{"id":25516,"date":"2024-06-25T03:48:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T03:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/%e9%96%8b%e5%85%ac%e5%8f%b8%e6%b3%a8%e6%84%8f%e4%ba%8b%e9%a0%85\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T09:24:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:24:23","slug":"tips-for-starting-a-business-in-hk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/tips-for-starting-a-business-in-hk\/","title":{"rendered":"[Setting up a HK Company] 8 Key Points for Starting a Company in Hong Kong! DIY vs. Using an Agency"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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You can register a company in Hong Kong yourself, or you can engage a company registration agent. What is the difference between the two approaches? How should entrepreneurs choose? General Accounting has over 20 years of experience in Hong Kong company registration. From a professional agent\u2019s perspective, we have compiled 8 key points you should understand before registering a company, helping entrepreneurs save time and money by handling the process themselves, start doing business sooner, and take the first step in entrepreneurship. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    What factors should you consider before registering a company in Hong Kong? <\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Registering a company yourself vs. using a company registration agent<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Registering a company yourself vs. using a company registration agent<\/title>\r\n <style>\r\n body {\r\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n margin: 0;\r\n padding: 20px;\r\n }\r\n table {\r\n width: 100%;\r\n border-collapse: collapse;\r\n margin: 0 auto;\r\n }\r\n th, td {\r\n border: 1px solid #ccc;\r\n padding: 8px;\r\n text-align: left;\r\n vertical-align: top;\r\n }\r\n .header-row th {\r\n background-color: #FFFFFF; \/* \u767d\u8272 *\/\r\n font-weight: bold;\r\n }\r\n .data-row:nth-child(odd) {\r\n background-color: #FFFFFF; \/* \u767d\u8272 *\/\r\n }\r\n .data-row:nth-child(even) {\r\n background-color: #E6E6E6; \/* \u7070\u8272 *\/\r\n }\r\n .bold-text {\r\n font-weight: bold;\r\n }\r\n <\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n <table>\r\n <tr class=\"header-row\">\r\n <th><\/th>\r\n <th>Registering a company yourself<\/th>\r\n <th>Company registration agent<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"data-row\">\r\n <td class=\"bold-text\">Cost<\/td>\r\n <td>Lower\u2014only government fees are required<\/td>\r\n <td>Higher\u2014in addition to government fees, an agent service fee is required<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"data-row\">\r\n <td class=\"bold-text\">Time<\/td>\r\n <td>Generally longer, as most people lack specialist knowledge and tips<\/td>\r\n <td>Generally faster than doing it yourself<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"data-row\">\r\n <td class=\"bold-text\">Risk of errors<\/td>\r\n <td>High\u2014missing or entering any information incorrectly will extend the registration time<\/td>\r\n <td>Low\u2014General Accounting has registered over 12,000 Hong Kong companies and has extensive experience<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"data-row\">\r\n <td class=\"bold-text\">Convenience<\/td>\r\n <td>Low\u2014clients need to travel between the Inland Revenue Department and the Companies Registry<\/td>\r\n <td>High\u2014a one-stop agent handles the entire Hong Kong company registration process<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/table>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd56fa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd56fa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>More details: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/online-company-registration\">Online company registration<\/a> | <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/company-registration-procedure\">[Company Registration Process] Steps and fees for setting up an unlimited \/ limited company in Hong Kong | Complete guide<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5b0a46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5b0a46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000; font-weight: bold;\">Pros and cons of registering a company yourself<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76fb3c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76fb3c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cons of registering a company yourself:<br\/>1. You need to spend time learning how to register a company.<br\/>2. You need to factor in the transport costs and time cost of multiple trips to the Companies Registry and the Inland Revenue Department.<br\/>3. If you are not a professional registration agent, you are more likely to fail to register a limited company or delay the process due to unfamiliarity with the procedures. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f73956 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f73956\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000; font-weight: bold;\">Pros and cons of using a company registration agent\n<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a2fc12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a2fc12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Advantages of company registration agent services:<\/strong><\/p><p>1. Convenience: Clients only need to complete the Hong Kong company registration forms and provide director\/shareholder information; the agent will handle the entire registration process as a one-stop service.<br\/>2. Time-saving: Save the time needed to learn the process. The service includes company name search, preparation of incorporation documents, and end-to-end monitoring of the registration process. In the fastest cases, documents can be completed on the same day.<br\/>3. Reduced risk of errors: Professional agents are familiar with the incorporation process and can help avoid mistakes.<\/p><p><strong>Disadvantages of company registration agent services:<\/strong><\/p><p>A service fee will be charged. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a850977 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a850977\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#TOP\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Click here to return to the table of contents<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a68f794 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a68f794\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">8 key points to note for Hong Kong company registration:<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bf5e40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bf5e40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000; font-weight: bold;\">1. TCSP licence for Hong Kong company registration<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-517b040 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"517b040\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before choosing a Hong Kong company registration agent, you should check on the (TCSP) Trust and Company Service Providers Registry website1 whether the company secretary is a licensed registered agent, to avoid inadvertently choosing an unlicensed company and becoming implicated.