{"id":31,"date":"2026-09-17T08:10:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T08:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vivosgroup.com\/hk\/services\/company-incorporation\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T01:02:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T01:02:24","slug":"company-incorporation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vivosgroup.com\/hk\/services\/company-incorporation\/","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong Company Formation (Private Company Limited by Shares)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-section--grey vv-hero has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b7edd97f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"vv-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Hong Kong services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hong Kong Company Formation (Private Company Limited by Shares)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vv-lede wp-block-paragraph\">We incorporate Hong Kong private companies limited by shares for owners anywhere in the world, delivered by VIVOS Corporate Services (HK) Ltd. No director needs to be resident in Hong Kong, which makes it one of the more straightforward jurisdictions to enter \u2014 provided the company is set up with its eventual banking and tax position in mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-facts has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2eebee45 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Typical timeline<\/td><td>3-5 business days after name approval and Companies Registry filing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Foreign ownership<\/td><td>100% allowed \u2014 no restriction on foreign ownership<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Local director required<\/td><td>No \u2014 but a Hong Kong-resident company secretary is mandatory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum share capital<\/td><td>No statutory minimum; commonly HK$1 nominal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-prose has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2eebee45 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s included<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name availability check and incorporation with the Companies Registry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Registration Certificate and annual renewal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Articles of association, including tailored provisions for joint ventures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered office address and statutory record keeping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration of non-Hong Kong companies establishing a place of business<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-faq has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2eebee45 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a foreigner own 100% of a Hong Kong company?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Hong Kong places no restriction on foreign ownership and does not require a local director, which is one reason it&#8217;s a common choice for holding companies and trading entities.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a Hong Kong resident director?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Directors can be based anywhere in the world. You do need a company secretary who is either ordinarily resident in Hong Kong or a body corporate with a Hong Kong registered office \u2014 a role we provide.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does company formation take in Hong Kong?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically 3 to 5 business days after the name is checked and the incorporation documents are filed with the Companies Registry, assuming documents are ready.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-section--navy vv-section--tight has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2eebee45 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk to us about company formation in Hong Kong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button vv-btn-gold\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/hk\/contact\/\">Get in touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can a foreigner own 100% of a Hong Kong company?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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