Hong Kong incorporates companies online in days, with no minimum capital and no residency rule for owners. Two local appointments are mandatory.
Most founders form a private company limited by shares through the Companies Registry e-Registry, usually within four working days. You need at least one director, a Hong Kong company secretary and a Hong Kong registered office.
Business Registration is now issued together with incorporation, so one filing covers both.
Licensed TCSPs typically bundle the secretary role, registered office and annual return filing. Check that the provider holds a TCSP licence.
One shareholder and one director can be the same person. A corporate shareholder is allowed, but at least one director must be an individual.
Names must be unique and cannot suggest government links. Chinese names are optional but help with mainland and local customers.
Incorporation is the easy part. Before filing, line up the company secretary, the auditor and a realistic banking plan, because those are what slow Hong Kong companies down in the first year.
Yes. One director who is a natural person aged 18 or over is enough, with no nationality or residence rule.
No. Most companies issue a nominal amount, often HK$10,000 or less.
Not to incorporate, but most banks will ask a director to attend in person.
