General Guide to Company Incorporation in Hong Kong

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Company Incorporation in Hong Kong

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• Any company in Hong Kong needs to be registered with the Companies Registry and obtain its permits for functioning.

• The process to register a company in Hong Kong is easy and investors need to follow a few steps. Our company registration experts in Hong Kong can detail this process for you.

1. Choose the Type of Hong Kong Company

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• The first step is to choose the most suitable type of company. Options include:

the limited liability company; the partnership; the sole proprietorship;

2. Choose a suitable name for the Hong Kong Company

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• The second step when incorporating a company in Hong Kong is to choose an appropriate name that is not offensive or infringes any intellectual property rights.

• An online check can be performed with the Trademark Register.

3. Prepare the Documents for Company Registration in Hong Kong

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• The following documents must be submitted to the Companies Registry in order to register the Hong Kong legal entity:

the incorporation form; a copy of the company’s articles of association; a notice of business registration office.

4. Obtain the Hong Kong Business Registration Certificate

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• After the registration is complete, the business owner in Hong Kong collects the Certificate of Incorporation and the Business Registration Certificate.

• These two documents can be released in electronic form or in hard copy and they have the same legal value.

5. Open a Bank Account in Hong Kong

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• The new company will need to open a bank account in Hong Kong where the minimum share capital will be deposited.

• Many international banks have opened branches in Hong Kong and investors may choose to open a bank account with whichever bank offers the most suitable services.

6. Obtain Special Permits and Licenses in Hong Kong

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• Depending on the chosen business field, companies will need to obtain additional special permits and licenses to conduct their activities.

• Our company registration experts in Hong Kong can help you apply for these permits for import and export operations or other business activities in the city.

7. Hiring Employees in Hong Kong

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• After the company is operational, its founders can hire employees in Hong Kong. For this purpose, they will need to draw up an employment contract and observe the Employment Law.

• Hong Kong has a large number of talented employees but investors can also hire foreign personnel using a work permit.

Assistance for Company Registration in Hong Kong

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• We can help you choose the most suitable type of company and start the incorporation procedure.

• Our company registration experts in Hong Kong can give you more information and guidance regarding the company incorporation procedure in the city.

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