Company Formation
Choosing a structure, checking the name, filing the documents — and everything the first year asks of you afterwards. Costs, timing and the mistakes that recur.
19 articles
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Hong Kong Company Green Box: Contents and What You Need
Inside the Hong Kong company green box: what the law requires, what is tradition, and the digital alternative.
About 6 min read
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Converting an Unlimited Business to a Limited Company
Converting an unlimited business to a limited company in Hong Kong: the real procedure, stamp duty and timing.
About 7 min read
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Hong Kong Branch vs Subsidiary: Which Should You Choose?
Branch or subsidiary in Hong Kong: comparing legal status, liability, tax and annual filings, including why a branch may publish the parent accounts.
About 7 min read
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Financial Year End in Hong Kong: 31 March or 31 December?
Financial year end choices for Hong Kong companies: how 31 March, 31 December and other dates affect tax filing deadlines, and the rules on changing it.
About 7 min read
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After Incorporation Checklist: Seven Immediate Duties
After incorporation, seven Hong Kong duties start at once, from the controllers register to the 42-day annual return. See each deadline and penalty.
About 7 min read
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Hong Kong Articles of Association: Is the Model Enough?
Articles of association in Hong Kong: what the law requires, when the Registry model articles are enough, when to tailor them, and how changes are filed.
About 7 min read
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Hong Kong Company Setup Timeline: How Long Each Step Takes
A Hong Kong company can be incorporated within an hour online or four working days on paper. The name search, signing and bank account set the real timeline.
About 7 min read
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One-Person Hong Kong Company: Director and Secretary Rules
One-person company rules in Hong Kong: why the sole director cannot be company secretary, how written resolutions work, and the reserve director safety net.
About 6 min read
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Hong Kong Registered Office Address: Home or PO Box?
Registered office rules for Hong Kong companies: why a PO box is not allowed, the risks of using your home address, and the deadline for filing a change.
About 6 min read
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Hong Kong Share Capital Structure: How to Split Shares
Share capital structure in Hong Kong: what no par value means, how many shares to issue, how to split them between founders, and leaving room for investors.
About 6 min read
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Hong Kong Company Name Rules: Restricted Words and Search
Hong Kong company names are checked only after filing, so search first. Learn which words are refused, the Chinese and English rules and how a change works.
About 6 min read
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Business Registration Number vs Company Number Explained
Business registration numbers differ from company numbers in Hong Kong. Learn which department issues each, which one to give banks, and what the UBI changed.
About 6 min read
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Hong Kong Company Formation 2026: Costs and Key Mistakes
Setting up a Hong Kong company in 2026 costs less than most expect, but running it is the real expense. See the fees, timeline and eight beginner mistakes.
About 8 min read
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Limited Company vs Sole Proprietorship vs Partnership
Limited company, sole proprietorship or partnership: liability, tax rates, costs and compliance compared, and why risk, not profit, decides the choice.
About 6 min read
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Hong Kong Company Setup from Overseas: No Visit Required
Setting up a Hong Kong company from overseas is fully remote: the documents, five steps, timing and government fees, and why only banking may need a visit.
About 9 min read
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Hong Kong Company Registration: Requirements and Process
Registering a Hong Kong limited company takes five requirements and six steps. See the government fees, realistic timing and the compliance due in year one.
About 6 min read
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Hong Kong vs Singapore: Where to Set Up Your Company
Hong Kong vs Singapore company setup compared: local director rules, GST, audit, costs and banking, and why the real test is where your customers are.
About 8 min read
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Foreigners Registering a Hong Kong Company: Requirements
Foreigners can own a Hong Kong company outright: the real requirements, documents, remote registration steps, bank account odds, and tax points to watch.
About 11 min read
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Hong Kong Company Registration Cost: Setup and Annual Fees
Hong Kong company registration cost splits into fixed government fees and varying service fees. See each item, what is compulsory and what recurs every year.
About 8 min read
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