Do you have questions about Incorporating?

We have prepared guidelines where you can read more about Incorporating & Our services.

Starting a new business is an exciting journey, and choosing the right location and support partner is crucial for success. Hong Kong, with its simple tax system, strategic location, and business-friendly environment, is an ideal place to establish your company. At Startupr, we specialize in making the company incorporation process in Hong Kong straightforward, swift, and fully compliant. We don’t just register your company; we provide a complete ecosystem of complimentary services and expert guidance to ensure your business is set up for long-term success from day one.

Review our comprehensive guide below, covering our complimentary services, the requirements, the incorporation process, and transparent pricing. Let us handle the administrative burden so you can focus on growing your business.

Requirements & Incorporation Process

For the successful incorporation of a Hong Kong Private Company, the following four core requirements must be met:

A minimum of one Director (Any nationality)
A minimum of one Shareholder (Any nationality)
Company Secretary
Registered Hong Kong address

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Documents Required for Application:

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Valid Passport copy for each director, shareholder, and Ultimate Beneficial Owner/HKID.
National identity card or Driving Licence for each director, shareholder, and Ultimate Beneficial Owner.
Proof of residential address in English (e.g., copies of electricity, water, or phone bills) for each director, shareholder, and Ultimate Beneficial Owner.
A video recording of holding a passport, which clearly shows the face and passport for each director, shareholder, and Ultimate Beneficial Owner ( script will be provided by Startupr).

Hong Kong Incorporation Process in 7 steps:

Consultation – briefly describe your business plan so we can recommend what fits your requirements.
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We review your order and check for completion.
Order Confirmation – if you confirm the order, you can pay online, or we can send you an invoice for bank transfer. Upon payment, we will request that to send KYC documents for us for review. After the documents are reviewed, your incorporation process begins. Companies Registry incorporates the company online.
Companies Registry incorporates the company online.
We dispatch the incorporation and any associated documents directly to your address.
Normally, this process takes 3-5 business days. However, with expedited service, we can make your company legally active in as little as 24 hours, depending on the Company Registry’s approval and if any additional documents are requested by the compliance team.

Our Pricing – Hong Kong Company Formation Fees USD 699

Hong Kong Government Incorporation Fee $ 550 USD (CR Incorporation and IRD – Business License)
Startupr Incorporation $ 0 USD (Free of Charge)
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Registered Address $ 0 USD (Free of Charge)
Startupr as an Agent/Company Secretary – $ 285 USD/1 Year
Filing of Annual Return and e-Certificate (NAR1) $ 0 USD (Free for the first year)
Designated Representative (for Significant Controllers Registers – SCR only) $ 0 USD (Free for the first year)

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All companies incorporated by Startupr are registered online, no green box container will be provided.

Form your company with Startupr and receive $1,190 worth of free complimentary services.

Optional

Certified Copies of Documents – $ 125 USD
DHL & Handling Fee – $ 115 USD

Renewal of Hong Kong Limited Companies

Hong Kong Company – Renewal Fees:

Registered Address: Free of Charge
Startupr as an Agent/Company Secretary: $285 USD/1 Year
Designated Representative (for Significant Controllers Registers – SCR only) – $ 45 USD/1 Year
Renewal of Business Certificate (Government fees) & Lodgement Fees of the Business License $310 – Government Fees**
Business Certificate filing: $95 USD
AGM: $60 USD
Filing of Annual Return and e-Certificate (NAR1) $ 105 USD (Gov. Fees of $ 25 USD included)

**Please note this fee is determined by the Government announcement. It may vary in different years.

Total: $900 USD

Mail forwarding service (Business address service)

When you set up your company with Startupr, you are provided a registered address for registration of the company and important government mail. However, the Company Secretary’s registered address does not automatically become your company’s “business address”.

If you want to use Startupr’s address for business purposes: invoicing, business cards, email signature, letterhead, website, disclose to any third party – including business commercial or any other government third party (except Companies Registry and Inland Revenue Department), receiving business mail, using on any contract or agreement etc., you need to join our Business Address service, also known as Mail Forwarding service.

You will need to apply for the Business Address Plan. Our yearly service fee is below:

Business Address $ 380 USD, per Year
Mailing Credit 115 USD (25 USD Registered Mail (HK), 1 USD per Scan, DHL 115 USD)

Total: $495 USD

Please also read our terms & conditions before joining our service.

