Register Company in Hong Kong

Tetra Consultants assist our international clients to register company in Hong Kong. Our service package includes company registration, license applications, opening corporate bank accounts and visa applications. Tetra Consultants is the one-stop solution to assist our clients to legally conduct business in Hong Kong.

Company Registration

1 Week

Local Director?

No

Bank Account Opening

4 Weeks

Travel Required?

No

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Register company in Hong Kong

To register company in Hong Kong with Hong Kong Companies Registry is easy and hassle-free with Tetra Consultants’ assistance. Our Hong Kong business set up package includes company formation, provision of company secretary and legal registered address. If required, our team will assist our international clients to apply for financial licenses or work permits in Hong Kong.

Over the years, Hong Kong is one of the most popular country to set up an offshore company. This is mainly due to its reputation and straightforwardness of the process to register company in Hong Kong. A Hong Kong offshore company is perfect for offshore banking, international trade and asset protection.

With our lean-and-mean mentality, you can rely on our team of experts to provide you a seamless experience throughout the whole process of company registration in Hong Kong. Our ultimate goal is for your Hong Kong company to be operationally ready within the stipulated time frame.

Our service package includes everything you will need for company registration in Hong Kong:

  • Company registration with Hongkong Authority
  • Company Secretary & registered address
  • Opening a corporate bank account
  • Accounting & tax obligations services

Can foreigners too open a company in Hongkong?

  • Yes, they can. There are official requirements for the country of origin of the directors and shareholders. However, by the requirements of the Companies Ordinance and Companies Registry CR, your entity must first have a registered address, company secretary and an approved business name. You must also go through rounds of KYC checks to confirm your company’s compliance.

Timelines to register Hong Kong company

  • Tetra Consultants will complete the process to register company in Hong Kong within 1 week after receiving required due diligence documents. Our team will submit a quality incorporation form and register the Hong Kong company without requiring our international clients to travel.
  • Once company is registered, Tetra Consultants will courier the business registration certificate and certificate of incorporation to our clients.
  • Within 4 weeks after the company is incorporated, Tetra Consultants will advance corporate bank account opening with either a reputable Hong Kong bank such as CitibankHSBC or Hang Seng Bank.
  • Alternatively, some of our international clients choose to open multi-currency business banking accounts with overseas bank in Singapore or Switzerland.
  • All in all, our international clients can expect to start operations in Hong Kong within 5 weeks upon engaging Tetra Consultants. See this webpage for a step by step explanation of all steps required to successfully register Hong Kong company.

Register company in Hong Kong

How to register company in Hong Kong

Our team of dedicated professionals has summarized the prevalent steps that take place for company registration in Hong Kong. during a normal course of the engagement. We recommend you read through the steps to get an overview of the steps undertaken for an entity formation in Hong Kong.

Step 1: Choosing an optimum business structure 

  • Prior to company formation, it is essential to choose the correct type of company.
  • Based on your business structure and long-term goals, Tetra Consultants will advise you on the most optimum business entity, paid-up share capital, corporate structure, and relevant licenses if applicable.

Step 2: Reservation of company name

  • Before Tetra Consultants proceeds to register company in Hong Kong, we will search and reserve your company name through the Hong Kong Companies Registry. Our team will reserve your company’s name for up to 30 days.

Step 3: Preparation of the documents required to register company in Hong Kong

  • All companies in the country require a Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association to be incorporated.
  • Tetra Consultants will assist in drafting the Memorandum of Association, which includes the company’s name, registered address, business objective, amount of registered share capital and personal information about the applicant. Tetra Consultants will also draft the Articles of Association based on your business plan.
  • In addition, documents needed for the KYC information check during the incorporation process include the passport copies, proof of address and other valid proof of identity documentation of the Kong shareholders or directors.

Step 4: Filing for registration

  • Tetra Consultants will provide you with a registered secretary and registered address as mandated by corporate laws in the jurisdiction.
  • After receiving approval, Tetra Consultants will courier the Hong Kong Business Registration Certificate, Memorandum and Articles of Association and other documents to your preferred address.

Step 5: Corporate bank account opening

  • After registration, Tetra Consultants will assist you in opening a corporate bank account. Our team has established partnerships with multiple reputable banks in both Hong Kong and globally. We will present your business to each relationship manager and compliance team to find the one most suitable for your unique needs.
  • Typically, the account opening will take roughly 4 weeks. In most cases, the directors and shareholders are not required to travel. However, if travel is required, we will have a representative accompany you to the bank meeting. Alternatively, our team will negotiate with the banks to conduct a conference call instead or to request a waiver.
  • Once your account has been successfully opened, Tetra Consultants will courier the internet banking token and access codes to your preferred address.

