Set Up a Hong Kong Limited Company — All-Inclusive HK$6,980, Incorporated in as Little as 3 Working Days

Incorporating a limited company in Hong Kong requires submitting the incorporation form and Articles of Association to the Companies Registry, plus applying for a Business Registration with the Inland Revenue Department. Alpha’s all-inclusive package is HK$6,980, covering the government registration fee, Business Registration fee, first-year company secretary service, and registered address — with complete documents, you can obtain your Certificate of Incorporation in as little as 3 working days.

What's Included in the HK$6,980 All-Inclusive Package?

One price covers everything you need for incorporation and first-year compliance:

Free company name search (Chinese and English)
Government registration fee and Business Registration fee
Certificate of Incorporation (CI) + Business Registration Certificate (BR)
Articles of Association and full set of statutory documents
Significant Controllers Register (SCR) setup
Round seal and long seal, delivered to your specified address
Bank account opening document preparation support
First-year company secretary service (licensed TCSP TC007448)
First-year registered address (Kwai Chung, accepts government mail)

*If you do not need the first-year company secretary service or first-year registered address, you can deduct $1,000 for each item.

Add-Ons (If Needed)

Incorporation on a specified date

$7,980

More than 3 directors/shareholders

+$500 per person

Virtual office upgrade (mail scanning and forwarding)

$2,400/year

Limited Company Incorporation Process

Company Name Search

Provide your intended company name and we’ll run a free search the same day to confirm it doesn’t duplicate an existing company — avoiding rejection by the Companies Registry at the application stage.

Document Preparation

Submit copies of directors’ and shareholders’ ID cards/passports and proof of address from the last 3 months, and we’ll prepare the full set of incorporation documents.

Document Confirmation and Submission

Once you’ve reviewed and signed off on the company details, we’ll arrange submission of the documents to the Companies Registry.

Collect Company Documents

Obtain your Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate in as little as 3 working days, then schedule your bank account opening appointment.

What Documents Are Needed to Set Up a Limited Company?

Limited Company vs. Unlimited Company — Which Should You Choose?

A limited company has independent legal personality, and shareholder liability is limited to their capital contribution — if the company becomes insolvent, personal assets are not at risk. Banks, investors, and large corporate clients generally trust the limited company structure more. An unlimited company (sole proprietorship/partnership) is faster and cheaper to set up and doesn’t require an audit, but the owner bears unlimited liability.

Item	Limited Company	Unlimited Company
Liability	Limited to share capital	Owner bears unlimited liability
Tax Rate	8.25% / 16.5%	7.5% / 15%
Audit	Annual audit mandatory	No audit required
Government Fees	Registration fee $1,545 (e-filing) or $1,720 (paper filing) plus one-year BR $2,350	BR $2,350 only

What Do You Need to Do Every Year After Incorporation?

A limited company must file an Annual Return every year, renew its Business Registration Certificate, update its Significant Controllers Register, and appoint an auditor to audit its financial statements for tax filing. Alpha’s renewal package at $1,800/year proactively reminds you of every deadline.

Need a Company Urgently?

Buy a ready-made limited company and use it immediately — transfer completed in 1–2 working days.

Frequently Asked Questions About Setting Up a Limited Company

How much does it cost to set up a Hong Kong limited company?

Alpha’s all-inclusive package is $6,980, covering the government registration fee, Business Registration fee, first-year company secretary service, and first-year registered address. The government fee is a company registration fee of $1,545 (e-filing) or $1,720 (paper filing), plus a one-year Business Registration Certificate fee of $2,350.

How long does it take to set up a limited company?

With complete documents submitted electronically, you can obtain your Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate in as little as 3 working days; paper filing takes around 7 working days.

Can one person set up a limited company?

Yes. A Hong Kong private limited company only requires a minimum of 1 shareholder and 1 director, who can be the same person — but the company secretary must be a different person or a licensed corporation (such as Alpha).

Can non-Hong Kong residents serve as directors?

Yes, there are no nationality or residency restrictions on directors and shareholders, and documents can be signed remotely throughout — no need to visit Hong Kong in person.

How much registered capital is required?

Hong Kong has no minimum registered capital requirement — the default statutory share capital is typically HK$10,000 (10,000 shares at $1 each), and there’s no need to actually deposit this into a bank account.

When do I need to file taxes after incorporation?

New companies generally receive their first Profits Tax return around 18 months after incorporation, and it must be submitted together with an audit report. Alpha’s accounting team can follow up on this in parallel.

Can I use a residential address as the registered address?

By law, the registered address must be a Hong Kong address that can receive government mail. Using a residential address exposes your personal address in public search records, so most clients choose Alpha’s registered address service (included in the first year).