Company formation
Formation of Hong Kong Company
Hong Kong is a popular location for establishing a business due to its simple company incorporation process, international business environment and well-developed legal and financial systems. We provide comprehensive support throughout the company formation process, from advising on the basic requirements and preparing incorporation documents to arranging company secretarial and registered office services where required.
Basic requirements for setting up a Hong Kong company:
- At least one individual director aged 18 or above is required; the director is not required to be a Hong Kong resident.
- At least one shareholder is required, who may be an individual aged 18 or above or a corporate entity; the shareholder is not required to be a Hong Kong resident.
- An individual shareholder may also act as the sole director.
- There is no prescribed minimum amount of fully paid share capital; it may be as low as HK$1.
- A company secretary in Hong Kong is required and must be either a Hong Kong permanent resident or a Hong Kong company; this service may be provided by us.
- must have a registered office address in Hong Kong – can be provided by us
Hong Kong Company Formation Procedures
Formation of Overseas Company
Amid increasing global economic integration, many investors seek to expand into international markets by establishing overseas companies. We assist clients with the incorporation of overseas entities in jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands, Seychelles, the Cayman Islands, Samoa and other locations. The comparison chart below provides an overview of the key corporate features of selected jurisdictions:
