Frequently Asked Questions about Hong Kong

The following are some of the most frequently asked questions about Hong Kong Company Incorporation:

How long does it take to incorporate a company in Hong Kong?

Do I have to rent business premises in Hong Kong in order to incorporate a company there?

What is the rate of tax payable on profits earned by Hong Kong Company?

Is it necessary to have the annual accounts of the Hong Kong Company audited?

Must I submit quarterly financial information for my Hong Kong Company?

What is the minimum number of directors required for a Hong Kong Company?

Does a Hong Kong Company require a resident director?

Are directors' details available for public viewing?

Does a Hong Kong Company require a Company Secretary?

Are there any residency requirements on a Hong Kong Company Secretary?

Are there any other restrictions on a Hong Kong Company Secretary or Director?

Must a Hong Kong Company have a registered office in Hong Kong?

Is there a minimum issued share capital for a Hong Kong Company?

Are details of a Hong Kong Company available for viewing on a public register?

How long does it take to incorporate a company in Hong Kong?
Healy Consultants can legally incorporate a Hong Kong Company in approximately two weeks.

Do I have to rent business premises in Hong Kong in order to incorporate a company there?
No, Healy Consultants will provide you with a registered address of your Hong Kong Company in Hong Kong.

What is the rate of tax payable on profits earned by Hong Kong Company?
16.5%.

Is it necessary to have the annual accounts of the Hong Kong Company audited?
Yes.

Must I submit quarterly financial information for my Hong Kong Company?
No. Audited financial statements must be prepared at the end of the financial year.

What is the minimum number of directors required for a Hong Kong Company?
Every Hong Kong Company requires at least one director.

Does a Hong Kong Company require a resident director?
No. The directors can be of any nationality and can be resident anywhere in the world.

Are directors' details available for public viewing?
Yes.

Does a Hong Kong Company require a Company Secretary?
Yes. The Company Secretary can be a natural person or body corporate.

Are there any residency requirements on a Hong Kong Company Secretary?
A Hong Kong Company Secretary must be resident in Hong Kong.

Are there any other restrictions on a Hong Kong Company Secretary or Director?
Hong Kong Company Ordinance prohibits the sole director to be the Company secretary.

Must a Hong Kong Company have a registered office in Hong Kong?
Yes.

Is there a minimum issued share capital for a Hong Kong Company?
The minimum issued capital is one share of HK$1 each.

Are details of a Hong Kong Company available for viewing on a public register?
Yes. Details available for public viewing include: Memorandum & Articles of Association; Certificate of Incorporation; Particulars of the directors, company secretary and registered office; Share capital structure and shareholding information; Mortgage information, if any.

Contact Us

For more information on forming a Hong Kong corporate entity, opening a Hong Kong merchant account Healy Consultants' Hong Kong corporate services to support an offshore company in Hong Kong, email email@healyconsultants.com or call us in Hong Kong at +(852) 8331 1911.

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