Hong Kong Company Registration

Hong Kong territorial tax system is the primary attraction, as income earned from business activities conducted outside Hong Kong is generally not subject to profits tax.

Yes, the Companies Ordinance requires every Hong Kong private limited company to have a company secretary who is either an individual ordinarily resident in Hong Kong or a company incorporated in Hong Kong.

Electronic filing through the Companies Registry's e-Registry typically results in incorporation within 1 hour to 1 business day for straightforward applications — one of the fastest jurisdictions to incorporate in.

Yes, every Hong Kong company must maintain a registered office address within Hong Kong — typically provided by the company secretarial firm handling incorporation for non-resident founders.

No, Hong Kong does not impose a minimum paid-up share capital requirement — companies commonly incorporate with as little as HKD 1 in issued share capital.

Yes, a Hong Kong company must file an Annual Return with the Companies Registry, renew its Business Registration Certificate every year, and file a Profits Tax Return with the Inland Revenue Department — even while claiming offshore profits are not taxable.