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Business registration in Hong Kong in 1 day from 990 $ Open free business bank account and Visa card online from our partner Neobank in Hong Kong Direct service from a licensed registrar saves up to 50% of your budget and ensures full compliance with the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance Free consultation Licensed under Hong Kong Companies Registry TCPS №TC007080 Official partner of RD Technologies Official partner of Xero – accounting platform №1 Choose a comfortable package for business registration in Hong Kong Business Start Business Standard Business Pro Full Company Registration Full Company Registration Full Company Registration Full Company Registration Full Company Registration How We Register Your Company in Hong Kong — Step by Step Name Check We verify your chosen company name against the Companies Registry database to ensure it’s unique and compliant with the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622)—avoiding rejection and fee loss Document Prep & KYC We collect and validate all required documents, ensure forms meet regulatory standards, conduct a mandatory identification of significant controllers, and certify the identity documents Company Incorporation We submit the completed NNC1 form and Articles of Association to the Companies Registry, pay the government fee, and initiate automatic data sharing with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Business Registration Your Business Registration Certificate (BRC) is issued by the IRD, confirming your company’s legal right to operate in Hong Kong Send request Complete Set of Legal Documents Complete Set of Legal Documents Complete Set of Legal Documents Complete Set of Legal Documents Complete Set of Legal Documents Certificate of Incorporation (issued by CR) Incorporation Form NNC1 (issued by CR) Articles of Association (approved by CR) Business Registration Certificate (issued by IRD) Send request Internal Corporate Documents Internal Corporate Documents Internal Corporate Documents Internal Corporate Documents Internal Corporate Documents First Shareholder Resolution Director’s Consent to take the position Share Certificate(s) Send request Official Mail Handling (1-Year Term) Official Mail Handling (1-Year Term) Official Mail Handling (1-Year Term) Official Mail Handling (1-Year Term) Official Mail Handling (1-Year Term) We receive all official correspondence addressed to your company from Hong Kong government authorities, including notices from the Companies Registry, Inland RevenueDepartment, and other regulatory bodies. Upon receipt, we promptly notify your company’s authorized representatives by sending secure, scanned copies of all documents and notifications — ensuring you stay informed and can respond in a timely manner Send request Appointed Corporate Secretary (1-Year Term) Appointed Corporate Secretary (1-Year Term) Appointed Corporate Secretary (1-Year Term) Appointed Corporate Secretary (1-Year Term) Appointed Corporate Secretary (1-Year Term) Compliance with Hong Kong Law: Corporate Secretary Requirement Under Section 475(1) of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), every private company incorporated in Hong Kong must appoint a qualified Corporate Secretary All our incorporation packages include 12 months of licensed Corporate Secretary services, provided under a formal service agreement. This ensures your company remains in full, lawful compliance with Hong Kong statutory requirements—transparently, officially, and with no hidden fees Send request Registered Office Address (1-Year Term) Registered Office Address (1-Year Term) Registered Office Address (1-Year Term) Registered Office Address (1-Year Term) Registered Office Address (1-Year Term) Provision of a compliant registered office address in Tsim Sha Tsui — Hong Kong’s vibrant, world-renowned tourist and commercial district — under a formal service agreement, ensuring full compliance with all statutory requirements of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) Send request Drafting, Maintenance & Secure Storage of Statutory Registers (Mandatory under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, Cap. 622) (1-Year Term) Drafting, Maintenance & Secure Storage of Statutory Registers (Mandatory under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, Cap. 622) (1-Year Term) Drafting, Maintenance & Secure Storage of Statutory Registers (Mandatory under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, Cap. 622) (1-Year Term) Drafting, Maintenance & Secure Storage of Statutory Registers (Mandatory under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, Cap. 622) (1-Year Term) Drafting, Maintenance & Secure Storage of Statutory Registers (Mandatory under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, Cap. 622) (1-Year Term) Register of Significant Controllers (RSC) Register of Directors Register of Members (Shareholders) Records of the Designated Representative (appointed to facilitate law enforcement access to the RSC, as