Company Secretary
Appointing a company secretary is a legal requirement for Hong Kong companies. Business owners trust us to serve as their company secretary, allowing the vOffice professional team to maintain statutory registers and ensure compliance with all statutory deadlines and procedures.
Accounting & Auditing
Managing bookkeeping and preparing year-end financial statements can be time-consuming for startups and corporations. vOffice's professional accounting team streamlines this process by preparing your year-end accounts in compliance with the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants' standards, allowing you to focus on growing your business.
Company Incorporation
We assist entrepreneurs and startups with business registration by incorporating company in Hong Kong, establishing subsidiaries of foreign corporations, or setting up Hong Kong branches for overseas companies, including WFOEs and joint ventures.
as Low as HK$600
Hong Kong Company Formation in 24hrs
completely digital and remotely online
Is a Hong Kong company required to file the Significant Controllers Register with the Companies Registry?
All Hong Kong companies are required to prepare a Significant Controllers Register (SCR) immediately upon incorporation; however, submission to the Companies Registry is not required. The SCR is typically kept at your registered office address. If stored elsewhere, you must notify the Registrar using Form NR2 within 15 days. The register must include your licensed company service provider's details as designated representative – this professional liaises with law enforcement.
“ Whether you are looking to set up a new company in Hong Kong or you are an existing company looking to expand your operations, the process of company incorporation and registration can be complex and time-consuming. However, With the help of a reputable professional services firm like vOffice, you can navigate the process with ease and ensure that your new company is fully compliant and ready to do business. "
Company Formation
As low as HK$600, vOffice offers you the cheapest company formation package (Basic Plan) with one-stop corporate services. We are also able to assist you in setting up your company in Hong Kong within 24 hours if you choose our Express Package.
Services include:
- Administration services
- Company secretarial services
- Registered office services
- Registered agent services
- Registrar services
Our clients range from multinational and institutionally-owned businesses to start-up and medium-sized enterprises. We work with businesses at every size and stage of development.
What documents and information do I need to provide to register a company in Hong Kong?
To register a company in Hong Kong, you'll typically need: 1) An approved company name, 2) Identification documents for all directors and shareholders (passport copy and recent proof of address), 3) Details of your Hong Kong company secretary including name and address, 4) The total amount of share capital, and 5) A physical registered office address. After incorporation, you will have a Business Registration Certificate, Certificate of Incorporation, Completed incorporation form (NNC1) and Articles of Association
Company Administration
We offer dedicated company administration services, which includes:
- Provision of registered office address for the company
- Provision of resident local director
- Drafting of shareholder agreements
- Maintenance of statutory records
- Preparation and filing of annual returns
- Advice and implementation of changes to company structure, as required
- Company dissolution and windup
COMPANY FORMATION & ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
Owners and directors must take note of the formal duties required by law each year for your new Hong Kong firm. Our guide to these requirements helps you manage your business effectively while maintaining its legal obligations.
Why Foreign Nationals Choose to Register Companies in Hong Kong?
Key advantages: strategic Asian location, equal registration requirements for locals/non-residents, and competitive taxes. Benefit from 16.5% corporate tax on local profits, potential tax exemption for foreign-sourced income (with proper documentation), and no capital gains/dividends/VAT taxes. It provides preferential Mainland China access while operating under a separate legal system. Compliance requires a local company secretary and registered address. Professional consultation is recommended.
Annual Return & Filing
The Hong Kong Companies Registry requires companies to file statutory information accurately and on time. We provide timely preparation and submission services for annual returns on behalf of startups and corporations, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
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Requirements to Register a Hong Kong Company
To incorporate a company in Hong Kong, you need to provide: an approved company name, Articles of Association complying with the Companies Ordinance, details of at least one director and shareholder (any nationality), a Hong Kong resident company secretary, and a physical local registered address (PO Boxes invalid). A Business Registration Certificate must be obtained post-incorporation to operate legally.
Company Secretarial
We are licensed to act as company secretary across our international offices. Our company secretariats and administrators can assist clients with the following:
- Assisting clients with understanding and compliance with local regulations
- Ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines and procedures
- Maintaining the statutory registers
- Ensuring that the company files statutory information accurately and on time, including the filing of special resolutions
- Safekeeping, updating, and maintaining registers, minutes book, and other statutory records of the company
- Providing shareholders and directors with notice of meetings
- Ensuring that people entitled to do so can inspect company records
- Custody and use of the company seal
- Submission of the annual tax return
- Maintenance of statutory records
- Preparation and filing of annual returns
- Advice and implementation of changes to company structure, as required
- Company dissolution and windup
- In Hong Kong specifically we can provide company secretarial services for listed companies
Clients will normally ask us to provide the on-going administration and secretarial services where we have managed the company formation process.
How vOffice can help with your company registration in Hong Kong?
We simplifies Hong Kong company incorporation through our structured process: First, select a suitable package for your business needs. Next, complete our application form with your proposed company name - we'll verify its availability with the Companies Registry. After payment confirmation, our licensed professionals will contact you to finalize details. We then handle all submissions to Hong Kong authorities, including the Companies Registry and Inland Revenue Department. Upon successful registration, we deliver your incorporation documents electronically. Explore our Company Formation Packages for full service details and transparent pricing.
Can Foreign Nationals Set Up a Company in Hong Kong?
Yes, foreign nationals can establish companies in Hong Kong under similar requirements as local residents. The process can be completed digitally through the Hong Kong Government's official e-Registry platform. For those preferring physical documentation, company incorporation is also available via paper submission by mail. If a foreigner requires assistance from a TCSP‑licensed company specialist such as vOffice, we would be more than happy to assist.
Is a local director required for a Hong Kong company?
Hong Kong imposes no local director requirement. Companies can be 100% foreign-owned with directors/shareholders of any nationality. However, all businesses must appoint a Hong Kong resident company secretary and maintain a physical local registered address to comply with the Companies Ordinance.
Is it possible to complete the Hong Kong company formation process remotely?
Yes, incorporation can be handled online through the government's e-Registry platform or by mail. You'll need to provide digital copies of identification documents and proposed company details. However, all companies must appoint a local company secretary and maintain a physical Hong Kong registered address (which service providers can arrange).