HK · N 22°19′ · E 114°10′
Hong Kong
An international financial centre with a common-law system, free flow of capital, and territorial taxation. It is one of the most widely used vehicles for Chinese outbound business, cross-border trade, and holding structures.
The first stop connecting Mainland China and the world.
Private company limited by shares
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- Tax
- Two-tiered profits tax: 8.25% on the first HK$2 million of assessable profits and 16.5% thereafter; profits are generally taxed by source, but specified foreign-sourced passive income received in Hong Kong by an MNE entity may be taxable under the FSIE regime.
- Shareholders and directors
- Min. 1 shareholder and 1 director (at least one natural person); can be the same person
- Share capital
- No minimum share capital; no capital verification or paid-in capital requirement.
- Local requirements
- A Hong Kong registered office and a company secretary who is an individual ordinarily resident in Hong Kong or a body corporate with its registered or principal office in Hong Kong are required.
- Annual maintenance
- Annual return, business registration renewal; annual audit and profits tax filing
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 3–5 business days
- Public disclosure
- Director and shareholder data searchable at the Companies Registry
Facts last checked · 2026-10-26
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
References (8)›
- 01Companies Registry — Local limited company incorporation FAQ
- 02Companies Registry — Compliance FAQ
- 03Companies Registry — Significant Controllers Register FAQ
- 04Inland Revenue Department — Profits tax
- 05Inland Revenue Department — Foreign-sourced Income Exemption
- 06Inland Revenue Department — Business Registration Certificate for 3 years
- 07Inland Revenue Department — Chinese Mainland tax arrangement
- 08Hong Kong Monetary Authority — Free flow of capital and no foreign exchange controls
02 · Advantages
Why Hong Kong
- 01High international standing; widely accepted by banks and counterparties
- 02Free capital movement; no FX controls
- 03Territorial taxation; qualifying offshore profits may be claimed as exempt.
- 04Comprehensive Double Taxation Arrangement with Mainland China.
- 05Chinese and English names can be registered; usable for PRC FDI
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Company name: Chinese, English, or both; ends with “有限公司 / Limited”
- Shareholders: 1–50, individual or corporate, any nationality
- Directors: at least 1 natural person aged 18+
- Company secretary: an individual ordinarily resident in Hong Kong or a body corporate with its registered or principal office in Hong Kong is required.
- Registered office: physical address in Hong Kong (no P.O. box)
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- File annual return within 42 days after each anniversary
- Renew business registration annually (or triennially)
- File profits tax return with audited financial statements
- Maintain Significant Controllers Register (SCR)
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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