Company Formation
Hong Kong Company Formation
Asia-Pacific gateway — territorial tax system, 1–3 day registration, and seamless access to Mainland China through DM & CO.
Incorporation
Hong Kong
Asia-Pacific Gateway — Territorial Tax
Hong Kong remains one of the world’s most efficient business jurisdictions — incorporation in 1–3 working days, a territorial tax system where only Hong Kong-sourced income is taxed, and English Common Law governance that international businesses understand.
A Hong Kong Limited (HK Ltd) is the natural gateway to Mainland China under the CEPA Free Trade Agreement, while serving as an ideal regional HQ for Asia-Pacific operations. World-class banking, strong IP protection, and a deep ecosystem of professional services keep Hong Kong as a preferred jurisdiction for global SMEs and multinationals alike.
Key Advantages
Why Choose Hong Kong
Fast Incorporation
Incorporate in 1–3 working days through the Companies Registry — one of the world's fastest jurisdictions.
Territorial Tax System
Only Hong Kong-sourced profits are taxed. Foreign-sourced income is exempt from Hong Kong profits tax.
Low Corporate Tax
8.25% on first HK$2M of assessable profits, 16.5% above — amongst the world's most competitive rates.
Gateway to Mainland China
CEPA Free Trade Agreement enables preferential mainland market access for HK-incorporated entities.
World-Class Banking
Direct access to global financial systems via HSBC, Standard Chartered, Bank of China (HK), and others.
English Common Law
Familiar legal system, robust IP protection, and predictable contract enforcement for international businesses.
Step by Step
How We Set You Up
A fully managed process — DM & CO. handles every step from activity selection to licence issuance.
Name Approval
Check and reserve the company name with the Hong Kong Companies Registry.
Articles & Documentation
Prepare Articles of Association, directors’ and shareholders’ details, and registered office.
Incorporation
File NNC1 incorporation form with the Companies Registry — typically approved in 1–3 days.
Business Registration
Obtain the Business Registration Certificate from Inland Revenue Department (valid 1 or 3 years).
Banking & Compliance
Open Hong Kong corporate bank account; set up audit, accounting, and annual filing schedule.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Incorporation is fully remote. Bank account opening may require a director visit depending on the bank — some banks support video KYC for known clients.
Two-tiered profits tax: 8.25% on the first HK$2M of assessable profits and 16.5% on the remainder. Foreign-sourced income remains exempt under the territorial tax system.
No. There is no residency requirement for directors. However, every Hong Kong company must have a local company secretary and registered office — services provided by DM & CO.
Annual return (NAR1) filing, audited financial statements, profits tax return, business registration renewal, and AGM. DM & CO. manages ongoing compliance on a retainer basis.
Some banks (HSBC, Standard Chartered, certain virtual banks) support remote onboarding for qualifying applicants. Many banks still prefer in-person opening. We advise based on your profile.
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