Your Hong Kong company,
set up remotely
A Hong Kong limited company for overseas founders and businesses, handled from start to finish by a licensed corporate service provider. You don't need to travel to Hong Kong.
One clear price. Everything listed.
Prices in US dollars. Here is exactly what each package covers.
Hong Kong company – overseas package
For founders and businesses based outside Hong Kong
- Hong Kong company formationIncorporation with the Companies Registry
- Government feesIncluding the business registration fee
- Registered office address in Hong KongFor the first year
- Company secretaryFor the first year (a legal requirement)
Typically 1–3 working days. Express service available (1–2 working days); ask us for details.
BVI company
A second option, often used as a holding company
- Typically 2–3 working days
- Can be combined with a Hong Kong company
- Annual renewal: US$1,538
Not sure which structure suits you? We can talk it through.
A straightforward base for international business
Hong Kong combines a simple tax system with an established legal framework and open markets.
Low, simple taxation
Two-tier profits tax: 8.25% on the first HK$2 million of assessable profits and 16.5% thereafter. No VAT or GST, no capital gains tax and no withholding tax on dividends.
Territorial tax system
Only profits arising in or derived from Hong Kong are subject to profits tax. Profits sourced outside Hong Kong are not taxed there, even if remitted.
Common law
An English-based common law system with an independent judiciary. Contracts and corporate law will feel familiar to UK, Australian and Singapore businesses.
Free flow of capital
No foreign exchange controls, so funds can move in and out freely in major currencies.
Gateway to Asia
A natural base for trading with Mainland China and the wider Asia-Pacific region, with an international business community.
Tax treaty network
Comprehensive double taxation agreements with 60 jurisdictions, including the UK, Ireland, France, the Netherlands and Belgium.
For general information only, not tax advice. Whether profits are sourced in Hong Kong depends on the facts of each case.
Four steps, all handled remotely
We prepare and file everything. You provide the details and sign.
Free consultation
Tell us about your business by WhatsApp or email, and we'll confirm the right structure.
Name and details
We check that your company name is available. You send us the director and shareholder details.
We prepare and file
We prepare the documents for your signature and file them with the Companies Registry and the Business Registration Office.
Your company is ready
You receive your Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate.
Typically 1–3 working days once we have everything we need (see the documents checklist). No need to travel to Hong Kong.
Documents checklist
The standard information for incorporating a Hong Kong limited company. We'll confirm exactly what applies to your structure.
For each director and shareholder
Individuals and corporate shareholders- A clear copy of their passport
- Proof of residential addressA recent utility bill or bank statement, for example
- For corporate shareholders: the company's certificate of incorporation and register of directors
About your company
Details for the incorporation forms- Proposed company name in English and/or ChinesePlus one or two alternatives, in case your first choice is unavailable
- A brief description of the business activity
- Share capital and shareholding
- A contact email address and phone number
✓Scans or phone photos are fine. Send everything online by email or WhatsApp. There's no need to visit Hong Kong.
After incorporation, we stay with you
Keep your Hong Kong company compliant with one point of contact.
Company secretary
Statutory compliance for your company, including the annual return (NAR1), the significant controllers register, and changes of directors and shares.
Accounting, audit and tax
Bookkeeping, annual financial statements, the statutory audit and profits tax returns, prepared to Hong Kong standards.
Virtual office
A Hong Kong registered address with handling of government, bank and business mail, so you do not need a physical office.
A licensed,
Hong Kong-based team
Setup Limited was founded in 2019 and holds a Trust or Company Service Provider licence issued by the Hong Kong Companies Registry. We focus on company formation and the compliance that follows it.
We hold a Trust or Company Service Provider licence (TC006511).
Packages priced in US dollars, with every item listed.
Formation, company secretary, accounting and tax, all in one place.
We work by WhatsApp and email, wherever you are.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to Hong Kong?
No. The whole process is handled remotely. We prepare the documents and file them, and you never need to visit Hong Kong.
How long does it take?
Typically 1–3 working days once we have all the information we need. Express service is available (1–2 working days).
What does the US$999 overseas package include?
Hong Kong company formation, the government fees (including the business registration fee), a registered office address in Hong Kong for the first year and a company secretary for the first year.
Can non-residents be directors and shareholders?
Yes. Directors and shareholders do not need to live in Hong Kong. The company needs at least one director who is an individual, and a company secretary based in Hong Kong. The secretary is included for the first year.
What are the ongoing obligations?
Each year, a Hong Kong company files an annual return, has its financial statements audited (dormant companies are exempt) and files a profits tax return when the Inland Revenue Department issues one. We can handle all of this for you.
Should I choose a Hong Kong or a BVI company?
A Hong Kong company suits trading and operating businesses that want a presence in Asia. A BVI company is often used as a holding company, and the two can be combined. We are happy to talk it through.
Ready to set up
in Hong Kong?
Tell us about your plans and we'll recommend the right structure. Message us on WhatsApp or email us.
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- +852 2137 0668
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