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TCSP\u724c\u7167.webp\" alt=\"TCSP licence\" width=\"949\" height=\"494\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TCSP\u724c\u7167.webp 949w, https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TCSP\u724c\u7167-300x156.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/TCSP\u724c\u7167-768x400.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" \/><\/p><p>Under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615), any person carrying on a trust or company service business in Hong Kong must apply for a Trust or Company Service Provider licence; otherwise, it is an offence. In addition, the Companies Registry implemented <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/ubi-stage2\">Phase 2 of the Unique Business Identifier<\/a><\/strong><\/span> on 27 December 2023. In Form NNC1 (Incorporation Form for a company limited by shares), the section for the first company secretary\u2019s particulars requires the TCSP licence number to be provided; if it cannot be provided, the Companies Registry will require an explanation.<\/p><p>General Accounting provides Hong Kong company registration services, specialises in setting up Hong Kong limited companies, and is familiar with the incorporation process. TCSP licence number: TC002940.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u958b\u516c\u53f8\u4ee3\u8fa6.webp\" alt=\"Company registration agent\" width=\"921\" height=\"599\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u958b\u516c\u53f8\u4ee3\u8fa6.webp 921w, https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u958b\u516c\u53f8\u4ee3\u8fa6-300x195.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/\u958b\u516c\u53f8\u4ee3\u8fa6-768x499.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8096b7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8096b7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#TOP\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Click here to return to the table of contents<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e78236 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e78236\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000; font-weight: bold;\">2. Experience of the company registration agent<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed932a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed932a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Work experience in any industry is very important. Engaging an experienced Hong Kong company registration agent to assist with incorporation procedures can save time and reduce unnecessary losses.<\/p><p>Registering a company in Hong Kong may seem simple, but entrepreneurs are generally not familiar with the incorporation process and can easily make mistakes in the details, resulting in delays.<\/p><p>Real case: Ms A received a lawyer\u2019s letter from an international brand after registering a company herself<\/p><p>General Accounting received an engagement from Ms A to change her company name. The reason was that the company secretary she previously engaged lacked experience and believed that as long as an online name search confirmed the name was not in use, she could register the company in Hong Kong.<\/p><p>However, three months after incorporation, Ms A received a lawyer\u2019s letter from an international brand stating that her company name appeared to be associated with the brand and could easily mislead the public. The letter required her to change the registered company name within 14 days, otherwise the brand would take further action. Ms A therefore engaged us to handle the company name change and the procedures for <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/open-company-bank-account\/\">opening a company bank account<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p><p>Although the company secretary Ms A previously engaged successfully registered the company in Hong Kong, they did not provide professional advice beforehand, causing the client to lose money and time\u2014more effort for a worse outcome.<\/p><p>Therefore, before choosing a company registration agent service, the agent\u2019s experience is a very important factor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba1a9be elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ba1a9be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85268183861?text=Hi,%20General%20Accounting.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">WhatsApp General Accounting<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-414442d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"414442d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#TOP\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Click here to return to the table of contents<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f86eca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f86eca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000; font-weight: bold;\">3. Clearly itemised service fees and government fees for Hong Kong company registration<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92a8c4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92a8c4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When choosing a company registration agent, in addition to service quality, pricing is also one of the key factors.<\/p><p>The agent should clearly itemise Hong Kong company registration fees, including whether government registration fees and Business Registration Certificate fees are included. The scope of services should also be clearly stated\u2014for example, whether it includes a company chop, green box, and CPA-certified copies.<\/p><p>Consumers should understand the fee breakdown before engaging the service to avoid hidden charges.<\/p><p>For example, at General Accounting, the HK$4,800 fee for setting up a limited company clearly states that the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/set-up-limited-company\/\">Hong Kong limited company incorporation<\/a><\/strong><\/span> service includes the company registration fee, the first-year Business Registration Certificate fee, and the incorporation service fee.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfa4895 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfa4895\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#TOP\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Click here to return to the table of contents<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92cc43b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92cc43b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000; font-weight: bold;\">4. One-stop services provided by the company registration agent<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d67c67d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d67c67d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After completing the Hong Kong company registration process, it is in fact only the beginning of operations. Every year, a Hong Kong limited company must handle accounting, audit arrangements, tax matters, and filing the Annual Return, among other obligations.<\/p><p>When choosing an incorporation agent, entrepreneurs should also confirm whether the company secretary provides one-stop services for Hong Kong company registration, accounting, and company secretarial services.