Hong Kong Offshore Company Formation - Requirements

• DIRECTOR: Minimum of one Director. Corporations are permitted.
• SECRETARY: A local Secretary is necessary (this is provided as part of the Registered Agent service).
• SHAREHOLDER: Minimum of one Shareholder. Corporations are permitted.
• Shareholder(s), secretary and director(s) may be the same.
• SHARES & CAPITAL: The standard share capital is HK$ 10,000 made up of 10,000 shares of HK$ 1.00 each. Shares can be issued with par value only.
• NAME OF THE COMPANY: Must end with Limited or Ltd.

Other Information About Hong Kong Offshore Companies

• Status of the company: Hong Kong Non-Resident Company.
• Hong Kong companies pay 16% on profits generated in Hong Kong, profits generated from the rest of the world are not taxed.
• Financial statements, accounts or records must be kept for a Hong Kong Company. Annual audited Financial statements must be filed with the Hong Kong tax authorities. An Annual Return must be filed with the Companies Registrar.
• The Hong Kong incorporation documents do carry the name or identity of the shareholder(s) or director(s). As such the names appear on the public record.
• The object of the Company is to engage in any act or activity that is not prohibited under any law. A Hong Kong Company can do business with Hong Kong residents and Companies but any profits will be taxed.

Hong Kong Incorporation Package Includes

• Certificate of Incorporation,
• Memorandum and Articles of Association,
• Appointment of the First Director,
• Registered Office service to December following incorporation,
• Registered Agent service to December following incorporation,
• First year Government fees,
• Share certificates,
• The complete corporate package is delivered by express courier.