Planning to start a business in Hong Kong? StartupCow brings together real LIHKG discussions and founders' experiences to unpack the challenges of setting up a company. From choosing between limited and unlimited companies and avoiding virtual office pitfalls to opening accounts with traditional and virtual banks, take your first step into entrepreneurship with confidence!
Start a company in Hong Kong: compare business structures, prepare registration documents, follow four setup steps and plan for fees and ongoing compliance.
A newly incorporated Hong Kong company gets its first Profits Tax Return about 18 months in, with 3 months to file audited accounts or face a $10,000 fine.
Hong Kong private companies must file Form NAR1 within 42 days of the incorporation anniversary; on-time filing costs $105, rising to $3,480 for late filing.
A one-person company in Hong Kong needs a separate company secretary from $1,200/year plus $105 NAR1 fee. StartupCow can issue your certificate in 3 hours.
The 2026 Silver Bond guarantees a minimum 4.25% per annum over three years, open to HKID holders born in or before 1967. Plus why a company cannot apply.
Outgrown your sole proprietorship or partnership? Here's when it makes sense to move to a Hong Kong limited company, and the incorporation steps required.
Shareholders of a Hong Kong limited company risk only their invested capital, but directors carry real statutory duties. Here's how liability breaks down.
Choosing between a Hong Kong limited and unlimited company? We compare legal status, liability, tax rates and setup cost so you can pick the right structure.
How to set up a Hong Kong limited company in 2026: HK$3,895 government fees, NNC1 documents, 3-hour certificates and the first-18-month compliance calendar.
Running an unlimited company means no annual audit, but tax returns still come due. This guide covers the filing timeline, documents, and tax rates.
