Streamlined HK Company Incorporation & Setup

Starting a business in Hong Kong? Prepdy offers expert guidance and comprehensive services to make your company incorporation process smooth and efficient. We handle the complexities so you can focus on your business goals.

What You Need to Set Up
a Hong Kong Company
Basic requirements to register a Hong Kong Limited Company +

To register a Hong Kong Limited Company, the basic requirements are:

  • At least one shareholder (any nationality)
  • At least one director (any nationality)
  • Appointment of a company secretary (Prepdy can act as your named company secretary and manage all statutory obligations)
  • A proposed company name (in English, Chinese, or both)
  • A registered address in Hong Kong (Prepdy can provide registered address)
Information required for company incorporation +

To incorporate a Hong Kong company, you will need to provide the following information:

  • Proposed Chinese company name (must end with "有限公司")
  • Proposed English company name (must end with "Limited")

    • (You may choose either language only, but we recommend registering both)

  • Total number of shares (e.g., 100 shares at HK$1=HK$100 capital)
  • Shareholding allocation among shareholders (e.g., if there are 100 shares: Shareholder A holds 70 shares=70%; Shareholder B holds 30 shares=30%)
  • Passport and identity card copies of all shareholders
  • Passport and identity card copies of all directors
  • Residential addresses of all shareholders and directors
Pricing and Services for Setting Up
a Hong Kong Company
All-Inclusive Incorporation Package – HK$8,000 +

This Company Formation Package covers everything required to successfully incorporate your Hong Kong Limited Company:

  • 1. Government Registration Fees – HK$3,745

    (Includes filing fees for company registration and business registration)

  • 2. Document Preparation & submission Services – HK$1,800

    (Covers drafting and submitting all incorporation documents, liaising with government departments, and handling any follow-up or additional document requests)

  • 3. First-Year Company Secretary Services (Discounted) – HK$1,255

    (Includes acting as the named Company Secretary, providing a registered office address, and ensuring statutory compliance)

  • 4. Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Compliance Fee – HK$1,200

    (Identity verification and AML compliance in accordance with TCSP licensing requirements)

Total: HK$8,000 – No hidden charges.

Breakdown of Government Fees for Company Incorporation +

This portion covers the official government charges HK$3,745 for incorporating a company in Hong Kong:

  • Company Registration Fee: HK$1,280
  • Incorporation Form Filing Fee: HK$265
  • Business Registration Fee (1 year): HK$2,200
What's Included in Our Document Preparation & Submission Service for Company Incorporation +

We handle all legal paperwork, filings, and communication with the authorities to ensure your company is properly registered:

  • Drafting and submitting incorporation documents to the Companies Registry
  • Liaising with government departments and responding to follow-up requests
  • Provision of essential company documents, including:
    • Certificate of Incorporation
    • Business Registration
    • First Board Meeting Minutes
    • Statement of Appointment of Directors by Shareholders
    • Statement of Consent to Act as Director
  • Company Registers:
    • Register of Members
    • Register of Shares
    • Significant Controllers Register (SCR)
    • Register of Directors
    • Register of Company Secretary
  • Company kit (Green Box), including:
    • Company Stamps (1 round stamp and 1 signature stamp)
    • Articles of Association (6 printed copies)
    • Share Certificate book
    • Statutory Record book
What's Included in First-Year Company Secretary Services +
  • Acting as the Company Secretary for one year to ensure compliance with the Companies Ordinance of Hong Kong:
    • Change of registered office and business address (if needed)
    • Appointment or change of directors (if needed)
    • Updating director particulars such as ID number, residential address, correspondence address, etc. (if needed)
    • Maintaining Company Registers
    • Providing compliance guidance on statutory obligations
  • Acting as the Designated Representative for one year to ensure compliance and reporting for the Significant Controllers Register (SCR)
  • Provision of registered office address and business address for one year
What's Included in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Compliance +

In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615) and as a licensed Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP), we are legally required to perform periodic due diligence on all clients. This fee includes but is not limited to the following procedures:

  • Verification of identity and address proof for directors, shareholders, and Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs)
  • Background checks on individuals or corporate entities
  • Risk assessment and record retention
  • Screening against sanctions lists and politically exposed persons (PEPs)

Note: For cases involving multi-layered ownership structures, offshore companies, or high-risk jurisdictions, fees may be quoted separately based on complexity.

Guide to Hong Kong Company Incorporation
Prepdy's Company Incorporation Process +

At Prepdy, we follow a streamlined and fully compliant process to ensure your Hong Kong company is set up accurately and efficiently. Here's how we work with our clients, every step of the way:

Step 1: Submission of Required Information

The client provides the basic company setup details, including proposed English and/or Chinese company names, shareholding structure, identification documents of directors and shareholders, and their residential addresses.

Step 2: Company Name Availability Check

Before proceeding, Prepdy will check whether the proposed company name is available for registration. If the name is unavailable, we will promptly communicate with the client to suggest and confirm alternative name options.

Step 3: Due Diligence & Initial Document Preparation

We will communicate with the client to gather the necessary background information on all directors and shareholders, and conduct internal screening procedures in accordance with AML regulations. At the same time, we will prepare the due diligence documents and draft the initial incorporation paperwork, which will be sent to the client for review and confirmation prior to submission.

Step 4: Identity Verification via Video Call

To meet regulatory requirements, we'll arrange a video call with all directors and shareholders. During this session, Prepdy will verify identity documents (e.g. passport, ID card) through real-time online verification.

Step 5: Preparation and Submission of Incorporation Documents

Once details are confirmed, Prepdy will prepare and submit the Incorporation Form and Articles of Association to the Companies Registry. Incorporation usually takes around 5–7 working days depending on processing time.

Step 6: Issuance of Documents & Company Kit Preparation

After the company is successfully incorporated, Prepdy will email the official documents (e.g. Certificate of Incorporation, Business Registration) to the client, along with any documents requiring signature. At the same time, the Company Kit will be prepared.

Step 7: Document Signing

Directors and shareholders will sign the emailed documents and return scanned copies to us. We will review all signed documents for accuracy and proper execution.

Step 8: Delivery of Company Kit & Final Documents

Prepdy will arrange shipment of the full Company Kit and official documents to the client's designated address, completing the incorporation process.