<\/p><p>For example, changes to the registered address, company name, and directors\/shareholders must be reported to the Companies Registry or the Inland Revenue Department.<\/p><p>More details: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/company-taxation\/\">Company tax filing<\/a> | <a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/annual-return-mistake\/\">[Annual Return penalties] Why do you have to go to court for late filing of NAR1? 10 common mistakes and how to complete the form correctly<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54f9714 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54f9714\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#TOP\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Click here to return to the table of contents<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a688d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a688d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000; font-weight: bold;\">5. Hong Kong company names must comply with regulations<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0b42c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0b42c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A limited company name must be unique and cannot be duplicated<sup>2<\/sup>. After deciding on a company name, you must first check the Companies Registry\u2019s name search website to confirm availability, and you must search Chinese and English names separately.<\/p><p>More details: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/company-search\/\">Company name search<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>A limited company name must end with \u201c\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8\u201d or \u201cLimited\u201d<sup>2<\/sup>. You may register a Chinese name only, an English name only, or both Chinese and English names, but you must not mix Chinese and English within the same name. Some banks require the company to have an English name.<\/p><p><br \/>Clients may add relevant business terms to the company name, for example <strong>General \u201cAccounting & Business\u201d Limited<\/strong>, to strengthen the professional image of being in the accounting services industry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-930917f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"930917f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#TOP\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Click here to return to the table of contents<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e96cf8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e96cf8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000; font-weight: bold;\">6. Articles of Association <\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a726089 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a726089\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Companies Registry provides a sample Articles of Association for limited companies<sup>3<\/sup>. Entrepreneurs may also customise the Articles of Association, but the content must comply with the Companies Ordinance.<\/p><p>More details: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/articles-of-association\/\">[Articles of Association] 6 key purposes of the Articles of Association (AA) | Procedures for amending the Articles<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f766df9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f766df9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #000; font-weight: bold;\">Download Articles of Association templates<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-043d018 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"043d018\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cr.gov.hk\/en\/companies_ordinance\/docs\/AA_Sample_A.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Articles of Association for a private company limited by shares <Simplified format><\/a><\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cr.gov.hk\/en\/companies_ordinance\/docs\/AA_Sample_B.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the template Articles of Association for a private company limited by shares<\/a><\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cr.gov.hk\/en\/companies_ordinance\/docs\/AA_Sample_C.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the template Articles of Association for a public company limited by shares<\/a><\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cr.gov.hk\/en\/companies_ordinance\/docs\/AA_Sample_D.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the template Articles of Association for a company limited by guarantee<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63c529a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63c529a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#TOP\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Click here to return to the table of contents<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4157af3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4157af3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000; font-weight: bold;\">7. Prepare a company green box and company chop<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d9289c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d9289c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before registering a company in Hong Kong, you should consider whether you need to prepare a company green box and a company chop.<\/p><p>More details: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/company-green-box\">Company green box<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5e4391 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5e4391\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#TOP\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Click here to return to the table of contents<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-812c309 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"812c309\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000; font-weight: bold;\">8. Hong Kong company bank account<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-858db51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"858db51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To operate a business after registering a company in Hong Kong, it is essential to open a corporate bank account. Do not use a personal account for business purposes for convenience, as it may be regarded as \u201cmoney laundering\u201d. The bank may freeze or close your personal account at any time, and freezing company funds can lead to serious consequences such as cash-flow issues.<\/p><p>More details: <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/open-company-bank-account\/\">[Company bank account] Process, required documents, requirements and fees for opening a bank account in Hong Kong<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58a8e88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58a8e88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#TOP\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Click here to return to the table of contents<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6e1223 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6e1223\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a38446 uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"5a38446\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-946' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-54d4e51\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-54d4e51 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1\">Q: Where should I go to verify the identity of company members if I register a company myself?