{"id":2502,"date":"2025-08-18T11:10:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T10:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mckallen.com\/blogs\/?p=2502"},"modified":"2025-11-17T10:39:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:39:03","slug":"register-a-company-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mckallen.com\/blogs\/register-a-company-in-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Register a Company in Hong Kong: Full 2025 Setup Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">If you want to <strong>register a company in Hong Kong<\/strong>, the process is quick, simple, and ideal for global business. Hong Kong offers low taxes, fast approval, and full foreign ownership. This guide explains everything you need before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Why Register a Company in Hong Kong?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Zero tax on overseas income<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_d866af-3d:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_d866af-3d ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_d866af-3d ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:17px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_d866af-3d 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viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 0c-1.66 0-3 1.34-3 3s1.34 3 3 3 3-1.34 3-3-1.34-3-3-3z\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">100 percent foreign ownership<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_626e8e-bd .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_626e8e-bd kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_record kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 0c-1.66 0-3 1.34-3 3s1.34 3 3 3 3-1.34 3-3-1.34-3-3-3z\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Fast online incorporation<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_e9e7e1-8c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_e9e7e1-8c kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_record kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 0c-1.66 0-3 1.34-3 3s1.34 3 3 3 3-1.34 3-3-1.34-3-3-3z\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">No minimum capital requirement<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_485d5b-e2 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_485d5b-e2 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_record kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 0c-1.66 0-3 1.34-3 3s1.34 3 3 3 3-1.34 3-3-1.34-3-3-3z\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Strong international banking<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_9e429d-1a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_9e429d-1a kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_record kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 0c-1.66 0-3 1.34-3 3s1.34 3 3 3 3-1.34 3-3-1.34-3-3-3z\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Access to global markets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Step 1: Choose the Right Business Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">When you decide to register a company in Hong Kong, most entrepreneurs go with a Private Limited Company. It offers:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_d89348-68:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_d89348-68 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_d89348-68 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:17px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_d89348-68 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_d89348-68 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_d89348-68 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_d89348-68 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_23dd91-e7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_23dd91-e7 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_record kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 0c-1.66 0-3 1.34-3 3s1.34 3 3 3 3-1.34 3-3-1.34-3-3-3z\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Limited liability<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_a09b57-25 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_a09b57-25 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_record kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 0c-1.66 0-3 1.34-3 3s1.34 3 3 3 3-1.34 3-3-1.34-3-3-3z\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">A separate legal entity<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_971ce8-5b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_971ce8-5b kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_record kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 0c-1.66 0-3 1.34-3 3s1.34 3 3 3 3-1.34 3-3-1.34-3-3-3z\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Flexible ownership<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">If your business involves import export activity, you can also check our guide on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mckallen.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-trading-company\/\">what is a trading company<\/a><\/strong> to understand your structure better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">This is why thousands of entrepreneurs choose to <strong>register a company in Hong Kong<\/strong> every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Requirements Before You Register a Company in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">1. Company Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Unique English or Chinese name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">2. Director<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">One director required; foreigner allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">3. Shareholder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Minimum one; can be same as director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">4. Company Secretary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Must be Hong Kong resident or licensed agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">5. Registered Address<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Must be inside Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">6. Share Capital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Minimum HKD 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Step-by-Step Process to Register a Company in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Step 1: Choose a Business Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Pick a clean and available business name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Step 2: Prepare Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Your service provider will prepare all forms needed to <strong>register a company in Hong Kong<\/strong>, including Articles of Association and NNC1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Submit to Companies Registry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Submission is done online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Approval takes <strong>1\u20133 working days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Step 4: Receive Incorporation Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">You will get:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_6b774f-94:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_6b774f-94 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_6b774f-94 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:17px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_6b774f-94 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_6b774f-94 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_6b774f-94 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items 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.kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_0e51de-9c kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_record kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 0c-1.66 0-3 1.34-3 3s1.34 3 3 3 3-1.34 3-3-1.34-3-3-3z\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Business Registration Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_d8e469-00 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2502_d8e469-00 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_record kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 0c-1.66 0-3 1.34-3 3s1.34 3 3 3 3-1.34 3-3-1.34-3-3-3z\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Company kit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">These confirm your company is officially registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Step 5: Open a Bank Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Choose local or virtual banks to start operations. After registration, many businesses also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mckallen.com\/blogs\/how-to-open-an-offshore-bank-account\/\">open an offshore bank account in Hong Kong<\/a><\/strong> to manage international payments easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Annual Compliance After You Register a Company in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">To keep your company active:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_9d0f31-94:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2502_9d0f31-94 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">1. Can foreigners register a company in Hong Kong?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Yes, full ownership allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">2. Do I need to visit Hong Kong?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Company setup is remote; bank may do video KYC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">3. How much capital is needed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Minimum HKD 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">4. Is tax low?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Yes. Overseas income is tax free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">5. Is a company secretary required?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Yes, compulsory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">If you want a fast and reliable place to grow your business, <strong>registering a company in Hong Kong<\/strong> is one of the best options. 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