Company formation in Hong Kong
Private limited company
Legal minimum, year 1£1,830
Legal minimum, per year after£1,240
Typical year 1£3,580
Corporation tax16.5%Ease Banking
Every fee
Setting up
Government fee£390
HK$1,720 incorporation + business registrationCompany secretary£150 to 500
Required
Registered address£50 to 300
Required
Formation agent£0 to 300
Optional
Share capitalHK$1
Time to form1 to 2 days
Running it, per year
Business registration and annual return£240
RequiredHK$2,200 + HK$105
Statutory audit£800 to 2,000
RequiredMandatory for every company
Company secretary£150 to 500
Required
Registered address£50 to 300
Required
Accounting£0 to 800
Practically needed
Legal minimum after year 1£1,240
Audit: Mandatory for all companiesForeign ownersNo resident director; HK secretary and address requiredFully remote
Tax8.25% on first HK$2m, 16.5% above; territorialDividend withholding: 0% on dividendsVAT/GST: None
BankingVery hard without local presence; Statrys and Airwallex used instead
SourcesHong Kong vs Singapore 2026
Questions
- How much does it cost to set up a company in Hong Kong?
- The legal minimum for the first year is £1,830, counting only what the law requires and doing every filing yourself. A typical first year, with an accountant, costs about £3,580. The government fee is £390 (HK$1,720 incorporation + business registration). Share capital is not included.
- How much does it cost per year to run a company in Hong Kong?
- The legal minimum after the first year is £1,240 a year. Running costs including optional and practically needed services range from £1,240 to 3,840. Audit: Mandatory for all companies.
- Do I need a local director in Hong Kong?
- No. No resident director; HK secretary and address required.
- Can a non-resident form a company in Hong Kong remotely?
- Yes. Fully remote.
- What is the corporation tax rate in Hong Kong?
- 8.25% on first HK$2m, 16.5% above; territorial. Dividend withholding: 0% on dividends. VAT/GST: None.
- How long does it take to form a company in Hong Kong?
- 1 to 2 days.
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