Hong Kong Company Formation FAQs

Hong Kong permits nominee director(s) and shareholder(s). 
 

Foreigners interested in starting a business and work towards achieving permanent residency can apply for the Start-up Visa. There are specific requirements you must satisfy including local backing for your venture. 

Offshore companies are designed for foreigners, so they have 100% foreign ownership. For other company formats, 100% foreign ownership is permitted. 

Companies registered in Hong Kong only pay tax on the business they conduct inside Hong Kong. 

There are banks that offer offshore accounts in Hong Kong.