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How to form a company

in Hong Kong

February 2025 | Bolder Team

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This article is a preview of Bolder Group’s comprehensive guide to registering a company in Hong Kong. The free resource will explain the different types of legal entities in Hong Kong, their distinctions and how to set them up. In addition, the guide provides readers insights into the advantages of setting up a Hong Kong company to globalise your business.  

Please note that this guide is for general informational purposes only.  It is not intended to provide the reader with legal, tax or financial advice. Consult with a professional before making any decision.  

 

A guide to forming a company in Hong Kong

GFX - STARTING A HONG KONG COMPANY

Are you interested in establishing or registering a business in Hong Kong? This page offers information on how to set up a private limited liability company in the city-state, including the basic requirements, process and timeline for incorporation.  

Private limited liability companies are the most typical business entity registered in Hong Kong. Anyone (foreign or local) who is at least 18 is allowed to establish a company in the jurisdiction.  

How do you set up a business in Hong Kong?  

First, learn about the basic requirements:

 

✅ Company Name 
✅ Share Capital  
✅ Registered Office 
✅ Company Secretary 
✅ Directors 
✅ Shareholders 
✅ Designated Representative 
✅ Significant Controllers Register 
✅ Business Registration Certificate 
✅ Documents 
✅ Incorporation Form 
✅ Articles of Association  
✅ Due Diligence Documents  

 

In our free guide to forming a company in Hong Kong, we provide more information about these requirements.  

A guide to forming a company in Hong Kong

GFX - STARTING A HONG KONG COMPANY

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Bolder Group Hong Kong

Considered one of the world’s freest economies, Hong Kong provides growth opportunities to fund managers and investors looking to enter the market. Thanks to its competitive tax climate and business-friendly regulations, the jurisdiction has become a major financial and investment centre. 

With Bolder Group’s team of local fund and corporate administrators, managers and entrepreneurs can easily navigate the market. Bolder Hong Kong structures Cayman, BVI, EU, US and APAC funds and provides corporate solutions for foreign investors interested in setting up a company in Hong Kong. 

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