Supporting Your Hong Kong Startup
Starting a business in Hong Kong comes with challenges – complex regulations, paperwork, and administrative hurdles that can feel overwhelming. We’re here to make this journey simpler.
We understand what new entrepreneurs face and provide straightforward guidance tailored to startups. Our team handles the complexities while you focus on growing your business.
Startup Benefits
We actively support Hong Kong’s startup community through:
1. Free company incorporation for qualified startups.
2. Complimentary first-year secretarial services.
3. Startup-friendly packages that grow with your business.
4. Partnerships with local university startup programs.
Local Commitment
We’re proud to collaborate with Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem, offering special discounts and services designed specifically for local entrepreneurs.
The basics of starting a business in Hong Kong
Structure Of Limited Companies
| Private company limited by shares | Company limited by guarantee | Public company limited by shares | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered office | Must maintain a local registered office | ||
| Company Secretary | At least 1 secretary who must be a Hong Kong resident or a body corporate having its place of business in Hong Kong | ||
| Designated Representative | At least 1 person provide assistance relating to the company’s Significant Controllers Register (SCR) | ||
| No. of directors | At least 1 director | At least 2 directors | |
| Who must be natural persons over 18 years of age and not undischarged bankrupts | |||
| No. of members | 1-50 | 1-50 | More than 50 |
Post-Incorporation
An official document issued upon company registration, confirming its legal existence.
A mandatory document that certifies a business is legally registered and authorized to operate.
The initial meeting of a company’s board of directors to establish key decisions and corporate governance.
The initial meeting of a company’s board of directors to establish key decisions and corporate governance.
Legal documents that certify ownership of shares in a company, issued to shareholders.
• Register of Directors
• Register of Members
• Register of Secretaries
• Significant Controllers Register
• Minutes Book
Annual Obligation
- Annual Return
All companies registered in Hong Kong under the Companies Ordinance, except dormant companies, are required to deliver every year an Annual Return with correct registration fee to the Registrar for registration Every year within 42 days after the return date.Certified true copies of the company’s financial statements including the report of the auditors and the report of the directors are required for the public and guarantee companies to lodge with the Companies Registry in filing Annual Returns.
- Return date
The anniversary of the date of the company’s incorporation.
6 months after the end of the accounting reference period.
9 months after the end of the accounting reference period.
Annual general meeting
A company must hold a general meeting as its annual general meeting in respect of each financial year of the company within the following period:
- Under the new Companies Ordinance, a company must, in respect of each financial year, hold its AGM within the following period –
In the case of a company limited by guarantee or a private company that is not a subsidiary of a public company, 9 months after the end of its accounting reference period.
In the case of any other company, 6 months after the end of its accounting reference period.
- Reliable Ongoing Compliance Support:
Annual Maintenance
Annual return filing
AGM minutes preparation
Statutory records updates
Audit and Tax Expertise
Annual audit
Profits tax returns
Employer's return filings
Business Growth
BUD Fund applications.
Payment gateway setup
Other Obligations
Change of Registered Office
Notify Companies Registry within 15 days after the change
Notify Inland Revenue Department within 1 month after the change
Change of Company Secretary and Director
Notify Companies Registry within 15 days after the appointment or cessation
Change of Particulars Company Secretary
Notify Companies Registry within 15 days after the change in particulars
Share Allotment
Notify Companies Registry within one month after an allotment of shares
Your All-In-One Startup Solution
Private Limited Company Incorporation
- Documents preparation and licence application
Mandatory Compliance
- Acting as your Named Company Secretary
- Significant Controllers Register representative
Registered Office Services
- Official address for government correspondence
- Digital notifications and mail handling
Business Account Opening Support
- KYC document preparation
- Application form completion
- Interview coordination with banks/fintech platforms
