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Your Hong Kong company, set up from anywhere in the world.
Captime registers your HK limited company end-to-end — Certificate of Incorporation, Business Registration Certificate, government filings, and a neobank intro. One honest price, government fees passed through at cost, zero travel to Hong Kong required.
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One honest price. No tiers, no games.
We built Captime because we were tired of starter / pro / premium menus on every incorporation site. You're a founder — you want an HK company and a business account, fast. Here's what it actually costs, broken down to the dollar.
- Certificate of Incorporation (CI)
- Business Registration Certificate (BRC)
- Articles of Association
- Government filing fees (NNC1 + IRBR1) At cost
- Neobank account opening assistance Free
- Dedicated support team
Where your money goes
- Government fees at cost — no markup, no packaging tricks
- No tiers to decode — no starter / pro / premium games
- Full price breakdown in checkout before you pay
- Built by founders — we built what we'd want to buy ourselves
What you need to register a Hong Kong company as a non-resident
Hong Kong allows 100% foreign ownership of private limited companies. No local partner, no residency requirement, no restrictions on nationality.
Registered office in Hong Kong
Every company needs a physical HK address on file. P.O. Boxes are not permitted. Captime can provide this as an add-on to your incorporation.
Company secretary based in HK
The Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) requires a secretary who is a Hong Kong resident or a locally registered corporate body. Captime fulfils this role for you.
Your passport and proof of address
Each director and shareholder provides a passport scan and a recent overseas address document dated within the last 3 months.
That's it. We handle the rest — from preparing Form NNC1 to filing with the Companies Registry and Inland Revenue Department.
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We've stripped out the complexity so you can go from decision to fully registered HK company without leaving your desk.
Start your order
Tell us about your company and choose what you need. Not sure? Our team can advise in a 15-minute call.
Send us your documents
Upload your passport and proof of address through our secure portal. We prepare all incorporation paperwork.
We file everything
We submit your application to the Companies Registry and apply for your Business Registration Certificate. Typical turnaround: 1–3 business days.
You're incorporated
You receive your CI, BRC, and all statutory documents digitally. If you opted for company secretary or registered address, they're active from day one.
A step-by-step breakdown of HK company registration for non-residents
Each step in plain English, so you know exactly what's happening with your filing.
The most common choice for foreign entrepreneurs is a Private Company Limited by Shares. It requires a minimum of one director (any nationality, any country of residence) and one shareholder (who can be the same person as the director). There is no minimum share capital requirement, though most companies issue shares at HK$1 each.
Your name must be unique and not already registered with the Hong Kong Companies Registry. English names must end in "Limited." Chinese names must end in "有限公司." You can register in English only, Chinese only, or both — but you cannot combine English and Chinese in a single name.
Directors and shareholders can be individuals or corporate entities of any nationality, based anywhere in the world. You will need to provide identification documents — typically a passport and a recent proof of overseas residential address for each individual.
The Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) mandates that every Hong Kong company maintain a physical registered address within the territory. This is where the government sends official correspondence — it cannot be a P.O. Box. If you don't have premises in Hong Kong, Captime can supply a compliant address as part of your package.
Hong Kong law requires every limited company to have a company secretary who is either an individual ordinarily resident in Hong Kong or a body corporate with a registered office or place of business in Hong Kong. This statutory role is responsible for maintaining compliance with the Companies Ordinance. Foreign-owned companies almost always appoint a professional services firm to act in this capacity.
Once all details are confirmed, the incorporation application (Form NNC1) is submitted electronically to the Companies Registry. Simultaneously, a Business Registration application (Form IRBR1) is filed with the Inland Revenue Department. Upon approval, you receive a Certificate of Incorporation and a Business Registration Certificate. Your company is then legally registered and authorised to operate.
Selling online? Here's why an HK company makes sense.
Whether you're on Amazon, Shopify, or running cross-border trade through your own store, a Hong Kong limited company gives you a strategic edge.
Many international processors and marketplace platforms require a registered company in a recognised jurisdiction. Hong Kong is widely accepted by Stripe, PayPal, and major Asian payment networks.
A Limited company registered in Hong Kong carries weight with manufacturers and marketplace operators across Asia. It signals legitimacy and makes onboarding faster.
Hong Kong operates a territorial tax system — only profits sourced within Hong Kong are taxable. If your revenue is generated outside HK, you may qualify for offshore tax exemption.
Hong Kong's banking infrastructure supports multi-currency accounts, making it straightforward to receive payments in USD, EUR, GBP, RMB, and other major currencies.
Frequently asked questions
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No. Hong Kong places no residency restrictions on company directors or shareholders. You can be based anywhere in the world and own 100% of your Hong Kong company. The entire incorporation process can be completed remotely.
Yes. A Hong Kong private limited company requires a minimum of one director and one shareholder, and these can be the same person. There is no requirement for a second director or a local nominee.
Typically 1–3 business days from the date we submit your application to the Companies Registry. We prepare all paperwork in advance, so the main variable is the Registry's processing time.
For each director and shareholder: a clear scan of their passport and a proof of overseas residential address dated within the last 3 months (such as a utility bill, bank statement, or government-issued letter). Corporate shareholders need certified copies of their certificate of incorporation and articles of association.
The Certificate of Incorporation (CI) is issued by the Companies Registry under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) and confirms your company's legal existence. The Business Registration Certificate (BRC) is issued by the Inland Revenue Department under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310) and authorises your company to carry on business in Hong Kong. Both are obtained during the incorporation process and included in your base fee.
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