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Hong Kong Ltd

A Hong Kong limited company for holding and international operations.

  • A Hong Kong company for holding, trading or intra-group arrangements
  • Coordinated remotely through licensed local counsel
  • Registered agent and first-year statutory support included in the engagement
  • Can sit beside a 4Corporate trust, foundation, residency or banking introduction
Vehicle
Company
Formation Time
Normally 1 hour (electronic)
Minimum Capital
None (private company)
Tax Treatment
Territorial (HK-source profits)

Have more questions? Write to hello@4corporate.com and we will be happy to assist.

Corporate

Why Hong Kong

A Hong Kong Ltd is a limited company formed under Hong Kong law and used for holding, trading and international arrangements. 4Corporate coordinates name clearance, constitutional documents, registration and first-year company-secretary support through licensed local counsel. The Companies Registry states that electronic certificates for private companies limited by shares are normally issued within one hour. Hong Kong charges profits tax on Hong Kong-source profits only. The Companies Ordinance does not set a minimum share capital for a private company. Once the company is live, 4Corporate can also coordinate a Hong Kong corporate banking introduction.

Why a Hong Kong Ltd

A Hong Kong limited company is a practical Asia-Pacific vehicle for holding or trading, with territorial profits tax and fast electronic incorporation. Share structure, directors and local-secretary requirements are scoped with licensed counsel, and first-year company-secretary support is included in the engagement.

Hong Kong Corporate

How 4Corporate supports you

The right company in the right place is a strategy decision, not a form. We help you choose the vehicle, structure it with licensed local counsel, file cleanly, and deliver the first-year kit so you can operate in a foreign jurisdiction with a clear file. After formation, we stay with you through the practical local necessities of getting established there. A private consultation confirms structure and timing before anything is filed.

Advantages

Tax, location and privacy

Tax

Hong Kong charges profits tax on Hong Kong-source profits only (IRD). Once the company is live, 4Corporate can also coordinate a Hong Kong corporate banking introduction.

Location

Hong Kong is an Asia-Pacific company jurisdiction. Electronic certificates for private companies limited by shares are normally issued within one hour (Companies Registry).

Privacy

Share structure, directors and local-secretary requirements are scoped with licensed counsel. First-year company-secretary support is included in the engagement.

Structure

A private company limited by shares. The Companies Ordinance does not set a minimum share capital. First-year company-secretary support is coordinated through licensed local counsel.

Eligibility

Who this is for

  • Individuals and entities may form this vehicle; 4Corporate confirms the right structure with you
  • Shareholders, directors and a registered agent in the jurisdiction are required
  • Source-of-funds and due-diligence documents will be requested
  • 4Corporate reviews nationality, activity and due diligence with you so the structure is set up cleanly

The engagement

What is included

  • Structure recommendation and eligibility review
  • Name search and reservation
  • Constitutional documents prepared with licensed local counsel
  • Filing with the registrar
  • First-year registered agent / registered office
  • Corporate kit coordination
  • Introduction to related banking or residency work where relevant
  • Dedicated 4Corporate client portal access where you can view your process, documentation, invoices, quotes and more

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Contact us to start this programme, or write if you have a question.

Have more questions? Write to hello@4corporate.com and we will be happy to assist.

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