Register and Incorporate a BVI Company
Setting up a BVI company is an ideal choice for investors, offering extremely low or even tax-free tax rates and limited management fees. Offshore companies are easy to set up, protect the privacy of directors and shareholders, and can be listed in multiple countries. Furthermore, these companies can serve as legal tax avoidance tools to reduce tax burdens, while providing international bank accounts to enhance financial flexibility and confidentiality. However, compliance with local and international laws remains crucial to ensure legal operation and seeking professional legal and financial advice is recommended.
For more information about offshore companies, please refer to our blog post: The Benefits of Offshore Company
Procedure for Starting Offshore Company
- Please click here to complete the Offshore Company Application Form
- Provide ID cards/passports and proof of address for directors and shareholders.
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Customer Service Officer will contact to verify company information
- Check the company name
- Payment of service fees
- The client personally visits General Accounting to verify their identity and sign documents
- It will take about 10-14 working days to complete and collect the relevant documents
Benefits of Starting an Offshore Company
- Confidentiality: The information of directors and shareholders will not be disclosed
- No Exchange Controls: Easy to raise funds globally
- Overseas Listing: Setting up an offshore company is more convenient for restructuring overseas assets
- Asset Transfer: Offshore companies are not subject to stamp duty for share transfers. Assets can be transferred through offshore companies to save on taxes
Documents & Information Required for Offshore Company Registration
- The name of the limited company in Chinese and English
- Correspondence address and nature of business
- Identity cards / passports and proof of residential address for directors and shareholders
- Issued Share Capital: number of shares, par value and equity distribution
- Due diligence data (K.Y.C.), such as business region
Offshore Company Service Plan
Set up BVI Company
HK$ 12,000 (10 working days)Annual fee from HK$ 10,000
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Company name search
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Company registration fee
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Registered agent fees
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Registered address fees
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Director Register filing fees
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Certificate of Incorporation (CI)
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Company Document Box
(Articles of Association and Company Seal) -
Meeting minutes and register of directors and shareholders
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Certified copies of documents
(issued by a Certified Public Accountant, CPA) -
A separate declaration fee for the company's economic substance requirements is required.Please contact our Customer Service Manager for details
Set up Seychelles Company
HK$ 6,000 (10 working days)Annual fee from HK$ 6,500
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Company Name Search (Chinese Name Surcharge HK$500)
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Company registration fee
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Registered agent fees
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Registered address fees
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Director Register filing fees
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Certificate of Incorporation (CI)
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Company Document Box
(Articles of Association and Company Seal) -
Meeting minutes and register of directors and shareholders
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Certified copies of documents
(issued by a Certified Public Accountant, CPA) -
Need to pay a separate company accounting document filing fee,
Please contact our Customer Service Manager for details
Set up Cayman Islands Company
HK$ 30,000 (14 working days)Annual fee from HK$ 30,000
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Company Name Search (Chinese Name Surcharge HK$3,500)
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Company registration fee
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Registered agent fees
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Registered address fees
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Director Register filing fees
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Certificate of Incorporation (CI)
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Company Document Box
(Articles of Association and Company Seal) -
Meeting minutes and register of directors and shareholders
-
Certified copies of documents
(issued by a Certified Public Accountant, CPA) -
A separate declaration fee for the company's economic substance requirements is required.Please contact our Customer Service Manager for details
- All plans do not include document delivery service, and customers need to arrange courier at their own expense.
- The required time is calculated from the date the client signs all the documents that must be submitted to the government.
Can an offshore company be tax avoided?
How to open an offshore corporate bank account?
Register Offshore Company FAQs
A: Clients can apply for a Certificate of Incumbency with a registered agent for a fee, which displays company information, including the names of directors and shareholders.
A: Clients can appoint a registered agent to apply for a Certificate of Good Standing from the local registry, which can prove that the company is in good standing.
A: No, offshore companies have business in Hong Kong and need to apply for a business registration certificate and tax returns in Hong Kong.
A: When an offshore company changes its directors and shareholders, it should notify its registered agent within 14 days and provide the relevant information.
A: Failure to pay on time will result in hefty fines, and may even lead to deregistration by the registry, while the company's assets may be confiscated by the local government.
A: The establishment of an offshore company may be related to tax planning, but it cannot be said that an offshore company is equivalent to tax avoidance. When considering setting up an offshore company, you should thoroughly understand the laws and regulations of the local and relevant countries and consult professional tax advisors for advice.
A: Opening an offshore corporate bank account usually requires a series of procedures and documents, please refer to the related articles on our Blog for details.
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Ongoing Corporate Support Services
Start a Company
You can choose your own company name, available for an instant company registration service!
Accounting Services
Prepare company profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and general ledgers; clear backlogged accounting records; provide accounting services on an annual, quarterly, or monthly basis.
Start Unlimited Company
The process of setting up a sole proprietorship/partnership unlimited company is simple and fast, helping you to embark on the path to entrepreneurial success as soon as possible.
Company Secretary
Professional company secretarial services, compliant with Hong Kong company regulations, freeing you from the hassle of business management, so you can focus on running your business.
Virtual Office
Enjoy the central location as the company's registered address at a low cost, providing one-stop mail collection, telephone and fax services
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