Hong Kong

Company Registration • Private Limited Company • Virtual Office

Requirements Process Tax System

Business in Hong Kong

International Financial Centre in Asia

Hong Kong is one of the world’s leading international business and financial centres, offering a simple tax system, strategic location in Asia, and a business-friendly regulatory environment.

Companies benefit from a common law legal system, free capital movement, no foreign exchange controls, and direct access to Mainland China and other Asian markets.

Key advantages:

100% foreign ownership permitted
No minimum share capital requirement (typically HKD 1)
Simple and low tax regime
Territorial taxation system
No VAT, no GST, no capital gains tax
Free flow of capital and profits
Efficient company incorporation process

Registration Requirements

What you need to register a company

Private Limited Company

Minimum 1 shareholder (individual or corporate, any nationality)
Minimum 1 director (individual, any nationality)
Company secretary required (Hong Kong resident or licensed corporate service provider)
Registered office address in Hong Kong
No minimum paid-up capital requirement (standard: HKD 1)

Documents Required

Passport copies of shareholders and
Proof of residential address
Company name (English and/or Chinese)Description of intended business activities

Registration Process

We guide you through every step

1

Consultation

Assessment of your business objectives and corporate structure.

2

Company Name & Documentation

Name availability check and preparation of incorporation documents.

3

Incorporation Filing

Submission to the Companies Registry and Business Registration Office.

4

Company Formation Completed

Issuance of Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate.

Tax System

Key taxes for Polish companies

Profits Tax

Two-tiered system:

8.25% on the first HKD 2 million of assessable profits

16.5% on profits above HKD 2 million

No VAT

Hong Kong does not impose VAT or GST.

Dividend Tax

No withholding tax on dividends paid by Hong Kong companies.

Capital Gains

No capital gains tax.

Territorial Tax Principle

Only income sourced in Hong Kong is subject to profits tax. Offshore income may be exempt, subject to proper structuring and documentation.

Reporting

Annual audit required
Annual filing with Companies Registry
Profits tax return filing with Inland Revenue Department

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