Company registration in Hong Kong

Why is it beneficial to register a company in Hong Kong?

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Favorable tax system

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Hong Kong offers some of the lowest tax rates among developed economies – corporate tax can be as low as 8.25%, allowing companies to preserve and reinvest capital.

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Strategic location

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Hong Kong is located in the heart of the Asia-Pacific region. This creates ideal conditions for international trade and investment.

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Liberal economic policy

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A free economy with minimal government intervention and a favorable business environment makes Hong Kong one of the best places to start and scale a business.

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International prestige

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Thanks to high international recognition by authoritative ratings and leading economic organizations, Hong Kong remains one of the world’s key financial centers.

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“From the perspective of corporate law and international taxation, Hong Kong remains one of the most stable and predictable jurisdictions for doing business. Its legal system, based on English common law, provides a high level of investor and corporate protection, as well as guarantees transparency of transactions and predictability of judicial decisions.” Sergey Kovalkov Head of the international incorporations practice

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The process of company registration in Hong Kong

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The registration period takes from 2 weeks to 1 month. The exact timeframe depends on the shareholder structure, preparation speed, and document signing.

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Choose the legal form of the company

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We analyze your business model and goals to select the most suitable form. The most popular is a Private Limited Company (LLC), but Hong Kong also offers:

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• Public Listed Company – shares can be listed on a stock exchange
• Company Limited by Guarantee – often used for non-profits
• Branch Office – operates as part of a foreign parent company
• Representative Office – for marketing/research only, no commercial activity

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Reserve a company name

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We help select and reserve the company name with the Companies Registry.

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Prepare documentation

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We draft the Articles of Association and other incorporation documents, organize notarization, and prepare the application package.

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Register with the Companies Registry

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We submit the application and obtain the Certificate of Incorporation (CI) and Business Registration Certificate (BRC). At this stage, the company is officially registered.

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Register with the tax authorities

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We register the company with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), set up tax accounting, and handle registration for profit tax and, if required, GST/VAT.

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Open a corporate bank account

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We create a strategy for account opening, assist with compliance documents, and adapt the business plan to meet bank requirements, ensuring a smooth process.

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Apply for work visas

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If needed, we assist in obtaining an Investment Visa for the owner or Employment Visas for staff, supporting the entire process with the Immigration Department.

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Post-registration support

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We assist with ongoing compliance, annual reporting, government registrations, tax returns, accounting, and, when required, licensing, office leasing, contract drafting, and legal support.

Advantages of registering with Futura Law

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1. Comprehensive support From idea to fully operational company: jurisdiction selection, incorporation, licensing, visas, banking, and ongoing legal/accounting support.
2. Tailored approach Structures, jurisdictions, and licenses designed specifically for your business model (trading, IT, fintech, consulting, asset management).
3. Full post-registration support Compliance, taxation, and long-term strategic consulting.
4. A team with strong expertise in Asia With an office and local staff in Hong Kong, providing expert support in both English and Chinese without barriers.