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Enter your company name to get started: .success_msg { font-size:22px; color:#27C24C; } .warning_msg { font-size:22px; color:#27C24C; } .error_msg { font-size:22px; color: #F05050; } @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { .success_msg { font-size:18px; color:#27C24C; } .warning_msg { font-size:18px; color:#27C24C; } .error_msg { font-size:18px; color: #F05050; } } jQuery(document).ready(function($) { $.fn.checkName = function(e){ e.preventDefault(); var companyName = $("#input_business_name").val(); companyName = (companyName.trim()).toUpperCase(); $.fn.ajaxChecker(companyName); }; $.fn.ajaxChecker = function(companyName){ /* RESET THE DISPLAY */ $("#msg_container").css("display","none"); $("#error_sign").css("display", "none"); $("#warning_sign").css("display", "none"); $("#success_sign").css("display", "none"); $("#error_msg").css("display","none"); $("#warning_msg").css("display","none"); $("#success_msg").css("display","none"); /* END RESET */ var endpoint = "https://api.sleek.hk/v2/sleek-site-onboarding/marketing-company?name="; if(companyName && companyName.length > 0) { window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; console.log("companyName==", companyName); $.ajax({ url: endpoint + companyName, contentType: "application/json", dataType: 'json', success: function(result) { console.log(result); if(result.code == 200) { //AVAILABLE var companyNameIncorpStarter = "https://app.sleek.hk/customer/onboarding/incorporation/?lang=EN&bundle=incorp_starter&promo=SLEEKHK2000&companyName="; var companyNameIncorpGrow = "https://app.sleek.hk/customer/onboarding/incorporation/?lang=EN&bundle=incorp_grow&promo=SLEEKHK2000&companyName="; var companyNameIncorpSuccess = "https://app.sleek.hk/customer/onboarding/incorporation/?lang=EN&bundle=incorp_success&promo=SLEEKHK2000&companyName="; var companyNameIncorpStarterInt = "https://app.sleek.hk/customer/onboarding/incorporation/?lang=EN&bundle=incorp_int_starter&promo=SLEEKHK2000&companyName="; var companyNameIncorpGrowInt = "https://app.sleek.hk/customer/onboarding/incorporation/?lang=EN&bundle=incorp_int_grow&promo=SLEEKHK2000&companyName="; var companyNameIncorpSuccessInt = "https://app.sleek.hk/customer/onboarding/incorporation/?lang=EN&bundle=incorp_int_success&promo=SLEEKHK2000&companyName="; companyNameIncorpStarter = companyNameIncorpStarter+encodeURIComponent(companyName); companyNameIncorpGrow = companyNameIncorpGrow+encodeURIComponent(companyName); companyNameIncorpSuccess = companyNameIncorpSuccess+encodeURIComponent(companyName); $("#hk_en_incorp_starter_desktop").attr("href", companyNameIncorpStarter); $("#hk_en_incorp_grow_desktop").attr("href", companyNameIncorpGrow); $("#hk_en_incorp_success_desktop").attr("href", companyNameIncorpSuccess); $("#hk_en_incorp_starter_mobile").attr("href", companyNameIncorpStarter); $("#hk_en_incorp_grow_mobile").attr("href", companyNameIncorpGrow); $("#hk_en_incorp_success_mobile").attr("href", companyNameIncorpSuccess); companyNameIncorpStarterInt = companyNameIncorpStarterInt+encodeURIComponent(companyName); companyNameIncorpGrowInt = companyNameIncorpGrowInt+encodeURIComponent(companyName); companyNameIncorpSuccessInt = companyNameIncorpSuccessInt+encodeURIComponent(companyName); $("#hk_en_incorp_int_starter_desktop").attr("href", companyNameIncorpStarter); $("#hk_en_incorp_int_grow_desktop").attr("href", companyNameIncorpGrow); $("#hk_en_incorp_int_success_desktop").attr("href", companyNameIncorpSuccess); $("#hk_en_incorp_int_starter_mobile").attr("href", companyNameIncorpStarter); $("#hk_en_incorp_int_grow_mobile").attr("href", companyNameIncorpGrow); $("#hk_en_incorp_int_success_mobile").attr("href", companyNameIncorpSuccess); var newSuccessMsg = " "+companyName+" is available! Please pick a plan to get started. * Company name availability is subject to final confirmation from the regulating authority."; $("#success_msg").html(newSuccessMsg); $("#msg_container").css("display","block"); $("#success_sign").css("display", "block"); $("#success_msg").css("display","block"); $.fn.scrollToAnchor('register_btn'); //We log the company name that has errors for future tracking window.dataLayer.push({ 'event': 'name_check_submit_hk', 'nameCheckResult': 'Success', 'companyName': companyName }); } else { var newErrorMsg = " Oops! "+companyName+" is not available! You can still pick our packages while you think of other name options. * Company name availability is subject to final confirmation from the regulating authority."; $("#error_msg").html(newErrorMsg); $("#msg_container").css("display","block"); $("#error_sign").css("display", "block"); $("#error_msg").css("display","block"); $.fn.scrollToAnchor('register_btn'); //We log the company name that has errors for future tracking window.dataLayer.push({ 'event': 'name_check_submit_hk', 'nameCheckResult': 'Error', 'companyName': companyName }); } }, error: function(error) { if (error.responseJSON.code == 404) { //Company is not available var newErrorMsg = " Oops! "+companyName+" is not available! You can still pick our packages while you think of other name options. * Company name availability is subject to final confirmation from the regulating authority."; } if (error.responseJSON.code == 400) { //Invalid request var newErrorMsg = " Oops! Invalid request. You can still pick our packages below. * Company name availability is subject to final confirmation from the regulating authority."; } if (error.responseJSON.code == 422) { //Unsupported language var newErrorMsg = " Oops! Language is not supported. You can still pick our packages below."; } if (error.responseJSON.code == 500) { //API error var newErrorMsg = " Oops! Error in your request. You can still pick our packages while you think of other name options. * Company name availability is subject to final confirmation from the regulating authority."; } $("#error_msg").html(newErrorMsg); $("#msg_container").css("display","block"); $("#error_sign").css("display", "block"); $("#error_msg").css("display","block"); $.fn.scrollToAnchor('register_btn'); //We log the company name that has errors for future tracking window.dataLayer.push({ 'event': 'name_check_submit_hk', 'nameCheckResult': 'Error', 'companyName': companyName }); } }); } else { //Do nothing, no error message } } $.fn.scrollToAnchor = function(a){ var aTag = $("a[name='"+ a +"']"); $('html,body').animate({scrollTop: aTag.offset().top},'slow'); } $("#request").submit(function(e) { $.fn.checkName(e); return false; }); /* var newCompanyName = getUrlParameter('companyName'); if (newCompanyName) { newCompanyName = decodeURIComponent((newCompanyName.trim()).toUpperCase()); console.log("decoded URI:" +newCompanyName); $.fn.ajaxChecker(newCompanyName); } else { //Do nothing }*/ }) Check if your company name is available here: .submit_btn { margin-left:2px; height:45px; } #input_business_name { width: 300px !important; height:45px !important; } /* display the follwiing if 600px or below, essentially, mobile CSS */ @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { #input_business_name { width:100%; height: 40px; } .submit_btn { margin-left:0px; margin-top:10px; width:100%; height: 40px; } } Great news, your company name is available! Now simply pick a plan below to get started Sorry! That name is already taken. Still brainstorming a name? See our incorporation plans below . Great news, your company name is available! Now simply pick a plan below to get started Sorry! That name is already taken. Still brainstorming a name? See our incorporation plans below . When registering a company in Hong Kong, the company name can be in English or Chinese but not a combination of both. The Chinese company name must end with the characters “有限公司,” following the ISO 10646 international coding standard