Step 6: Financial reporting and taxation obligations 

  • After successful incorporation, Tetra Consultants will continue to provide you with the necessary accounting and tax services to ensure that you can continue to legally conduct business while staying compliant with regulatory obligations.
  • Our team of dedicated consultants will prepare your firm’s financial statements, corporate tax returns and manage bookkeeping on your behalf.
  • We will also assist you to apply for any relevant financial licenses or work permits in Hong Kong needed for your business to begin operations.
  • Our team of dedicated consultants will continue to clarify any doubts you may have with regard to your company’s obligations.

Advantages to company in Hong Kong

  • Business set up in Hong Kong is straightforward and the country is ranked as one of the easiest jurisdictions to do business. Hong Kong government is open to the idea of foreign director and shareholders and there is no need to attain any special approval during the process of company set up.
  • There are minimal requirements to set up a limited company in Hong Kong. You will only require a local registered office and company secretary. The registrar of companies will approve your company registration without any mandatory paid up share capital. However, every Hong Kong company is required to submit annual return.
  • Hong Kong’s corporate tax rate is one of the lowest in the world at 16.5%. In addition, the tax system is beneficial to offshore companies as there are no capital gains tax, no VAT/GST and no withholding tax on interest or dividend.
  • A Hong Kong offshore company will be legally tax exempt if it earns all income from overseas.
  • According to a survey conducted by the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC), Hong Kong is ranked as the second best Asian bureaucracy.
  • Compared to other offshore jurisdictions, Hong Kong is not deemed as an offshore tax haven by OECD. The country is committed to the international standard of tax reporting and exchange. As such, your business will not be viewed negatively by potential customers or partners.

Disadvantages to register company in Hong Kong

  • To open a corporate bank account in Hong Kong, our international clients are most likely required to travel to Hong Kong for a face-to-face meeting with bankers.
  • Politically, Hong Kong is not as stable as before due to the outbreak of riots and protests. However, this does not affect the jurisdiction’s reputable as Asia’s financial hub. Properly structured, it is still an idea jurisdiction for our international clients to set up their offshore businesses.

Looking to register company in Hong Kong?

  • Tetra Consultants will be your one-stop solution for all your queries concerning how to open a company in Hong Kong. Our services include company formation, registered agent, registered address and business bank account opening.
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FAQ

How much does it cost to register a company in Hong Kong?

  • The engagement fee depends on the services you require from Tetra Consultants. Prior to each engagement, our team will fully understand your business needs and inform you of the exact services you require.
  • Tetra Consultants’ fees include government fees such as business name reservation charges, company registration fees and tax registration costs.

Can a foreigner register a company in Hong Kong?

  • Yes. If a foreigner meets the minimum legal requirements, they can proceed with registering a company in Hong Kong. These minimum legal requirements include: country of origin of the directors and shareholders; company’s registered address; company secretary; and an approved business name. In addition, you must also go through rounds of KYC checks to confirm your company’s compliance.
  • Throughout this meticulous process, Tetra Consultants will guide you through each step–making this arduous process hassle-free for you!

How can a foreigner start a business in Hong Kong?

  • In order for a foreigner to start a business in Hong Kong, they must first register their company (see FAQ on Can a foreigner register a company in Hong Kong?). Tetra Consultants will successfully register your company within 1 week. Thereafter registering your business, we will courier the business registration certificate and certificate of incorporation to our clients.
  • Within 4 weeks after the company is incorporated, Tetra Consultants will advance corporate bank account opening with either a reputable Hong Kong bank or multi-currency business banking accounts with overseas banks.
  • Finally, our clients can anticipate their business to be fully operational in Hong Kong after 5 weeks of engaging with Tetra Consultants.

Is it easy to open a company in Hong Kong?

  • If you work with Tetra Consultants, the opening of a company in Hong Kong is easy: we make the conventionally meticulous and difficult process of establishing a company in Hong Kong simple and seamless.

How long does it take to register a company in Hong Kong?

  • After receiving from you all the required due diligence documents, Tetra Consultants will register your company in Hong Kong within 1 week.






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