Open the gateway to Asia, with one of the region's most favourable tax regimes.
No VAT, no capital gains tax, no dividend tax. We frame the KYC file upfront — the main point of friction for non-resident applications.
What the structure delivers in practice
Territorial taxation
Only income sourced in Hong Kong is taxed. Profit generated outside the territory can be exempt, under strict conditions.
Gateway to Asia
A recognised base for building a presence in mainland China and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Fast incorporation
On average one working day for incorporation, once the KYC file is complete and verified.
In 4 steps
Structure and KYC
Private Limited Company in the vast majority of cases. Identity and address verified for every shareholder and director.
Incorporation
Filed online through the e-Registry. Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate issued.
Secretary and address
Legal requirements: a resident company secretary and a registered address in Hong Kong.
Banking and tax status
Bank account or EMI opened, then eligibility for the territorial tax exemption assessed.
What to prepare
For an individual
- Certified true copy or notarised passport
- CV or professional profile
- Short identity verification video
- Proof of address dated within three months
For a corporate shareholder
- Certificate of incorporation and constitutional documents
- Register of directors, shareholders and UBOs
- Registry extract dated within six months
- Same documents for each associated member
Who this structure is right for
Your activity is carried out outside Hong Kong
You're targeting mainland China and Asia-Pacific
You can provide a complete and consistent KYC file
What to expect
Incorporation itself is fast — KYC and bank onboarding determine the real timeline for the file.
~1 working day
Incorporation, complete file
Variable
KYC verification
1–3 weeks
Bank account or EMI opening
~18 months
Before the first tax return
Before you get started
Is a company secretary really mandatory?
Yes, without exception. It must be a Hong Kong resident or a company itself registered locally.
Is there a minimum share capital?
No minimum is legally required. Market practice sits around HKD 10,000, with a symbolic capital from HKD 1 still possible.
Is the annual audit mandatory even under offshore status?
Yes, without exception, even without locally taxable income. Filing remains mandatory with both the Companies Registry and the Inland Revenue Department.
What does the territorial tax exemption actually involve?
It involves demonstrating that your income originates from outside Hong Kong — no local clients, office or staff. Review typically takes several months, and the annual audit remains required regardless.
Let's discuss the structure best suited to your business.
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