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Your to-do list before registering a company

Identify the nature of your business

Determine the type of business activities your company will engage in. This information is required for proper classification and registration purposes. Read more

Check if your company name is available using our online name checker. Enter your company name to get started:

Check if your company name is available here:

Great news, your company name is available! Now simply pick a plan below to get started

Sorry! That name is already taken. Still brainstorming a name? See our incorporation plans below.

Great news, your company name is available! Now simply pick a plan below to get started

Sorry! That name is already taken. Still brainstorming a name? See our incorporation plans below.

When registering a company in Hong Kong, the company name can be in English or Chinese but not a combination of both. The Chinese company name must end with the characters “有限公司,” following the ISO 10646 international coding standard

Identify your company directors

Directors of a company in Hong Kong must be at least 18 years old and have no history of bankruptcy or convictions for malpractices. They are not required to be shareholders.

Identify the number of shareholders in your company

A Hong Kong Private Limited Company can have up to 50 shareholders (excluding employees/former employees). The constitution limits share transfers and prohibits public invitations for share/debenture subscriptions.

Allocate your paid-up capital

Determine the initial capital shareholders will contribute. In Hong Kong, except for regulated industries, there’s no minimum requirement for share capital, allowing incorporation with just HK$1

Have a registered address in Hong Kong

Provide a physical address in Hong Kong as the registered office for official correspondence and legal purposes. It must be a non-PO Box address capable of receiving all government communication and notices.

Appoint a Company Secretary

Every company must appoint a Company Secretary who resides in Hong Kong. This individual will help the directors to prepare and file all necessary documentation to keep the company compliant. Sleek’s corporate secretary services can help manage these administrative tasks and ensure compliance.

Swift, hassle-free, online incorporation with Sleek

Sleek will:

File your business registration
Provide your company constitution and compliance corporate kit
Provide a resolution to open Airwallex account
Share the incorporation document from Company Registry

Don’t worry, our experts will guide you through each step of company formation with complete transparency.

We also manage accounting for your business

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“Sleek have been my company’s accountants and company secretary for years now. I’m convinced that Sleek is the best provider of its kind in Hong Kong and of top of that prices are affordable.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I incorporate my business in Hong Kong?