required by law) Register of Directors Register of Company Secretaries Send request Key Reporting Deadlines: Clear & Timely Reminders (1-Year Term) Key Reporting Deadlines: Clear & Timely Reminders (1-Year Term) Key Reporting Deadlines: Clear & Timely Reminders (1-Year Term) Key Reporting Deadlines: Clear & Timely Reminders (1-Year Term) Key Reporting Deadlines: Clear & Timely Reminders (1-Year Term) We proactively notify you of all critical compliance dates — including annual returns, tax filings, and other statutory obligations — so you never miss a deadline and remain in good standing with regulators Send request Professional Support for Opening Multi-Currency Accounts with 2 Leading Neo-Banks (Licensed Money Service Operators) Professional Support for Opening Multi-Currency Accounts with 2 Leading Neo-Banks (Licensed Money Service Operators) Professional Support for Opening Multi-Currency Accounts with 2 Leading Neo-Banks (Licensed Money Service Operators) Professional Support for Opening Multi-Currency Accounts with 2 Leading Neo-Banks (Licensed Money Service Operators) Professional Support for Opening Multi-Currency Accounts with 2 Leading Neo-Banks (Licensed Money Service Operators) To get started, please review the list of available licensed money service operators below and select your 2 (two) preferred partners. Once you’ve made your choice, we’ll prepare fully tailored applications designed to maximise your approval chances with both providers. Dual banking relationships give you: Access to multiple underlying banking partners (such as DBS, Standard Chartered, Citibank, and others) and broader geographic coverage Reduced dependency on a single payment channel, significantly lowering operational risk More competitive fees, wider currency options, and faster settlement times Your clients will appreciate the multiple options Our goal is to successfully secure multi-currency accounts with 2 two payment providers of your choice — so your business can thrive in international markets Our Official Partners: Leading global payment providers Other trusted, compliance-approved platforms Already have a preferred provider outside our partner network? No problem — we’ll fully support your account opening with the institution of your choice Send request Integrate with leading global acquirers like Stripe or PayPal enabling individuals and businesses around the world to pay you in a single click Integrate with leading global acquirers like Stripe or PayPal enabling individuals and businesses around the world to pay you in a single click Integrate with leading global acquirers like Stripe or PayPal enabling individuals and businesses around the world to pay you in a single click Integrate with leading global acquirers like Stripe or PayPal enabling individuals and businesses around the world to pay you in a single click Integrate with leading global acquirers like Stripe or PayPal enabling individuals and businesses around the world to pay you in a single click Send request IRBR200 Business Commencement Notification IRBR200 Business Commencement Notification IRBR200 Business Commencement Notification IRBR200 Business Commencement Notification IRBR200 Business Commencement Notification Under Hong Kong law, every local limited company must submit a written notification to the Business Registration Office (BRO) within one month of the actual commencement of business. The notification must include the company’s business name, address, nature of activities, and commencement date. We prepare and submit this mandatory IRBR200 form to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on your behalf. Once processed, you’ll receive an updated Business Registration Certificate (BRC) that officially reflects your declared business scope Send request Quarterly Economic Survey (Census and Statistics Department) Quarterly Economic Survey (Census and Statistics Department) Quarterly Economic Survey (Census and Statistics Department) Quarterly Economic Survey (Census and Statistics Department) Quarterly Economic Survey (Census and Statistics Department) The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) issues a mandatory statistical survey to most registered businesses each quarter. If selected—which applies to the vast majority of active companies — you must complete and return the form within 14 days of issuance. This report supports Hong Kong’s official economic data collection and is compulsory regardless of your company’s size, revenue, or current operational status. We monitor incoming survey notices, complete the form based on your records, and ensure timely submission Send request Employer’s Return of Remuneration and Pensions (Forms BIR56A & IR56B) Employer’s Return of Remuneration and Pensions (Forms BIR56A & IR56B) Employer’s Return of Remuneration and Pensions (Forms BIR56A & IR56B) Employer’s Return of Remuneration and Pensions (Forms BIR56A & IR56B) Employer’s Return of Remuneration and Pensions (Forms BIR56A & IR56B) All registered employers in Hong Kong must file an annual Employer’s Return — even