Why Hong Kong SAR

Why Set Up a Company
in Hong Kong?

Low taxes, 100% foreign ownership, world-class banking, and a direct gateway to Mainland China — Hong Kong is the platform for ambitious businesses expanding in Asia.

Key Advantages

The Hong Kong Advantage

16.5%
Profits Tax Rate
Two-tier: 8.25% on first HKD 2M — one of Asia's lowest effective rates
0%
Offshore Income Tax
Foreign-sourced profits are not taxable in HK — territorial taxation principle
0%
Capital Gains & GST
No capital gains tax, no GST/VAT, no withholding tax on dividends or interest
100%
Foreign Ownership
No local partner required — any nationality can own 100%
1–5
Days to Incorporate
One of the world's fastest registration systems — fully online via CR e-portal
HKD
Stable Currency
Pegged to USD since 1983 — stable, freely convertible, globally accepted
Jurisdiction Comparison

Hong Kong vs Singapore vs BVI vs Cayman

Choosing the right jurisdiction is one of the first decisions we help you make.

FactorHong KongSingaporeBVICayman
Foreign Ownership✓ 100%✓ 100%✓ 100%✓ 100%
Corporate Tax Rate16.5% (8.25% on first HKD 2M)17% (10% on first SGD 100K)✓ 0%✓ 0%
Capital Gains Tax✓ None✓ None✓ None✓ None
GST / VAT✓ None9% GST✓ None✓ None
China Market Access✓ Direct via CEPALimited✗✗
Offshore Income✓ Not taxableLimited exemption✓ Not taxable✓ Not taxable
Banking System✓ World-class✓ StrongLimitedLimited
Incorporation Speed1–5 days1–3 days1–3 days3–5 days
Statutory AuditYes — all companiesYes (above threshold)✓ Not required✓ Not required
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Hong Kong Is Ready for Your Business

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