Hong Kong Company Formation
Over 30,000 cases of company formation Hong Kong have been successfully handled by us since 2000. Except clients’ appreciation, we are honored to be awarded by different banks including HSBC and Hang Seng Bank.
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Company Formation Specialist
To do business in Hong Kong, you have to setup company by applying a business registration certificate.
Hong Kong companies can be generally divided into two categories:
Sole proprietorship or partnership company. The setup procedure is simple but the liabilities are unlimited;
Limited company, which liabilities of shareholders and directors are limited. While personal property is protected, the company needs to comply with relevant regulations such as hiring an independent certified public accountant to conduct an audit each year and submitting annual returns to the company registry.
To setup a new Hong Kong Limited company (private limited by shares) usually takes about 10 working days.
If urgent, you can choose our Express Service (about 1-2 working days) or buy a ready-made one (about 2-3 working days). To set up a new one, you need to provide a company name; if buying a ready-made company, you can choose one from our company list.
24-7 Online Application Credit Card Payment
7 Offices in Hong Kong
20 Years Registration Experience
Over 30,000+ Successful Registration Cases
Team of 100+ at Your Service
Company Formation Services and Fees
New Incorporation with Basic Company Secretary service
Now: HK$1,700
HK$3,500
Not including (Company Registry HK$1,720 & Business Registration* HK$250)
Time required: 6-8 working days
“In response to the government’s latest working from home policy, There will be a delay in the issuance of the registration certificate by the Companies Registry”
Applying for the Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate
Provision of company green box and 10 Articles of Association and 1 copy of Chinese version
Provision of Share Certificate and statutory book
1 set of company stamps (Signature & round) and company seal
1 set of CPA Certified True Copy (for bank)
Help making appoint of Opening Bank Account
Issuing shares of the company
First Year Basic Company Secretary Service
Free Accounting Service Consultation
New Incorporation
Now: HK$800
HK$3,500
Not including (Company Registry HK$1,720 & Business Registration* HK$250)
Time required: 6-8 working days
“In response to the government’s latest working from home policy, There will be a delay in the issuance of the registration certificate by the Companies Registry”
Applying for the Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate
Provision of company green box and 10 Articles of Association
Provision of Share Certificate and statutory book
1 set of company stamps (Signature & round) and company seal
1 set of CPA Certified True Copy (for bank)
Free Accounting Service Consultation
Ready-Made Company with Basic Company Secretary service
HK$4,000
Not including (Company Registry HK$1,720 & Business Registration* HK$250)
Time required: 2-3 working days
“In response to the government’s latest working from home policy, There will be a delay in the issuance of the registration certificate by the Companies Registry”
Applying for the Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate
Provision of company green box and 10 Articles of Association and 1 copy of Chinese version
Provision of Share Certificate and statutory book
1 set of company stamps (Signature & round) and company seal
1 set of CPA Certified True Copy (for bank)
Help making appoint of Opening Bank Account
Issuing shares of the company
First Year Basic Company Secretary Service
Free Accounting Service Consultation
* The cost of buying a ready-made company may result in additional charges depending on the business registration fee at the time of incorporation. The specific cost will be specified when the customer inquires.
** Customers can enjoy free accounting service consultation during the service period, but exclude the application for offshore income exemption and related tax planning.
Instant Formation Service
+HK$800
BR & CI Issued in 1 working day (Company Green Box & Company Stamps (Signature & Round) need 2-3 working days for process)
Points for Attention during Company Formation
Ready for start a business in Hong Kong?
If you learn more the following details, you could speed up the process of incorporation.
Before Incorporation
After Incorporation
– A person aged 18-year-old or above acting as the director and shareholder;
– Company Secretary acting by a HK resident or a Company Secretary company with the Trust and Company Service Provider License;
– A business address for company registration.
The Companies Ordinance has not prescribed any requirement for the number of shares proposed to be issued.
The articles of a company with a share capital may state the maximum number of shares that the company may issue (section 85(2)).
A local company limited by shares shall be formed by at least one founder member.
Non-Hong Kong residents may incorporate a local limited company in Hong Kong.
No limitation apply on nationality nor residential address.
Company name should be unique and not duplicated with any registered company, also it requires to be ended with the term “Limited” or “Company Limited”.
Any company name with sensitive words or government related is forbidden.
No, you may leave it blank.
No, it is required to appoint Hong Kong resident or a Hong Kong registered company.
You have to submit your application to Company Registry, and apply the BR certificate in Inland Revenue Department within 1 month.
A: A private company must have a company secretary and at least one director who is a natural person (i.e. an individual).
- the company secretary is a natural person, he or she must ordinarily reside in Hong Kong.
- the company secretary is a body corporate, the address of its registered or principal office should be in Hong Kong.
All directors and shareholders go to the bank in person and bring the relevant documents are required from the bank.
Banks generally require companies to provide the following documents:
- The original of the minutes of the meeting approving account opening
- A certified copy of the company registration certificate
- A certified copy of the business registration certificate
- Certified copy of the notice of appointment of directors and secretary
- A certified copy of the company’s articles of incorporation
- Photocopy of each director’s ID card/passport (original copy is required)
- Proof of residential address of each director
A business registration payment notice will be issued one month before the effective month of the business registration renewal certificate.
