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Set up your business in Hong Kong
Asia's gateway and a low-tax trading base
Hong Kong pairs a simple two-tier profits tax, a purely territorial system and unrivalled access to Mainland China with fast, fully-remote setup. Crucially for founders, there is no resident-director requirement — a foreigner can be the sole director.
Profits tax
8.25% / 16.5% two-tier
Tax on offshore profits
Territorial (offshore claim possible)
Setup time
1–2 business days
Foreign ownership
100% allowed
Resident director
Not required
Company secretary
HK-resident or licensed TCSP (required)
GST / VAT
None
Remote setup
Yes
Why Hong Kong
- The strategic gateway to Mainland China, with deep capital markets and a free flow of funds.
- A simple two-tier profits tax: 8.25% on the first HK$2M of profits, 16.5% above.
- Territorial taxation — genuinely offshore profits may qualify for exemption via an offshore claim.
- No GST/VAT and no capital-gains tax.
- No resident-director requirement — a single foreign founder can be the sole director.
- Fast, 100% remote incorporation and easy neobank account opening.
Services in Hong Kong
We match you with vetted local providers across every stage of setup and operation.
Company incorporation
Register a Hong Kong private limited company — 100% foreign-owned, no resident director needed.
Company secretary (TCSP)
A HK-resident individual or licensed TCSP is mandatory — we match you to one.
Accounting, tax & audit
Profits tax filing plus the annual audit by a HK CPA that most companies require.
Global business account
Open a multi-currency or neobank account 100% remotely, with cards.
Visas & immigration
Employment and investment visa pathways for founders relocating to Hong Kong.
Compliance & annual filings
Annual Return (NAR1), Business Registration renewal and profits tax return.
How to set up in Hong Kong
Choose your name & structure
A private company limited by shares is the standard vehicle for foreign founders.
Appoint your director(s) and a company secretary
At least one director (a foreigner qualifies) and a mandatory company secretary — a HK-resident individual or a licensed TCSP.
Engage a licensed TCSP to file
A licensed Trust or Company Service Provider files your incorporation (Form NNC1) with the Companies Registry.
Obtain your certificates & open a bank account
Receive your Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate (from the IRD), then open a business account.
Budget for a licensed TCSP to handle incorporation and the mandatory company secretary. Note that most active Hong Kong companies must file an annual audit prepared by a Hong Kong CPA.
Questions founders ask
Can a foreigner be the director of a Hong Kong company?
Yes. Hong Kong has no residency requirement for directors — a foreign founder can be the sole director.
Do I need a local company secretary?
Yes. Every company must appoint a company secretary who is a Hong Kong-resident individual or a licensed TCSP corporate entity. A sole director cannot also be the secretary.
Is an annual audit required?
Yes. Except for dormant companies, financial statements must be audited annually by a Hong Kong CPA and filed with the profits tax return.
How long does setup take?
Incorporation is fully remote and commonly completes within one to two business days once KYC is ready.
Figures verified against the Hong Kong Companies Registry, the IRD and the two-tier profits tax regime (2026).
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