Incorporate A Company

Foreigners can be the only director and shareholder of the company, whereas the company must have a Hong Kong registered office address and a company secretary who is a Hong Kong resident or Hong Kong corporate. The straightforward incorporation procedure starts with your desirable proposed company names, then prepare a few sets of clean and signed documents. An Articles of Association should be prepared as well. The government fee of company incorporation is affordable and reasonable that supports online payment. Upon the approval of the Hong Kong Companies Registry on your company application, the Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration License will be available simultaneously within one hour for online application.

1. How do I incorporate a limited company in Hong Kong?

You can insert your details in our application form. In the next working day, you shall receive a confirmation email and draft documents from our team. You will have to sign and scan us the document. Your company will then be ready in 5 business days.

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

The Government fee is HK$1970 and our service fee is HK$1890. Hence, the total is HK$3860. We will set up your Hong Kong company with the government corporate mandatory requirements. It covers:

The Business Registration government fee
Company Secretarial service,
Registered Address,
Significant Controller Register,
Designated Representative,
Company Round Chop, and
Company Stamp

3. Can foreigner open a company in Hong Kong?

Yes. Foreigners can have 100% ownership. Foreigners can be both shareholder and director. There is no restriction on foreign shareholding.

4. What are the basic requirements to set up a company in Hong Kong?

A chosen company name
At least one (1) shareholder
At least one (1) director who has to be a natural person, not a company. He or she must also be at least 18 years old
One (1) company secretary who has a TCSP license
One (1) registered address
Completed Incorporation Form NNC1 and Form IRBR1
Article of Association
Significant Controller Register

5. What are the documents needed for Hong Kong company registration?

The passport or HKID copy of shareholder(s) and director(s)
The residential address proof of shareholder(s) and director(s) in English
Parent company registration documents if the shareholder is a company

6. How many shares does a company need to issue?

A minimum of 1 share must be issued during the company formation process. If your company registers more than one shareholder, you will need to issue at least 1 share for each shareholder.

7. How do I check a company name availability?

You can contact our incorporation team at info@cheapincorp.com. We can conduct two (2) name searches for you free of charge.

8. How do I submit my application?

After you submit your application form on CheapIncorporation website, you will receive name check confirmation within 1 business day. You will also receive a set of draft documents for execution. You need to sign and scan it to us. Our officer will submit the documents to Company Registry on your behalf. Company will be ready in 5 business days.

9. How long does it take to open a company in Hong Kong?

After you sign and scan us the documents, it will take 5 business days to open the company. CheapIncorporation will provide you with the Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration License.

10. Do I need to reside in Hong Kong to be a director of the company?

No. There is no such requirement under the Companies Ordinance. Director can be individuals of any nationality or any residence.

Hong Kong Incorporation

HK$5,400