if they have no employees, local or overseas. The IRD issues Form BIR56A annually on 1 April, and the completed return must be submitted within one month This includes: Form BIR56A (the main employer return) Form IR56B for every employee whose total income exceeds the threshold in Note 1(a) of the form’s instructions—regardless of whether their duties were performed in or outside Hong Kong We manage the full preparation and filing process, including accurate reporting of international staff (e.g., assignment details, short-term visits, or remote work arrangements) Send request Add a Third Neo-Bank (Money Service Operator) Application Add a Third Neo-Bank (Money Service Operator) Application Add a Third Neo-Bank (Money Service Operator) Application Add a Third Neo-Bank (Money Service Operator) Application Add a Third Neo-Bank (Money Service Operator) Application We’ll submit your application to a third leading global licensed money service operator. If all applications are approved, you’ll have the freedom to compare, test, and focus on the providers best suited to your business needs — whether that’s lower fees, faster settlements, broader currency support, or smoother compliance and onboarding experiences Send request Preparation of Annual Financial Statements Preparation of Annual Financial Statements Preparation of Annual Financial Statements Preparation of Annual Financial Statements Preparation of Annual Financial Statements In compliance with Section 379 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), we prepare your company’s complete annual financial statements for its first financial year in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRS). These statements present a true and fair view of your company’s financial position as required by law, forming the foundation for audit, tax filing, and regulatory reporting Send request Independent Auditor’s Report Independent Auditor’s Report Independent Auditor’s Report Independent Auditor’s Report Independent Auditor’s Report A statutory audit conducted by a practising CPA auditor registered with the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), in compliance with Section 404 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622). The audit culminates in an independent auditor’s report containing a formal opinion — required for submission to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) following the end of your company’s first financial year Send request Filing of Profits Tax Return (PTR) Filing of Profits Tax Return (PTR) Filing of Profits Tax Return (PTR) Filing of Profits Tax Return (PTR) Filing of Profits Tax Return (PTR) Accurate and timely preparation and submission of your BIR51 Profits Tax Return to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), in compliance with Section 51 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112) — ensuring your company meets its statutory filing obligations following the end of its first financial year Send request Tax Computation & Tax Exemption Application under the Territorial Principle Tax Computation & Tax Exemption Application under the Territorial Principle Tax Computation & Tax Exemption Application under the Territorial Principle Tax Computation & Tax Exemption Application under the Territorial Principle Tax Computation & Tax Exemption Application under the Territorial Principle A detailed tax computation, as required under the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112), accompanied by a formal application for profits tax exemption under Hong Kong’s territorial tax principle (Section 14). This application is submitted when your company’s profits are derived wholly outside Hong Kong, and it clearly demonstrates that your assessable profits have no Hong Kong source, thereby forming the basis for a valid and compliant claim for tax exemption Send request $990 Send request $1490 Send request $3490 Send request Government fee is not included – $490 Why more than 1 000 000 entrepreneurs have chosen Hong Kong for international business 0% Up to 0% income tax Profits made outside of Hong Kong are not taxed. In Hong Kong there is a territorial principle of taxation – only profits gained from a source in Hong Kong are taxed 0% Dividends Outgoing dividends are not taxable. You can pay dividends to shareholders and investors at no additional cost. Dividends received by a Hong Kong company are also not taxable. 0% VAT There is no VAT tax or its equivalent in Hong Kong. The absence of VAT eliminates the need to increase the cost of your company’s products/services and to submit the relevant reports. 20% Save 20% on Google ads You are exempt from paying non-refundable VAT when you top up your Google account on behalf of a Hong Kong company, as this tax does not exist in Hong Kong. 0% 0% tax on capital gains Income from the purchase/sale of shares, securities, interests is not taxable. 