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Hong Kong allows 100% foreign ownership of private limited companies with no local partner required. Company directors and shareholders can be based anywhere.
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For foreigners, the most common and flexible business type is a Private Company Limited by Shares. You’re required to have at least one director, who can be of any nationality and does not need to live in Hong Kong.
Your company name must be unique and approved by the Hong Kong Companies Registry. You can check the availability of your proposed name online from anywhere in the world before submitting your official application.
Directors and shareholders can be of any nationality and reside anywhere. As a foreigner, you can be the sole director and sole shareholder of your company. You will need to provide identification documents like a passport and proof of overseas address.
According to the Companies Ordinance, every company must have a physical registered address in Hong Kong for official communications from the government. This cannot be a P.O. Box. Foreign entrepreneurs typically use a service provider to secure a compliant local address.
It is a legal requirement to appoint a company secretary who is either a Hong Kong resident or a corporate body with a registered office in Hong Kong. This is a mandatory role that ensures your company’s compliance, and service providers are typically hired by foreigners to fulfill this requirement.
Once all details are confirmed, the incorporation application is filed with the Companies Registry. Simultaneously, an application for a Business Registration Certificate is made to the Inland Revenue Department. Once both are approved, your company is officially registered and ready to operate.
No. You do not need to be a resident of Hong Kong to incorporate a company. Directors and shareholders can be of any nationality and reside anywhere in the world.
No. Hong Kong is very open to foreign investment. There are no restrictions on the nationality of company directors or shareholders. A company can be 100% foreign-owned.
No. The entire company incorporation process can be handled 100% remotely. By using a corporate services provider like Sleek, you can complete all the necessary steps and submit all documents online from your home country without ever needing to visit Hong Kong.
To register a Private Company Limited by Shares, the most common type, you need:
A Company Secretary is a mandatory officer of the company responsible for ensuring it complies with all statutory and administrative requirements of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. The law explicitly requires this role to be filled by a Hong Kong resident or a Hong Kong-based corporate body. For this reason, all foreign-owned companies must hire a local professional service provider to act as their Company Secretary.
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Yes, it is possible, but it has become more challenging due to strict international anti-money laundering regulations. Banks require a thorough Know Your Customer (KYC) process. While some banks may require an in-person visit, many service providers have partnerships that can facilitate the process, and some banks are offering remote account opening options. A solid business plan and proper documentation are essential.
Typically, you will need to provide the following for all non-resident directors and shareholders:
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