders 1 Annual audit required Yes
Hong Kong resident director No Annual return required Yes
Normal authorised share capital HK$10,000 Repatriation of profits allowed Yes
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The most popular Hong Kong business entity for foreigners is the Hong Kong Limited Company. However, other Hong Kong company formation options for foreigners include a Branch Office and a Representative Office.
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The Hong Kong Limited Company is the option for entrepreneurs wanting to set up a Hong Kong offshore company, where all the profit of the company is sourced from outside Hong Kong. The Hong Kong corporate tax system means this type of company enjoys tax exemption.

Hong Kong Company Registration Procedures
Registering a company in Hong Kong is straightforward, especially if using a corporate services firm. Healy Consultants will legally complete the Hong Kong company incorporation process within seven working days and provide clients with detailed step-by-step guide to their Hong Kong company setup, below is an overview of these stages:

1. Planning

  • Deciding on most appropriate corporate structure
  • Agreeing on required services
  • Collecting documentation and due diligence

2. Company Name

  • Choose company name preferences
  • Obtain approval for company name from Hong Kong Companies Registry

3. Company Registration

  • Documents filed with Hong Kong Companies Registry
  • Upon company registration approval, required director/secretary/office address documents must be filed with Companies Registry within 2 weeks

4. Other Company Services

  • Dependent on client requirements but could include setting up corporate bank account, employment visas, obtaining required business license, virtual office, search engine marketing and more.

Hong Kong Company Registration Services
Healy Consultants aims to provide a range of Hong Kong company registration services to support clients before, during and after the set up or their business in Hong Kong. This helps to ensure the successful operation and growth of the business. Following are some of the services to support Hong Kong company registration:
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Hong Kong Company Registration Fees
The total cost of engagement is dependent on the services required, however, Healy Consultants Fees page will provide an overview of various service costs.
Please email email@healyconsultants.com for a proposal specific to your needs.
Contact Us
For additional information on Hong Kong company formation, please email email@healyconsultants.com or telephone us in Hong Kong at +852 8331 1911.


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