By virtue of its stable financial system and reliable legal infrastructure, Hong Kong is recognised as one of the world’s top 3 international financial centres.

HK CORE can act as agents and help clients in the area of company formation in Hong Kong for all types of business structures, and connect you with the right bank account opening service immediately after incorporation. Our company formation services can be completed fully online, so entrepreneurs in Dubai, Cyprus, Australia, and European countries can grow their company from Hong Kong without ever visiting in person.

How Long Does It Take to Register a Hong Kong Company?

Company registration in Hong Kong can typically be completed online within 1-2 working days once all required documents (proof of ID/address for directors and shareholders, company name, registered address, and Articles of Association) are submitted. CORE handles the full incorporation process, including the Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate, so clients from Dubai, Cyprus, Australia, and Europe can be up and running quickly before moving on to our bank account opening service.

Key Company Formation Requirements

01. Limited Liability.
02. Company Name (English, Chinese, or both).
03. Company Activity (no restrictions, no need to report business nature to the government).
04. Public Disclosure of director/shareholder records.
05. Director – at least one natural person, no residency or nationality requirement.
06. Shareholder – minimum one, maximum 50 for a private company.
07. Company Secretary – must be Hong Kong resident or HK-registered company; CORE can serve this role.
08. Annual Accounting and Auditing – see our Accounting & Auditing Services.

Tax Rate & Tax Benefit

Since 2018, Hong Kong applies a two-tiered Profits Tax: 8.25% on the first HK$2 million of assessable profit, and 16.5% thereafter. Hong Kong follows a territorial principle of taxation, so income sourced outside Hong Kong (e.g. from Dubai, Cyprus, Australia, or Europe) is not taxed locally. Clients seeking to formalise this may apply for an offshore tax exemption with our help, see our Offshore Company Formation page for details.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email (info@hkcore.com) or by phone (+852 2157 8788) to schedule a FREE consultation.