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Premier Hong Kong SFC & HKMA Advisory Partner
Incorporate & Scale Your Hong Kong Financial Business
End-to-end guidance for company incorporation, HKMA Stored Value Facility licensing, MSO Remittance setups, SFC Licensed Activities, and VASP digital asset governance in Hong Kong.
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Setups Completed
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Hong Kong Practice
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CR Fast Track Setup
Corporate Architecture
Hong Kong Legal Structures
Select the most tax-efficient and legally compliant business structure for your expansion in Hong Kong.
Most Popular
Private Limited Company
Independent legal entity. Limited liability for shareholders.
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- Min Capital: HKD $1
- Local Company Sec. Req.
- Two-Tier Tax Rate Eligible
Subsidiary
Hong Kong Subsidiary
Foreign parent company holds majority or 100% shares.
- Separate Legal Entity
- Parent Liability Protected
- Offshore Profits Exemption
- Gateway to Mainland China
Branch
Branch Office
Extension of foreign parent registered under Companies Ordinance (Part 16).
- Foreign HQ Liability
- Designated Rep Required
- Direct Business Operations
- Seamless Bank Operations
Liaison
Representative Office
Temporary non-commercial entity registered with IRD for market research.
- Market Exploration Only
- No Revenue Operations
- Local Chief Rep Required
- Fast & Low-Cost Setup
SFC, HKMA & FinTech Advisory
Specialized Financial Services Portal
Select any child service below to view its complete licensing requirements, capital criteria, and regulatory workflow in Hong Kong.
Popular Service
Money Service Operator (MSO)
MSO licensing under Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) for cross-border money remittance and currency exchange.
Read Full GuideStored Value Facility (SVF)
HKMA SVF licensing, e-money issuance, prepaid account governance, user balance safeguarding, and regulatory filings.
Read Full GuideCrypto Currency Solution
Regulatory frameworks under SFC VASP licensing regime, stablecoin sandbox applications, and tokenomics legal opinions.
Read Full GuideSFC License Guidance
SFC Type 1, 4, and 9 regulated activities for securities dealing, asset management, and financial advisory.
Read Full GuideFinTech Business Setup
HKMA/SFC Fintech Supervisory Sandbox entry, open-banking API advisory, and strategic investor structuring.
Read Full GuideNFT Business Setup
Non-Fungible Token marketplace compliance under HK law, collective investment scheme (CIS) review, and IP contracts.
Read Full GuideCrypto Wallet & Exchange
SFC Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) licensing, custodial key governance, and Travel Rule compliance.
Read Full GuideCompany Secretary Services
Provision of local TCSP-licensed Corporate Secretary and Designated Representative under Cap. 622 Ordinance.
Read Full GuideCorporate Finance Solutions?
Cross-border M&A advisory, HK SFC Type 6 sponsorship, debt financing, and valuation opinion letters.
Read Full GuideListing on Stock Exchange?
HKEX Mainboard and GEM pre-IPO listing readiness, restructuring, and sponsor coordination.
Read Full GuideFinancial Company Advisory
Money Lenders License (MLL) under Cap. 163, restricted license banking (RLB), and institutional credit lines.
Read Full GuideCrypto Currency Solutions
Institutional Web3 governance, DeFi protocol risk assessments, and multi-jurisdictional tax advisory.
Read Full GuideCorporate Finance Solutions
Structured finance, private equity syndication, venture debt, and Hong Kong offshore tax exemption optimization.
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Step-By-Step Roadmap
Regulatory & Incorporation Guidance
Navigate Hong Kong's regulatory framework seamlessly with our clear operating phases.
Fast-Track CR Incorporation
Setting up a Hong Kong Private Limited company is streamlined and can be completed within 24 hours via e-Registry upon name approval and document submission.
- Company Name Search on Companies Registry (e-Registry) portal
- File NNC1 Incorporation Form & Articles of Association
- Obtain Business Registration Certificate (BRC) from IRD
- Electronic Certificate of Incorporation Issued
SFC, HKMA & MSO Licensing
Operating financial services, virtual asset platforms, or money remittance in Hong Kong requires approval from the SFC, HKMA, or Customs & Excise Department.
- MSO (Remittance), HKMA SVF, or SFC Type 1, 4, 9, VATP filings
- Appointment of Responsible Officers (RO) / Competent Officers (CO)
- AML/CFT Policies & Enterprise Risk Assessment drafting
- Paid-up capital verification and bank account safeguarding setup
Corporate Secretary & SCR Compliance
Under Section 474 of the HK Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), every company must appoint a local Company Secretary and maintain statutory registers.
- TCSP Licensed Local Corporate Company Secretary appointment
- Maintenance of Significant Controllers Register (SCR)
- Appointment of Designated Representative (DR)
- Registered business address in Central / Tsim Sha Tsui
Tax Incentives & Offshore Exemption
Hong Kong operates a territorial tax system, charging profits tax only on income arising in or derived from Hong Kong.
- Two-tier profits tax: 8.25% on first HKD $2M, 16.5% thereafter
- 0% Offshore Profits Claim eligibility for non-HK sourced income
- Zero capital gains tax, zero dividend tax, zero GST/VAT
- Comprehensive Double Taxation Agreements (DTA) network
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Hong Kong Setup Fee Estimator
Select your target services below to calculate an estimated setup package for your Hong Kong expansion.
Note: Statutory government filing fees to Companies Registry and IRD are included in final quotes.
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Our Hong Kong advisory team will review your business requirements and provide a confidential roadmap for CR incorporation, MSO licensing, or SFC regulatory approvals.
Hong Kong Office
Two International Finance Centre (2 IFC), 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong
Email & Helpdesk
contact@hkadvisory.hk
licensing@hkadvisory.hk
Operating Hours
Monday – Friday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM (HKT)