Your Hong Kong Company, Handled from Day One.
Set up your HK company remotely — from just HK$4,315 (~US$550) with government fees at cost. 100% remote, no travel needed. Company secretary and registered address available if required.
- 100% remote — no travel to Hong Kong required
- Business Bank Account opening — FREE
- Government fees included — at cost, no markup
- Registered address and company secretary available from day one
- Ready in as few as 24 hours
Why founders pick us over the big platforms
Sleek, Osome, and dozens of other providers cover Hong Kong as one market among many. We made it our only one.
Hong Kong Is All We Do
No Singapore office. No UK arm. Every person on our team, every process we've built, every compliance update we track — it's all Hong Kong. When the Companies Registry changes a rule on Friday, we know about it before Monday.
Built for Founders Who Aren't Here
You don't need a Hong Kong address, a local partner, or a plane ticket. Digital document signing, video consultations across time zones, and a team used to working with founders in London, Sydney, Toronto, and everywhere in between.
Your Price Is Your Price
We separate government fees from our service fee so you know exactly where every dollar goes. HK$420 for our work, HK$3,895 for the Government — that's it. Add company secretary or registered address only if you need them.
E-Commerce Founders Welcome
Selling on Amazon, Shopify, or cross-border marketplaces? We understand why you need an HK entity — payment gateway access, supplier credibility, and favourable tax treatment. Our setup is designed around what online sellers actually need.
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
Founders from 20+ countries trust us with their HK company
"The whole registration was done before I'd even finished my morning coffee in Vancouver. Everything was explained clearly, fees were exactly as quoted, and my CI arrived in three days."
"I'd been quoted three times the price by a traditional firm in Central. Captime did it for a fraction of that and handled the company secretary appointment as part of the package."
"Switching our accounting to Captime was painless. They assigned a dedicated accountant who actually understands our business structure. Having everything under one roof saves us real time every month."
"We needed an HK entity for our e-commerce operations across Asia. Captime understood exactly why we were incorporating and tailored the setup to our needs. The mail forwarding has been particularly valuable."
"Setting up in Hong Kong from Germany felt daunting until I found Captime. They walked me through every document, handled the Companies Registry filing, and the pricing was transparent with zero surprises."
"I compared five incorporation services before choosing Captime. The difference was the pricing clarity — I could see exactly what was a government fee and what was their service charge. That honesty earned my trust."
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.
Check if your company name is available
Availability is indicative only and subject to final confirmation by the Companies Registry. English names must end in "Limited.""I was quoted US$ 3,500 by a traditional accounting firm in Wan Chai for the same service. Captime did everything for less than half that, and the whole process was done remotely in under a week."
Rachel SummersOperations Director, property firm
A step-by-step breakdown of HK company registration for non-residents
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.
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 currencies.
Already incorporated? We handle accounting too.
Bookkeeping, financial reporting, employer returns, audit preparation, and Profits Tax filing — managed by a dedicated accountant who knows Hong Kong compliance inside out.
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Frequently asked questions
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 incorporation.
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