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HONG KONG | BUSINESS SETUP

Establish Your Businessin Hong Kong

One of Asia's leading international business centres offering efficient company formation, global banking access, and a trusted regulatory framework for international operations.

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Asian Market
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Pre-check essentials

Key considerations before you start

Confirm regulatory scope, documentation readiness, and ongoing obligations before initiating the setup.

Pre-check snapshot

Indicative readiness signals

Assessment
Scope IT / SaaS / Digital Services
KYC pack Required
Timeline Indicative
Eligibility
78%
Docs readiness
62%
Banking fit
54%
Values are indicative and depend on third-party review, risk profile, and documentation quality.
An indicative readiness overview based on initial information provided.
  • Company setup scope review 01
  • UBO data & KYC verification 02
  • Corporate docs preparation 03
  • Tax & reporting baseline 04

A structured checklist designed to reduce delays during regulator and banking review.

Regulatory timelines

Regulator review timeframes are indicative and depend on third-party processes and workload.

Documentation consistency

Incomplete, outdated, or inconsistent documents may extend timelines or require re-submission.

Source of funds / wealth

Banks and EMIs may request additional evidence depending on risk profile and transaction expectations.

Ongoing obligations

Licensed structures require continuous compliance, renewals, reporting, and operational support.

Regulated B2B Structure

Who this solution is for
This solution is designed for businesses that require a well-structured international company, predictable compliance, and long-term operational stability.
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This solution is suitable for:
International trading companies
Holding & investment structures
Fintech, IT & SaaS companies
International founders & shareholders
Businesses requiring strong banking reputation
Initial Process
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Pre-Check & Structure
Assessing objectives and requirements
  • Business activity review
  • Ownership structure analysis
  • KYC requirements
  • Compliance scope
  • Jurisdiction suitability
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Strategic Review
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Company Registration
Incorporation and legal setup
  • Name reservation
  • Company incorporation
  • Registered address
  • Corporate documents
  • Certificate issuance
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Preliminary Assessment
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Banking & Payments
Financial infrastructure
  • Banking preparation
  • Payment solutions
  • Account onboarding
  • Compliance review
  • Transaction planning
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First Step
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Accounting & Reporting
Ongoing compliance
  • Accounting setup
  • Tax filings
  • Annual reporting
  • Record keeping
  • Regulatory obligations
Understanding Your Structure
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Long-Term Support
International business assistance
  • Corporate maintenance
  • Additional services
  • Expansion support
  • Jurisdiction changes
  • Ongoing advisory
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STRUCTURE & COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW

Business Company Setup

The standard incorporation timeframe is 5-7 business days after receiving the required documentation and completing the initial compliance review.

Company Registration

The cost of incorporating a company in
Hong Kong is EUR 4,900.

This includes:

Incorporation of a legal entity in Hong Kong;
Provision of a registered office address
Nominee director services
Preparation and apostilled set of constitutional documents;
Business Registration Certificate issuance;
Standard articles and shareholder resolutions;
Notarial coordination and legal support.
Estimated Timeline
5-7 business days
Typical processing period after receiving all required documents and completing the preliminary compliance review.
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COMPANY SETUP • BANKING • COMPLIANCE
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Required Documents (per beneficial owner and director):
International holding and operating companies
Trading, consulting, and service-based businesses
International founders and shareholders
Companies requiring strong banking reputation
Compliance-driven long-term operations
Physical Presence

Physical presence is not mandatory, but some banks may require in-person identification or a video call for account opening.

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Annual Company Maintenance

To keep the company in good standing, annual renewal is required.

Annual maintenance includes:

Renewal of the registered office address
Nominee director services
Administrative support
Renewal of power of attorney with apostille (if required).

Company annual domiciliary fee EUR 4,700

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Fees depend on business structure and volume of operations.

Accounting and Tax Reporting

All Hong Kong companies are required to maintain proper accounting records and comply with statutory reporting obligations.

Hong Kong companies are required to:

Notarized copy of passport
Utility bill (not older than 3 months) with English translation
Bank reference letter
CV in English;

We offer a full suite of accounting services, including:

Bookkeeping
Tax filings
Annual reporting
Jurisdiction & Regulatory Context
Serbia is commonly used for international business structures where market access, practical administration, and cost-efficient operations are priorities.
Serbia Jurisdiction profile Market access Practical administration Cost-efficient operations
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Assessment approach
Structure selection is assessed individually, considering ownership profile, documentation needs, expected activity, and banking strategy.
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Business Objectives

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