Popular Hong Kong Company Structures
Private Company Limited by Shares
A widely used structure for entrepreneurs, international businesses, trading companies, professional services, e-commerce businesses, and privately owned enterprises.
Public Company Limited by Shares
Available for businesses requiring a public company structure, subject to additional regulatory and compliance requirements.
Branch Office
An overseas company establishing a place of business in Hong Kong may register a Hong Kong branch, subject to applicable requirements.
Representative Office
Foreign businesses may consider a representative presence for limited non-revenue-generating activities, depending on their intended operations.
Basic Formation Requirements
Requirements vary by structure and business activity, but clients will generally need to provide:
- Proposed company name
- Business activity description
- Shareholder information
- Director information
- Ultimate beneficial owner information
- Company secretary arrangements
- Hong Kong registered office address
- Valid passport or government-issued identification
- Proof of residential address
- Contact information
- Additional KYC/KYB documentation where required
Additional documentation may be required where a corporate entity is involved in the ownership structure.
Our Hong Kong Support
Depending on the selected service, JurisAccord can assist with:
International Founders
Eligible non-Hong Kong residents may establish and own Hong Kong companies, subject to applicable company formation, registered office, company secretary, identity verification, and compliance requirements.
Establishing a Hong Kong company does not automatically provide Hong Kong residency, immigration rights, tax treatment, or guaranteed access to corporate banking.
Important Information
Hong Kong companies may have ongoing requirements relating to company records, annual returns, business registration, accounting, audits, tax filings, significant controllers, and other applicable corporate obligations.
JurisAccord provides corporate administrative and business support services and does not guarantee government, banking, tax-registration, immigration, or other third-party approvals.
All transactions are final and non-refundable except where applicable law requires otherwise.