100% 100% foreign ownership and management The founder and director of the company in Hong Kong can be a citizen of any country over the age of majority. No additional permits are required. from 1 HKD Share capital from 1 HKD The minimum authorized share capital can be from 1 HKD and does not require payment. Contribution of authorized share capital is an initiative of the founder and not his or her obligation. 0 0 office requirements There are no office rental requirements in Hong Kong. According to the Companies Ordinance, it is sufficient to have a registered address. We provide you with a registered address at no additional cost as part of each registration package. 1 day 1 day to register a business online It takes 1-2 days to open a business in Hong Kong. Business registration is done completely remotely without a visit to Hong Kong. From 3 days From 3 days to open an account remotely Hong Kong payment systems provide direct bank details of Hong Kong banks. Average term of remote opening of multicurrency current account and issue of corporate card ranges from 3 to 10 days. 2 2 official languages – English and Chinese All documents and laws in Hong Kong are issued in two equal languages. Business communication is predominantly in English. This aspect greatly simplifies the conduct of business. Top 3 Top 3 in global Doing business rankings For decades, Hong Kong has been a leader in the ranking of the most open and accessible jurisdictions for doing business. View more For whom business registration in Hong Kong is the best solution Trading companies Who are looking for a favorable jurisdiction to conduct export/import activities in the international field. For example, buying products in China and exporting to Europe (or vice versa). Get expert advice Trading Agents Whose goal is to succeed in international trade transactions by being located in one of the world’s leading commercial centers. For example, providing sourcing services in the U.S. for European customers (or vice versa). Get expert advice Logistics companies Interested in the vast opportunities of one of the largest duty-free ports in the world. For example, ensuring the delivery of equipment from China to Australia. Get expert advice IT companies Planning to promote their projects globally, it is easy to attract investments taking advantage of the accessibility of the English legal system for most investors in the world. For example, the development and promotion of a smartphone application through the AppStore and Play Market, AppGallery. Get expert advice E-commerce business Aimed at conquering such global marketplaces as Amazon, Ebay, Alibaba, Tao Bao, and Mangomall, as well as developing their own online stores. For example, selling Chinese products on foreign markets through Amazon. Get expert advice Online courses Seeking to bring the benefits of their training programs to a wider audience, accept payment from students from different countries. For example, courses on healthy lifestyles for Russian-speaking people living in foreign countries. Get expert advice Consulting With a focus on international markets – Internet marketing agencies, software development, translation agencies, law firms, management consulting, production agencies and others. For example, access to foreign customers for a Russian translation bureau. Get expert advice Holdings Building an optimal structure of asset ownership in the form of participation in the capital of companies in different countries of the world. For example, tax-free receipt of dividends from participation in 10 international fintech projects. Get expert advice Traders/investors Who intend to carry out buy/sell transactions with leading international brokers on behalf of a company with a high business reputation and optimal taxation of profits from securities transactions. For example, opening an account with Tiger Brokers and building a profitable asset portfolio. Get expert advice Copyright owners Whose priority is to get royalties/rewards without financial losses and access to international investors to position their intangible assets favorably. For example, a Hong Kong-based licensor provides the right to use its software to licensees from around the world. Get expert advice Investors in China’s real sector Who want to get the maximum return on investment in the Chinese economy through the use of special agreements between Hong Kong and China, as well as to obtain greater investment protection. More than 70% of investments in China come from Hong Kong. For example, a U.S. company invests in electronics manufacturing in China through a Hong Kong holding company. Get expert advice Blockchain companies That are looking for jurisdictions where there is no direct ban on crypto-assets while complying with the control rules established by the state regulator. For example, investing in crypto-assets through a CFC. Get expert advice Local Business The aim is to enter the large and solvent B2C or B2B market of Hong Kong with the prospect of expanding to the entire Asia-Pacific region. For example, opening a seafood restaurant in one of Hong Kong’s most famous skyscrapers overlooking the harbor. Get expert advice Business travelers Who dream of set up business projects in different parts of the world and stay in the region beyond the time allotted by the tourist visa. For example, a telecommunications company open a business in Hong Kong and arrange a work visa for its qualified employee. Get expert advice View more 10 steps to register a business in Hong Kong View 01 Conclusion of a contract for the provision of services and payment. 