A Hong Kong private limited company needs at least one director and shareholder (can be the same person, any nationality), a local company secretary, a registered HK address, and standard capital of HKD 10,000. Mainland founders typically complete setup remotely in 5-7 working days.
Requirements: (1) at least one director aged 18+ (no residency requirement); (2) one shareholder (can be corporate or the same person as director); (3) a Hong Kong company secretary (must be HK resident or HK company); (4) a registered HK office address; (5) standard authorized capital HKD 10,000 with no minimum paid-up. Documents: passport/ID copies, proof of address, and proposed company names (English and/or Chinese). Timeline: 5-7 working days for electronic incorporation. Mainland founders should note: registration is easy, but the real work is the bank account and the annual audit/tax compliance that follows — plan both before registering.
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