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Bank Account opening

We can assist you with bank account opening in Hong Kong or any place you choose. Some banks operate entirely online, and some banks require you to meet them in person and follow up with due diligence. We are happy to help you with any choice below.

You may select from three main options:

1. Hong Kong Bank Account

We know that setting up a new bank account for your business can be difficult, especially if you are new to Hong Kong. That is why we offer the possibility of our help in arranging a meeting with selected Hong Kong banks. You can choose from DBS Hong Kong, Hang Seng, HSBC, Standard Chartered, BEA, OCBC Hong Kongand Bank of China, and if necessary, we will be happy to try to help you with other banks in Hong Kong as well. In some cases, banks even allow you to open a bank account remotely.

We offer several options from which you can choose if you have decided to open a bank account for your company in Hong Kong:

USD 0.00 – Free Bank Account Guidance (DBS Bank Application, WISE, AIRWALLEX, PAYPAL)
USD 250.00 – Bank Application Assistance for a Hong Kong bank (1 Bank Application and Free Bank Account Guidance )

We recommend that you prefer to choose the option of arranging two applications so that you have more certainty and a wider choice of the offer of the bank that will be the best for you.

For bank account applications, you will need a set of CPA certified documents. If you would like us to prepare it for you, kindly see our fees – Certified Set of the Company Documents (NAR1, BRC, AA, CI by Ca PA (Certified Public Accountant) for $125 USD.

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2. Airwallex: Business Account for Companies – Good Alternative for Bank Accounts

Startupr clients can now enjoy this special offer – Airwallex’s business accounts, which can be conveniently opened online, are the perfect solution for businesses of all sizes that need to simplify global payments and financial operations. Airwallex offers the following benefits:

Multicurrency account (EUR, USD, AUD, GBP & HKD)
Virtual VISA debit card
Bank account deposits & Wire transfer
Global cash flow management with Xero

To apply for a priority business account in Airwallex, please visit our partner link. There is 0% markup on the first HKD100,000 of FX conversions when you are using our partner link to apply.

3. International Bank Account (Online opening)

We can also recommend the second option, opening an international or offshore bank account, which will yield you and your business multiple benefits. Some offshore bank accounts can even be opened remotely.

We cooperate with the following banks:

CIM Banque (Switzerland)
ABC Banking (Mauritius)
DBS (Singapore)
OCBC Singapore (Singapore)

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How to open an international bank account

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Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that company account opening takes at least one month once the banks fully receive all your documents. Also note that all bank applications and decisions are made solely by the banks, and Startupr does not take responsibility for the bank’s decisions.

For more references about the Director’s Duties and Hong Kong’s tax system, please see these guides:

Accounting and Bookkeeping

Ever wonder how profitable your company could be if you had time to focus on your actual business rather than handling all the company paperwork? Most growing small and medium-sized enterprises have a hard time fulfilling the need to maintain accurate accounts, but lack the resources and size for a full-time in-house accountant.

Our outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services in Hong Kong allow your company to keep track of all the figures in your accounts by our team of expert professionals. We will record and evaluate your financial transactions concerning your business, give you an overall picture of the business to increase your company’s value, and analyze the financial statements.

Auditing

According to the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, Hong Kong incorporated companies are required to perform an annual audit of the financial statements by a Hong Kong practicing Certified Public Accountant (CPA). This will apply to all Hong Kong-incorporated firms, whether commencing business in Hong Kong or abroad.

At Startupr, we are here to assist you with your company accounts and tax responsibilities in Hong Kong. We provide comprehensive bookkeeping services at a fair price, and we can appoint an independent CPA to deal with your company’s audit and tax filings.

Complimentary services

By offering complimentary services worth $1,190, we differentiate ourselves from competitors, and we strive to help our customers start their business in Hong Kong.

Registered office plan – use our address for registration purposes
Free Bank Account Guidance (DBS Bank and Airwallex Business Account Application)
E-Company documents (Incorporation documents: Incorporation Form, Business Registration certificate, Articles of Association, Certificate of Incorporation, Register of Members, Register of Directors, Register of Significant Controllers, Register of Company Secretaries, Organization chart, Share Certificate, and Minutes of first meeting)
Business documents (NDA, Employment Agreement, etc.)
Compliance alert of your company (Never miss an important filing date again)
Business Tax Consulting
Company Compliance Guideline
Capitalization Table eqvista.com (Shares management platform)
Equity Management Guideline
Customer support

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Last update: October 2025