02 Preparation and approval of documents for business registration. Online or offline identification. 03 We check the name of your company for availability in the Hong Kong registry. 04 We prepare the constituent documents of the future company. 05 Congratulations! Your business has been successfully registered. 06 We prepare post-registration documents and send them for signing. 07 We order a seal made in accordance with the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. 08 We transfer all documents of the company to its rightful owner. 09 We verify compliance of counterparties, contracts, financial and other documents for payment system requirements. We prepare a qualified application for account opening. 10 For business professionals, we install and configure Xero for up-to-date accounting and management accounting. Structure of your company Certificate of Incorporation A document issued by the Hong Kong Companies Registry (CR) that contains the name of the company, legal form, date of registration, registration number and issuing authority. Form NNC1 A document issued by the Hong Kong Companies Registry (CR) which includes details from the Certificate of Incorporation and the company’s registered office, provides the name of director(s), the name of shareholder(s) and records the distribution of share capital among several shareholders, and contains details of the corporate secretary. Articles of Association A document which is drawn up in accordance with the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance and agreed to by the founders. The charter regulates the rules of the company, the issue and distribution of shares, the powers of directors and shareholders and other corporate procedures. Certificate of Business Registration Document issued by the Inland Revenue Department of Hong Kong (IRD) which contains information on company name, legal address, sphere of business, tax number, date of start and expiry of Hong Kong business registration, amount of state duty and date of payment. First company resolution An internal document adopted by the company’s shareholder(s) regarding the appointment of director(s), secretary, use of seal, amount of share capital and its distribution, and registered address. Director’s Consent to Appointment An internal document signed by the company’s director(s) that confirms his or her consent to step into the position. Registered address Official address of a legal entity, stated in the company’s documents. Documents from the Hong Kong Companies Registry, Inland Revenue, Statistics Authority and Labour Department are delivered to this address, and the company’s statutory records are kept. Corporate Secretary According to the Companies Ordinance, every LLC registered in Hong Kong is required to have a Company Secretary. The Corporate Secretary is an organization authorized by the Hong Kong Companies Registry, which, on the basis of a license, ensures that your legal entity complies with the requirements of the law. Company seal The generally accepted company seal should be a metal seal engraved with the company name. It is made in a format that complies with the requirements of the Companies Ordinance. Register of directors A company must keep in the English or Chinese language a register of directors. Subject to section 56(5), (6)(a) and (7)(a) of Company Ordinance, a company must enter in the register of directors the required particulars specified in section 643 of each person who is a director or reserve director (if any) of the company. A company must keep the register of directors at— (a)the company’s registered office; or (b)a prescribed place. Register of members A company must keep in the English or Chinese language a register of members. A company must enter in the register of members — (a)the names and addresses of its members; b)the date on which each person is entered in the register as a member; and (c)the date on which any person ceases to be a member. In the case of a company having a share capital, the company must enter in the register of members, with the names and addresses of the members, a statement of— (a)the shares held by each member. Register of corporate secretaries A company must keep in the English or Chinese language a register of company secretaries and enter in the required particulars specified in section 650 of a person who is, or persons who are the company secretary or joint company secretaries of the company. A company must keep the register of company secretaries at— the company’s registered office; or a prescribed place in Hong Kong. Designated representative An applicable company must designate at least one person as its representative