Company formation in Hong Kong is simple with these steps. You first have to decide on your type of business entity (i.e. company type) and company name. A quick search through the Companies Registry will show if your intended name is in use or not. The minimum requirement for Hong Kong companies are at least one shareholder, minimum $1 HKD of share capital, a company secretary that resides in Hong Kong and a local office address. After completing the name search and confirming the rest of the information, there is a list of incorporation forms and copies to submit along with your application through e-registry to the Hong Kong Companies Registry and Business Registration Office.

The entire registration process via an e-form, depending on the applicant’s experience and credentials, could take up to 7 to 14 working days to receive your certificate of incorporation.

Why choose Hong Kong as a place of business?

Incorporating in Hong Kong is a strong choice when deciding where to base yourself. Hong Kong is a great place for business, with many investors being attracted to the location and the reason is clear. The tax-friendly environment is a big attraction for foreign businesses keen to start a business in Hong Kong. A productive legal system, and pro-business setup are some other factors that offer plenty of lucrative opportunities for businesses, besides an attractive tax regime and productive workforce. Stable economy, strong workforces, and business-friendly tax policies let you get up and running sooner- so you can spend less time tangled in admin and more time to invest in business activities.

Click here to find out more about the benefits of incorporating in Hong Kong.

How much does it cost to register companies?

The majority of service providers in the industry will charge you for each step of the registration service. Additionally, many providers in Hong Kong do not offer transparent pricing.

At Sleek, we offer transparent pricing and charge HKD2,929 (excluding government fees) for our one-stop services that ensure full compliance. The fee includes an admin fee of HKD$129, a Company Secretary Fee of HKD1,300, and an HK Registered Address Fee of HKD1,500.

We are pleased to provide support throughout the registration process.

Can foreigners start a business in Hong Kong?

Yes! Any one who has completed the Know Your Customer records checking process will have the rights to register Hong Kong companies and enjoy the financial benefits as a local company. However, the Companies Ordinance and Companies Registry CR will require your firm to have a registered office address, verified company name and a company secretary based in Hong Kong.

Read here for more information on liability, director, shares distribution and what information we need from you for the company registration and Hong Kong Companies e-Registry!

Can foreigners open a bank account?

It is very important for each new company in Hong Kong to have a business account. There are 2 approaches to opening an account in Hong Kong and many choices – either with traditional banks such as DBS or online financial services such as Transwap and Airwallex. Both approaches vary slightly as traditional banks value in-person meetings and more completed documents in the business registration process. Whereas for online financial services, you can fill in the information on their website and go through the process online. Both options have their own pros and cons. Read here for more details.

Sleek have many banking partners that can help with your business needs. Sleek has many banking partners that can help with your business needs. Contact a team member today for referrals and email recommendations.

What is Business Registration Certificate?

The Business Registration Certificate is a document issued by the Business Registration Office showing details of a company. Businesses operating in Hong Kong require a Business Registration Certificate and Business Registration Number. If you have a business in Hong Kong, you are required to apply for a Business Registration Certificate within 30 days of commencing operations. This number is issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and the Companies Ordinance.

In order to keep operating as a business and protect the associated assets/shares, the certificate needs to be renewed annually. You may apply for the relevant documents via the e-Registry at the Hong Kong Companies Registry. Read a relevant article here.

What is Articles of Association?

Articles of Association are a company document which sets out the rules and guidelines of how the board can operate the company. It is often viewed as a contract between company members and the company.

How often do I have to renew business registration?

For registered business, its Business Registration Certificate has to be renewed annually (unless it is a certificate for 3 years). The business registration office will usually send the business registration renewal demand note by post to the business address approximately in the middle of the month preceding the commencement month of the renewal Business Registration Certificate.

For example, if the renewal Business Registration Certificate will commence in May, the Business Registration Office will issue the demand note in mid-April. Upon payment, the demand note will become a valid Business Registration Certificate. If you do not receive such a demand note, you should inform the Commissioner in writing within 1 month of the expiry of your current Business Registration Certificate.

The renewal can still be done either in person or by post as follows:-

In person – you should visit the Business Registration Office with your old Business Registration Certificate and request a fresh demand note. If your business address has changed but the Business Registration Office has not been advised, you should also complete the form IRC 3111A to notify the change.

By post – you should send a photocopy of your old Business Registration Certificate with a crossed cheque made payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” to the Business Registration Office. A receipted Business Registration Certificate will be posted to your business address soon afterwards. If your business address has changed, you should also attach an advice of the new address specifying your business registration number, business name, old and new business address or registered office address, and the date of change.

With effect from 14 February 2011, all renewal demand notes will be issued in plain A4 size paper. For further details, please refer to “Format of Business Registration Certificates, Branch Registration Certificates and Renewal Notices”.

What is a business registration number?

Business registration number is the Tax Identification Number (TIN). BRN is a unique number assigned to a business by the Inland Revenue. The Business Registration number comprises 8 numerals at the front of business registration certificate number (e.g. 99999999-&&&-&&-&&-&). All the numerals of the Business Registration number are used as the identifier equivalent to TIN for entities.

Which other permits of licenses do I need?

Apart from BR, you may also need to apply for other types of licences or obtain the recognised professional qualifications for operating certain kinds of business.

Please visit the website of the Trade and Industry Department for information on other licences, permits, certificates and approvals relevant to import and export operations and other business operations in HK.

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