🇭🇰 Business Structures in Hong Kong
Compare the available legal structures for company formation in Hong Kong. Each structure has different requirements, costs, and tax treatment.
Private Limited Company (Ltd)
私人有限公司
Min. 1 shareholder
HKD 1 (no minimum paid-up capital requirement)
1–3 business days
Foreign entrepreneurs entering the Asian marketE-commerce and SaaS businesses seeking a low-tax hubTrading companies leveraging Hong Kong's free port status
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Branch Office (Branch)
分行
Min. 0 shareholder
None (operates under parent company's capital)
2–5 business days
Multinational companies expanding into Asia without a separate legal entityCompanies testing the Hong Kong market before committing to full incorporationBusinesses that need to repatriate all profits directly to the parent company
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