After company incorporation about 18 months, it will receive the first tax return issued by the Inland Revenue Department.
While you received the second profit tax return, there is only one month to complete the form.
The audit is generally completed within 3 to 6 months after the year-end.
The company does not have any liability and all documents are up-to-date, it usually takes about 45 days. For more complex situations, this process may take up to a year.
Follow-up Services for Limited Company
Arrange Appointment of Opening Bank Account (FREE)
Assist in Handling Annual Return Matters
Audit and Taxation Arrangement
Accounting and Book Keeping Services
Service process of Hong Kong limited company Formation
Application & Payment - Just click "Apply Now" to choose the service you need, fill in the relevant information and submit the form. You can complete the payment by credit card.
Information Checking - After receiving the application, our Registrar will contact you for the service request confirmation, Check the relevant information and collect relevant personal documents(Process within half working day)
Signing - After all the relevant personal documents had been collected, we will confirm the availability of the company name, conduct "due diligence" and prepare the registration documents to the customer. Also reserve the customer to visit any of our branches to sign the documents.(Registration documents can be prepared within 1 working day / Express service can be prepare within 2 hours at the fastest)
Registration - After the documents were signed, we will submit the registration documents to the Company Registry to issue the Company Registration Certificate.(Normally about 6 working days / Express service can provide BR and CI within 1 working day at the fastest)
Production - After received the Company Registration Certificate, We will customize the company's green box (including the company's articles of association, company stock book, company record book, company round seal, signature seal and steel seal, and a copy of the accountant's certified document (Bank Account opening) Book etc.(It takes about 1-2 working days)
Completion - After completing the registration, customers are welcome to visit any branch to collect all registration documents and seals. we also help to make appointment of bank account opening.
Application - Download the application form and fill in the relevant information, email to comsec@conson.com.hk
Information Checking - After receiving the application, our Registrar will contact you for the service request confirmation, Check the relevant information and collect relevant personal documents(Process within half working day)
Signing - After all the relevant personal documents had been collected, we will confirm the availability of the company name, conduct "due diligence" and prepare the registration documents to the customer. Also reserve the customer to visit any of our branches to sign the documents.(Registration documents can be prepared within 1 working day / Express service can be prepare within 2 hours at the fastest)
Payment - All fees need to be paid before the documents are submitted to the government. We accept cash payment in person, cheque by mail, bank transfer or FPS.
Registration - After the documents were signed, we will submit the registration documents to the Company Registry to issue the Company Registration Certificate.(Normally about 6 working days / Express service can provide BR and CI within 1 working day at the fastest)
Production - After received the Company Registration Certificate, We will customize the company's green box (including the company's articles of association, company stock book, company record book, company round seal, signature seal and steel seal, and a copy of the accountant's certified document (Bank Account opening) Book etc.(It takes about 1-2 working days)
Completion - After completing the registration, customers are welcome to visit any branch to collect all registration documents and seals. we also help to make appointment of bank account opening.
Application - You can call 2159 8008 or email to comsec@conson.com.hk to contact our registrar to enquire about the purchase of ready-made company.
Choosing - After receiving the application/inquiry, we will provide a list of ready-made companies immediately for you to choose the company which are available to buy.
Signing - After you have confirm the name of the company you want to purchase, we will conduct the "Due Diligence" and prepare registration documents and bills for you. And make an appointment for the customer to visit any of our branches to do the document signing. (it can be completed in half a working day at the fastest)
Payment - All fees need to be paid before the documents are submitted to the government. We accept cash payment in person, cheque by mail, bank transfer or FPS.
Registration - After the documents had been signed and payment complete , we will submit the registration documents to the Company Registrar for matters related to the changes of shareholders/directors. (It takes about 3 working days)
Completion - After completing the registration, customers are welcome to visit any branch to collect all registration documents and seals. we also help to make appointment of bank account opening.
Other Professional Services
Sole proprietor and Partnership Company Formation
PROFESSIONAL PACKAGE HK$700
Additional Government Business Registrar Fee HK$250
Prepare and submit relevant documents
Custom Small Signature Printed
Application for a bank account certification document
Estimate take a week
The FOUR most common question of company incorporation
How long does it take to set up a company?
8 working days. If urgent, you can choose our Express Service (about 1-2 working days)
What is the difference of director, shareholders and company secretary?
Every limited company must have at least one director as a natural person and one company secretary. If a company has only one director, that director cannot concurrently serve as the company secretary of the company; and shareholders are also an indispensable part of a Hong Kong company, and they often serve as directors or secretary at the same time.
What is the role of designated representative?
A company must designate at least one person as its representative to provide assistance to a law enforcement officer. A company’s designated representative must be either a shareholder, director or an employee of the company who is a natural person resident in Hong Kong or, alternatively, an accounting professional, a legal professional or a person licensed to carry on a business as trust or company service licensee.
What is company statutory book?
Register of Member (Shareholders), Register of Directors, Register of Company Secretaries, Register of Significant Controllers.
Hong Kong Laws Chapter 622 Companies Ordinance, a limited company must keep the above four statutory book at its registered address or a separately declared address for inspection by law enforcement officers. If any of the above-mentioned registers is not kept, every responsible person (such as a director) may be fined.