Hong Kong Company Incorporation, HK Offshore Companies
Hong Kong is located at the center of the Asian continent. If you need to tap into the Chinese market then Hong Kong is perfectly located for this. Hong Kong can be treated as a metropolis of opportunity, originality and enterprising spirit. Hong Kong is one of the biggest international financial centers. Hong Kong is favored by worldwide investors due to its established legal system, simplified taxation system, low taxation rate, well-equipped infrastructure and communication facilities, and high quality professionals.
Requirements for incorporation of Hong Kong Company
- Minimum one director who can be person or company
- Minimum 1 shareholder who can be person or company
- Minimum 1 secretary who must be Hong Kong person or company
- Registered address in Hong Kong
- Director and shareholder can be the same
- Company names must end with "Limited”
Characteristics of Hong Kong offshore corporations
- Authorized capital/shares - Usually the authorized share capital of companies we register is HK$10,000 with 10,000 shares of HK$1 per share. The minimum subscribed share capital is HK$1 only. "No par value" or "bearer" shares are not permitted.
- Companies incorporated in Hong Kong are governed by the Companies Ordinance
- The memorandum and articles are the legal documents of a company. They must be filed to Companies Registry at the time of incorporation.
- The directors may grant special or general powers of attorney.
- Shareholders and directors may hold their meetings in any country.
- Annual filing of Annual Returns is mandatory.
- Annual filing of Annual Profit Tax Return is mandatory.
- Keeping accounting records is mandatory.
- Corporate seal is mandatory.
Required Information for Incorporation of Hong Kong Company
- Chinese and English names, or single Chinese or English name of the company
- Copies of ID cards or passports of shareholders and directors (we can provide nominees if required)
- Registered address of the company (if unavailable, we can prepare for you)
If you have questions about Hong Kong offshore companies registration please contact us.