to provide the following assistance relating to the significant controllers register of the company— (a)assistance to an officer of the Companies Registry to facilitate ascertaining whether this Division is or has been complied with (b)assistance to any other law enforcement officer to facilitate the officer’s performance under the law of Hong Kong of a specified function. Significant Controllers Register. To enhance transparency of corporate beneficial ownership in order to fulfil Hong Kong’s international obligations, the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) is amended to require a company incorporated in Hong Kong to obtain and maintain up-to-date beneficial ownership information by way of keeping a Significant Controllers Register. The Register should be open for inspection by law enforcement officers upon demand. Share certificate A share certificate is a document issued by a company to its shareholders, confirming their ownership of that company. If you own shares in a Hong Kong company, you must receive a share certificate with all the details regarding your shares. View more Our official Partners RD Wallet Technologies the first business wallet in Hong Kong licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority settlements with counterparties in 5 main currencies your company gets DBS Hong Kong bank account details remote account opening on your mobile attractive fees for SME Accounting platform Xero the № 1 cloud-based accounting software. ability to integrate with bank 800 integrations with other banks and services a wide range of dashboards for company finances convenient accounting functionality automatic generation of reports online invoicing of counterparties secure database Vita Liberta is a Member of the Hong Kong TCSP Association Vita Liberta Limited is a member of the HK TCSP Professional Service Association. This membership reaffirms our commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct, ethical business practices, and ongoing professional development in the corporate services industry. Submit request HK TCSPMembership Certificate Apply now and get a PDF file with payment options for your business in Hong Kong Our Team Why more than 150 companies have chosen us Step 1 of 7 License from the Hong Kong Company Registry We are a corporate secretary authorized by the Hong Kong Company Registry (license TCPS No. TC007080) to provide corporate services. Step 2 of 7 Official partner of RD Wallet Technologies This allows our customers to get more accurate support when preparing an application for account opening. Step 3 of 7 First-hand prices We provide services directly without intermediaries. This ensures quality service, fair prices and prompt execution for registration and further servicing of the business. Step 4 of 7 Audit of financial statements We carry out audits of financial statements of your business within the requirements of Hong Kong legislation. Our employees are practicing qualified auditors with 10 years of experience. Step 5 of 7 The official partner of Xero online accounting system We provide you with the first six months of free Xero license. We install, set up and do accounting. Step 6 of 7 Legal address in a prestigious area of Hong Kong As a licensed secretary, we automatically provide you with an official registered address, the cost of which is included in the registration package. Step 7 of 7 We speak six languages Our international team speaks six languages. The language barrier is rarely a problem. View more We serve clients from more than 30 countries China, India, UK, France, Spain, Venezuela, USA, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Germany, Mexico, Australia, Thailand, Cyprus, Vietnam, Bangladesh, UAE, South Korea, Indonesia, Montenegro, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, South Africa, Canada, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Turkey People say THANK YOU for our services 1 / 12 Impera Group At first it was difficult for us to find out where to open a company aimed at international sales of rentals of premium villas. Our villas are located in the most picturesque places of our planet and our clients are also from different parts of the world. Hong Kong was a perfect fit for our business, and the experts at Vita Liberta made our business start-up quick and enjoyable. It took literally little more than a week to open our startup and account in Hong Kong. And best of all, everything is online. Amazing service. 2 / 12 Astrea Translations Limited Our translation company works all over the world and we needed to identify the most convenient and central location for our operations. That’s how we got to know Hong Kong and completely fell in love with this beautiful place. Vita Liberta helped us right from the start with expert advice on everything we were interested in, as well as with opening a Hong Kong account, setting up the bank and also helping with any questions regarding our legal entity service. We are grateful to the staff at Vita Liberta for their professional approach and human attitude. 