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Statutory audit, Profits Tax & BIR51 filing from HK$5,500/year. Signed by HKICPA CPAs in Hong Kong.
We coordinate with your current auditor to gather prior-year accounts, financial statements and audit records.
One person manages the handover from kickoff to audit planning, so nothing gets lost between teams.
Your audit schedule and IRD deadlines stay on track while we transfer your records in the background. Most switches complete in 2–3 weeks. You won't miss a deadline during the switch.
Setup, migration, and the full audit engagement covered in one price. No setup fees, no migration charges, and no year-end surprises.
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| Feature | Sleek | Big 4 audit firm | Sole practitioner CPA |
| Annual audit fee for a typical SME | HK$5,500–HK$6,800, priced by expenses + complexity | HK$30,000–HK$100,000+, priced by hours and partner rates | HK$3,500–HK$10,000, often quoted case by case |
| Audit sign-off | Named HKICPA CPA (Practising) audit partner — same person signs every year | Partner-led audit team with managers and associates | CPA (Practising), usually one main contact |
| Response time | 24–48 hours via dashboard and email | Varies by engagement size and team workload | Varies by individual workload |
| Software / platform | SleekBooks + Xero integration — auditor pulls records from the same dashboard as your accountant | Internal firm tooling; usually email-driven | Email and Excel |
| Migration from your current auditor | Guided handover with a Sleek migration manager | Onboarding charged at partner rates; full quote typically required upfront | You may need to manage the handover yourself |
| HK SME-FRS experience | Built around SME audit needs, including HK SME-FRS where applicable | Strong technical depth, often used for larger HKFRS or IFRS engagements | Often familiar with SME audit work |
| Offshore tax exemption | Included in Premium tier | Available, often as a separate engagement at additional fees | Depends on the individual practitioner's experience |
| Audit + accounting + tax support | Can be coordinated through Sleek, with the right service scope | Often handled by separate teams or engagements | Usually more limited; tax or accounting may be separate |
| Suitable for | HK SMEs and growth-stage companies needing reliable annual audit + tax filing | Listed companies, regulated entities, or businesses needing a large-firm audit brand | Very small HK SMEs with simple books and trusted personal relationship |
– Mark Holder
Your audit is handled by qualified CPA (Practising) audit partners in Hong Kong, with sign-off under local audit requirements.
SleekBooks and Xero integration help keep your records organised before audit starts. No printing, no couriers, and no scanning piles of receipts.
We track your audit timeline, Profits Tax Return, and IRD submission requirements, so you know what is due and when.
Companies earning outside HK may qualify for offshore Profits Tax exemption. Our audit and tax partners can assess your position and prepare the IRD claim.
Yes. Every HK Limited company must undergo an annual statutory audit by an independent HKICPA-registered Certified Public Accountant (Practising), under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) and the Inland Revenue Ordinance. Audited financial statements must be prepared under HKFRS or HK SME-FRS standards and submitted with your Profits Tax Return to the IRD.
Limited exemptions apply: dormant companies under Section 5(1) of the Companies Ordinance can skip the audit, but only after filing a formal dormancy resolution with the Companies Registry. Self-declaring dormant does not exempt you.
Your auditor will need: bank statements for the full financial year, income statements and balance sheets, customer and supplier invoices, employee payroll records, prior-year audited accounts (if any), and corporate documents (NNC1, Articles of Association, Business Registration Certificate). If you already use SleekBooks, we can collect many of these records directly through your dashboard.
New Hong Kong companies typically receive their first Profits Tax Return (BIR51) around 18 months after incorporation. The first return is normally due within 3 months from the issue date. After your audit is completed, you submit the Profits Tax Return, tax computation and supporting financial statements to the IRD.
Choose an auditor who is qualified to perform statutory audits in Hong Kong, understands SME reporting, and is clear about scope before the work starts. Your engagement letter should state what is included: financial statements, audit report, tax computation, BIR51 support and offshore claim support if applicable.
Meet Sam Cheng, one of our expert audit partners
Sam Cheng brings more than 25 years of assurance, taxation and advisory experience, including experience at Big 4 firms in Hong Kong. He is a Hong Kong CPA (Practising) and the practising director behind Sam Cheng CPA Limited, a Hong Kong CPA practice listed with CPA licence number S0976.
Sam typically leads audit engagements for Hong Kong SMEs and growth-stage companies across manufacturing, trading, professional services, finance and businesses with more complex asset profiles. His audit approach is practical and risk-focused: understand how the business actually operates, identify the areas that matter most, and give founders clear, timely guidance before year-end issues become filing problems.
At Sleek, Sam supports statutory audit engagements, audited financial statements and Profits Tax filing work for clients that need qualified Hong Kong audit sign-off and a clearer audit process.
Managing your audit and tax filing doesn’t have to be hard. With Sleek, you’ll always stay compliant, maximise your tax benefits, and save serious time; without lifting a finger.
Our audit experts manage your NAR1, tax assessments, and PTR submissions - all fully compliant with IRD and HKFRS standards.
Our audit experts review your company's tax status and apply any eligible offshore exemptions to reduce your tax liabilities.
From NAR1 filings to PTR deadlines, our audit experts keep you informed and on track - with no stress, no surprises.
Our audit experts help you leverage offshore exemptions, tax reliefs, and deductions to optimize your overall tax position.
Get a team of CPAs to support you every step of the way. Taking your questions and help you from preparing audited financial statements to performing the audit and tax filing.
Say bye to paperwork. Go digital and have your financial information accessible at any time, all in one place.
Sleek’s audit pricing starts at HK$5,500/year for Standard tier (companies with assets below HK$10M, no offshore tax claims, straightforward books) and HK$6,800/year for Premium tier (above HK$10M assets, offshore tax claims, or complex assets like crypto or equity investments). For context, Big 4 firms typically charge HK$30,000–HK$100,000+ for an SME audit (priced by partner hours), while sole practitioner CPAs often quote HK$3,500–HK$10,000 case-by-case. Exact ranges vary by company size, transaction volume, and asset complexity.
New HK companies typically receive their first Profits Tax Return (Form BIR51) approximately 18 months after incorporation. The standard filing deadline is 3 months from receipt of the BIR51, extendable to 8 months for newly-incorporated companies on first filing. For companies on a 31 December financial year-end, filings are typically due by mid-August of the following year (subject to IRD extension blocks).
Yes. You can cancel with 30 days’ written notice. The annual fee is paid upfront and non-refundable for the unused portion of the year, except in cases where Sleek has materially failed to deliver — in which case a pro-rata refund applies under our Terms and Conditions. After cancellation, you have 12 months to export your records from the Sleek dashboard.
Reach out with your requirements, and our experts will be happy to assist you!
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