Do you have questions about Incorporating?

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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 purpose
Free Bank Account Guidance (DBS Bank and Airwallex Business Account Application)
E-Company documents (Incorporation documents: Incorporation Form, Business Registration certificate, Article 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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Requirements & Incorporation Process

Basic Requirements of a Hong Kong Private Company:

A minimum of one Director (Any nationality)
A minimum of one Shareholder (Any nationality)
Company Secretary

You can find more information about Requirements at https://startupregistry.hk/company-formation/company-renewal/

Documents Required for Application:

You may place your order entirely online at: https://startupregistry.hk/services/company-incorporation-hong-kong/
Valid Passport for each director, shareholder and Ultimate Beneficial Owner
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 photo of holding passport which can clearly see the face and passport for each director, shareholder and Ultimate Beneficial Owner

Incorporation Process:

Consultation – briefly describe your business plan so we can recommend what fits your requirements.
Place your order online at: https://backoffice.startupr.hk/public-order/register-company/step-1/1
We review your order and check for completion.
Order Confirmation – if you confirm the order we send you an invoice. Upon payment, your incorporation process begins.
Companies Registry incorporates the company online
We dispatch 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.

Our Pricing – Hong Kong Company Formation Fees

Hong Kong Government Incorporation Fee $ 550 USD (CR Incorporation and IRD – Business License)
Startupr Incorporation $ 0 USD (Free of Charge)
Startupr supports new companies – Get $136 Off
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.

Optional

Certified Copies of Documents – $ 125 USD
DHL & Handling Fee – $ 95 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)

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 thereby 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 Business address plan. Our yearly services fee is below:

Business Address $ 380 USD, per Year
Mailing Credit 95 USD (25 USD Registered Mail (HK), 1 USD per Scan, DHL 95 USD)

Total: $475 USD

Please see the details on our website at https://startupregistry.hk/services/business-address-mail-forwarding/

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Bank Account

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 the two main options:

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 arranging a meeting with selected Hong Kong banks. You can choose from DBS, Hang Seng, HSBC, Standard Chartered, OCBC Wing Hang and 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)
USD 125.00 – Bank Application Assistance for Hong Kong bank (2 Bank Applications)

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 accounts 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, Inc Cert) by CPA (Certified Public Accountant) for $125 USD.

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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.

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 be even 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 Director’s Duties and Hong Kong’s tax system, please see the 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 lacking the resources and size for a full-time inhouse 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 evaluation your financial transactions concerning your business, and 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 annual audit for the financial statements by a Hong Kong practicing Certified Public Accounts (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 in dealing with your company’s audit and tax filings.