3 / 12 Mamatov Health Club It took only three days to register a business and open an account. Impeccable service. We got up to speed quickly in Hong Kong and started accepting payments the following week. Now our online courses are sold all over the world. 4 / 12 GLT Ventures Vita Liberta is a reliable partner for life. We have been working for a long time and every service has been provided in full accordance with the agreement. We trade with suppliers from different countries and our company already has a reputation in the market and trust. 5 / 12 Insilico Medicines We have repeatedly ordered the apostille of documents for our company, drafting and legalization of powers of attorney. Vita Liberta employees were always responsive and did everything on time. 6 / 12 Sesana Limited I have been working with this company for several years now, and I can say with confidence that Vita Liberta is a reliable partner, thanks to which the company has been working successfully for several years. That says a lot. 7 / 12 AC Inorms Group Limited I had been planning the expansion of the business for quite a long time, and the topic required detailed elaboration. I repeatedly met with an employee of Vita Liberta to discuss the key issues of the future company. Thanks to clear explanations, it was possible to build a clear business model in Hong Kong. And when I was finally ready to proceed, the deadline was already tight, but nevertheless we managed very quickly. Thanks to the team for Vita Liberta’s responsiveness and speed 8 / 12 Synthesit HK Limited Prompt service, clear and to the point. We chose Hong Kong for our business. The company’s staff helped us understand the particularities of the tax regime and the stages of registering the company. A week later everything was already done. 9 / 12 HRC Management Group Limited We entrusted business registration in Hong Kong to the Vita Liberta team. Excellent service. Specialists with great experience and qualifications, always in touch. We continue to cooperate and recommend Vita Liberta to all entrepreneurs we know! 10 / 12 Shavcor Group Limited We decided to expand our business. Vita Liberta employees gave us detailed advice on the specifics of working in Hong Kong, answered all our questions and fully supported the registration of the company. We consider Vita Liberta to be a reliable partner who can be trusted to support our business. 11 / 12 Bresa Limited The competence and efficiency of Vita Liberta representatives leaves no doubt. They accompanied the opening of our company in Hong Kong quickly and without stress. I would also like to highlight the transparent pricing policy and honest approach. 12 / 12 GESKO Limited Vita Liberta Group provided us with the service of registering a company GESKO Limited in Hong Kong and opening an account in the payment system. Thanks to qualitative consulting and support, the registration procedure was successful. It is also worth noting the qualified employees, who promptly responded to emerging in the process of registration nuances. We have only positive emotions from working with Vita Liberta Group, therefore we recommend them as reliable performers of the services rendered. Frequently asked questions Is it necessary to visit Hong Kong? Business registration and account opening is done completely remotely without a visit to Hong Kong. Can I, as a citizen of Spain, be a shareholder and director of a company? Yes, you can be a director and founder of the company in one person. You do not need a work permit for this. Is it true that income tax in Hong Kong can be 0%? Yes, if the source of profit of the company arises outside Hong Kong. Otherwise, the profit (income less expenses) of the company up to 2,000,000 HKD is taxed at a rate of 8.25%, and profits over 2,000,000 HKD at a rate of 16.5%. Can I get a residence permit on the basis of business registration in Hong Kong? Yes, it is possible to get an ID card which gives the right to permanently reside and work in Hong Kong. To do this, you need to provide the necessary documents and demonstrate the importance of your business for the economy of Hong Kong. Is a Hong Kong company an offshore company? No, the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region are not an offshore zone. Hong Kong is also not included in the list of offshore jurisdictions of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. How to withdraw profits from a Hong Kong company? By paying dividends to shareholders, complying with the mechanism set out in the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. The payment of dividends is tax-free, the frequency of payment is not limited (if the director of the company has no objections). Also, having a corporate card, you can pay the business expenses of the company. Ask a question Learn more about the benefits of register business in Hong Kong Business in China Annual Regulatory Requirements for Companies in Hong Kong Hong Kong is an attractive location for companies. 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