Company Incorporation | Ascentium Hong Kong

Our Incorporation Process

The process usually takes 3 to 5 working days, depending on registry processing times.

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Structure Assessment

We review your intended activities, ownership and regulatory requirements. We also collect documentation required for Know Your Customer (KYC) and regulatory due diligence purposes.

Document Preparation

We prepare incorporation forms and supporting documentation required under the Companies Ordinance.

Registry Filing

We submit the application to the Hong Kong Companies Registry and apply for a Business Registration Certificate.

Certificate Issuance

You receive your Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate.

Post-Incorporation Compliance Setup

We establish statutory registers and outline your ongoing filing obligations.

Private Limited Company

A separate legal entity incorporated under the Companies Ordinance.

Limited liability for shareholders
100% foreign ownership permitted
Minimum of one director and one shareholder
Mandatory Hong Kong company secretary
Registered office address in Hong Kong required

This is the most common structure for trading, investment and operating businesses.

Branch Office

A registered non-Hong Kong company operating in Hong Kong.

Extension of a foreign parent company
Parent company retains full legal liability
Registration required with the Hong Kong Companies Registry

Suitable for established overseas corporations expanding into Hong Kong.

Representative Office

A non-operating presence in Hong Kong.

Cannot conduct revenue-generating activities
Limited to liaison, promotion and market research functions

Often used for market entry assessment before full incorporation.

We incorporate companies in full compliance with the Companies Ordinance and Companies Registry requirements.

Your incorporation is handled by experienced corporate secretarial professionals based in Hong Kong.

We coordinate Hong Kong structures with regional and global entities where required.

Incorporated by Professionals

Our Hong Kong incorporation services are delivered by qualified corporate secretarial professionals with direct registry filing experience.

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Corporate Secretarial & Compliance

Ongoing statutory compliance and Companies Registry filings.

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Business Licensing

Regulatory guidance, licence application preparation and submission to Hong Kong authorities.

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Intellectual Property

Tailored registration, protection and management of intellectual property in Hong Kong.

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ESOP & EBT

Employee share scheme implementation and trust administration for share awards and RSUs.

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IPO

Pre-IPO preparation, listing application support and post-IPO governance and compliance.

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Escrow

Independent holding of funds, documents or assets pending satisfaction of agreed conditions.

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In most cases, it takes 3 to 5 working working days after assessing the structure and collecting the KYC items.

Yes. Hong Kong permits full foreign ownership of private limited companies.

No. However, a Hong Kong company secretary and registered office address are mandatory under the Companies Ordinance.

You will need identification documents, proof of address and details of all directors, shareholders and ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) for compliance and due diligence purposes.

A company must file an Annual Return (Form NAR1) with the Companies Registry and renew its Business Registration Certificate with the Inland Revenue Department. It must also maintain statutory registers and meet profits tax filing obligations.

We do more than file your incorporation documents. Ascentium combines experienced Hong Kong corporate secretarial professionals with a global advisory platform. You work with a named specialist who understands your ownership structure, regulatory obligations and cross-border considerations. We incorporate your company in strict accordance with the Companies Ordinance and guide you through your ongoing statutory requirements from day one. Our technology supports accuracy and consistency. Our people take responsibility for delivery. You receive clear answers, accountable service and compliance support that continues long after incorporation.