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>A: You may bring your identity document in person to the Companies Registry\u2019s Admiralty office to certify the identity of company members. 14\/F, High Block, Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong<sup>4<\/sup><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-ba032df\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-ba032df uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2\">Q: How long does it take to register a company in Hong Kong?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>A: It can be completed in as fast as one day, and you can apply for the BR online on the same day.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad01d28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ad01d28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PhokRoqjByg?si=Yh8L_S9RIeyKtYen\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efe74d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"efe74d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-381bfc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"381bfc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Registering a company to start a business is a major life decision. Entrepreneurs should first clearly understand the 8 key points to note, the Hong Kong company registration procedures, the quality of the agent, and the detailed breakdown of service fees.<\/p><p>If you are not familiar with the Companies Ordinance, it is recommended to use a company registration agent service. If a company breaches the Companies Ordinance, the company and its officers (including the company secretary) may be prosecuted and subject to default fines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4df732c elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4df732c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85268183861?text=Hi,%20General%20Accounting.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Enquire now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3739699 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3739699\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGeneral Accounting has been established for over 20 years and provides <strong>Hong Kong company incorporation<\/strong> services. 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If you have any questions about <strong>key points to note before registering a company in Hong Kong<\/strong>, our professional customer service managers can provide free initial <strong>company registration<\/strong> consultation assistance.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-881d888 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"881d888\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"#TOP\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Click here to return to the table of contents<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce76157 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce76157\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Further reading:<\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/cr-new-form\/\">[Companies Registry documents] When do the updates start? 10 key questions about completing the new forms (with Word form download)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/new-annual-return\/\">Step-by-step guide to completing the new Annual Return (NAR1) | Business nature code and description table (with link)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/company-secretary-services\/\">Company Secretary Licence, Qualifications, Legal Liabilities and Duties | TCSP licence requirements and renewal guide<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/cr-forms-guide\">[Companies Registry Forms Guide] How to fill in “BRN” and “CI Number”? Includes download links for new CR forms<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e1d6d78 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e1d6d78\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3092daf\" data-id=\"3092daf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33eb6fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33eb6fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"break-word\"><p>Sources <\/p><p>1. Trust and Company Service Providers Registry website<br\/>https:\/\/www.tcsp.cr.gov.hk\/tcspls\/?lang=zh<br\/>2. Companies Registry – Company Name<br\/>https:\/\/www.cr.gov.hk\/tc\/faq\/local-company\/company-name.htm<br\/>3. Companies Registry – Document Submission<br\/>https:\/\/www.cr.gov.hk\/tc\/electronic\/e-servicesportal\/docs_submission.htm<br\/>4. Companies Registry address<br\/>https:\/\/www.cr.gov.hk\/tc\/about\/contact\/office-addresses-service-hours.htm<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a854159 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a854159\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{"background_background":"classic"}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7635654\" data-id=\"7635654\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{"background_background":"classic"}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-709f404 uae-toc-hide-heading elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"709f404\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Questions about \u201cHong Kong company registration requirements\u201d<br \/>General Accounting provides free consultation<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1a980c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"b1a980c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{"_animation":"zoomIn"}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-792986d elementor-button-align-stretch elementor-widget elementor-widget-form\" data-id=\"792986d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{"step_next_label":"Next","step_previous_label":"Previous","button_width":"100","step_type":"number_text","step_icon_shape":"circle"}\" data-widget_type=\"form.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<form class=\"elementor-form\" method=\"post\" name=\"New Form\" aria-label=\"New Form\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"post_id\" value=\"25516\"\/>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"form_id\" value=\"792986d\"\/>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"referer_title\" value=\"[Setting up a HK Company] 8 Key Points for Starting a Company in Hong Kong! 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class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3371a61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3371a61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"uae-toc-hide-heading\">Would you like to learn about General Accounting\u2019s professional services?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d590569 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d590569\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-705bf81\" data-id=\"705bf81\" 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