Founder Notes
Hong Kong company registration in 2026
A founder’s field guide for tech and e-commerce
Hong Kong's incorporation flow has changed quietly but materially in 2026. The Unified Business Identifier (UBI) is now the canonical company number for banking, payments, and tax — not the older Company Registration Number that older guides still focus on.
What actually matters
For tech and e-commerce founders, the BRN/UBI is the number you will quote on every platform onboarding form, every payment-processor application, and every tax filing.
