Jurisdictions / Hong Kong Limited
Hong Kong Limited
Why founders choose it
- Export trade and re-invoicing
- International window for mainland businesses
- Chinese-language environment, closest international financial center
- No foreign-exchange controls
- CEPA arrangement with the mainland
Costs
| Hong Kong Ltd ยท Standard | $595 | |
| Hong Kong Ltd ยท Premium | $1,195 | |
| Annual compliance | ~$899/yr |
Government fees are passed through at cost; amounts confirmed at order time.
Tax overview
Two-tier: 8.25% on first HK$2M profit, 16.5% above; offshore income exemption possible. No VAT.
Informational only โ not legal or tax advice.
Banking compatibility
Airwallex
Remote ยท ~3dMost CN-cross-border-friendly; supports CNY settlement and payouts.
HSBC
In person ยท ~30dTier-1 credibility; usually requires in-person visit and balance requirements.
DBS
In person ยท ~21dStrong SG bank; smoothest with SG entity + local director structure.
Standard Chartered
In person ยท ~30dBest for businesses with real trade flows.
Payoneer
Remote ยท ~3dMarketplace-payout staple; works for nearly every jurisdiction.
Required documents
- Director & shareholder ID documents
- Proof of address
- Description of business nature
Ongoing compliance
- HK Business Registration renewal$99+
- HK Annual Return (NAR1)$99+
- HK statutory audit$899+
FAQs
+Is an audit mandatory?
Yes โ every HK company needs an annual audit by an HK CPA; we coordinate it (from $800).
+Can I open a bank account remotely?
Airwallex / Statrys support remote opening; traditional banks like HSBC usually require an in-person visit.