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In the context of globalization, more and more cross-border e-commerce enterprises choose to register Hong Kong companies in international business centers, and Hong Kong has become the first choice of many cross-border e-commerce entrepreneurs due to its superior geographical location, good rule of law environment, and low tax rates, many e-commerce bosses directly use Hong Kong companies to enter the cross-border platform.

So, what are the advantages of a Hong Kong company? And what platforms can be incorporated? To register a company in Hong Kong, what process must go through? And how much do you need to invest in the cost? In this article, we will analyze in detail the advantages of Hong Kong company registration, stationed platforms, registration process and cost, to help you quickly and efficiently start a business.

01 Why do cross-border e-commerce sellers register Hong Kong companies?

What are the business advantages of Hong Kong as a transit point for offshore business?

Important representatives of the Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency has elaborated on Hong Kong's business advantages at the meeting, encouraging mainland enterprises to make good use of Hong Kong's business advantages, and make full use of Hong Kong as the preferred platform for "going abroad", because Hong Kong's economic freedom is a global leader, the rule of law is excellent, the tax system is simple and competitive, for you to start to talk about Hong Kong's business environment, We will talk about the advantages of Hong Kong's business environment and tax system for you.

1) Tax policy: the cost advantage of simple and low taxes

Hong Kong's tax system is known for its simplicity, transparency and light tax burden, making it one of the world's most tax-friendly environments.

✅ Tiered profits tax system: the tax rate for the first HK$2 million of corporate profits is only 8.25%, and for the portion exceeding HK$2 million, the tax rate is 16.5%. This is a clear advantage over the Mainland's flat corporate income tax rate of 25%.

✅ Offshore Exemption: If your profits come from overseas (e.g. sales on platforms such as Amazon, TikTok Shop, etc.), you can apply for an offshore exemption from Hong Kong profits tax!

✅ Fewer taxes: Hong Kong has no value-added tax, capital gains tax, dividend tax and inheritance tax, making the tax system simpler and clearer.

✅ Double Taxation Avoidance: Taking advantage of Hong Kong's network of tax treaties is also an important tool for tax optimization. To date, Hong Kong has signed DTAs with over 50 countries and territories.

2) Free foreign exchange regime: facilitation of capital movements

As one of the world's three major financial centers, Hong Kong has no foreign exchange control and funds can flow freely in and out of different parts of the world, which can significantly reduce the cost of capital circulation and exchange losses for cross-border entrepreneurs.

✅Multi-currency support: the account can directly receive foreign currencies such as USD, EUR, GBP, etc., and also have the flexibility to transfer money to global suppliers, or even convert into RMB to remit back to the mainland.

✅ Support multi-platform operation: a Hong Kong company can register multiple platforms (Amazon, eBay, Shopify, etc.), and the mainland body to isolate, reduce the risk of "associated with the seal", coupled with the independence of the Hong Kong director, address, more conducive to compliance management.

3) Operational facilitation: logistics and supply chain optimization

Hong Kong is an important free trade port in the world, and most of the goods can be imported and exported tariff-free, which effectively saves logistics cost and time.

Zero tariff policy:Except for special commodities such as tobacco and alcohol, imported and exported goods are exempted from tariffs, reducing procurement and logistics costs.

Efficient customs clearance:As an international logistics hub, Hong Kong offers easy inbound and outbound cargo flow and shortens the lead time for stock preparation.

International Shipping Center:The port of Hong Kong is one of the busiest ports in the world, and top logistics companies such as DHL and FedEx provide fast and reliable international transportation services.

Great location:Proximity to the Mainland facilitates replenishment from Mainland factories while radiating to global markets (e.g. Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States).

Good storage facilities:Hong Kong has a mature warehousing infrastructure to support the flexible stocking needs of cross-border e-commerce.

4）Policy Advantage: A number of entrepreneurial policy support

To encourage the development of specific industries, the Hong Kong Government provides concessions such as additional deduction for R&D expenditures, a special fund for BUD, and tax exemption for start-ups.

✅ Company relocation system: allows overseas companies to directly relocate their place of incorporation to Hong Kong without changing their corporate identity or interrupting their business in order to enjoy the tax benefits and legal protection of Hong Kong, which saves both money and hassle.

✅ Introduction of key enterprises: The Hong Kong Government actively attracts mainland and overseas enterprises to settle in Hong Kong, provides investment and financing support and industrial resource matching, and helps them establish a foothold and further develop in Hong Kong.

✅ Entrepreneurship Support Program: To encourage the development of specific industries, the Hong Kong government provides concessions such as additional deduction for R&D expenditures, special fund for over BUD, and tax exemption for start-ups, etc. The 2025 Policy Address even directly announced 11 favorable measures to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to come to Hong Kong to start up their business.

5）Operation policy: simple company registration process

Hong Kong company registration process is relatively simple, the registered legal person is not limited to the country, over 18 years of age can apply for registration, the registered capital is not high, only 10,000 Hong Kong dollars, and fewer documents and formalities required, the approval of the speed, in general, a few working days can be completed within the company registration, which can allow enterprises to quickly carry out business.

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02 What cross-border e-commerce platforms can Hong Kong companies enter? (with specific conditions for each platform)

In the current cross-border e-commerce market, a phenomenon is quietly gaining popularity: more and more cross-border sellers are choosing to register their companies in Hong Kong and use it as a bridge to expand their global business.

Whether it is in the e-commerce park in Shenzhen or the digital trade center in Hangzhou, Hong Kong companies have become the industry's hotly debated "secret weapon". The list of mainstream e-commerce platforms where Hong Kong companies can be stationed is for your reference.

Different platforms have significant differences in market positioning, traffic characteristics and rules of stationing, sellers need to combine their own categories, target markets and operational capabilities to choose accurately.

The following is a detailed explanation of the mainstream platforms with high adaptability for Hong Kong companies:

1) Global Integrated Platform - Amazon

As a global traffic giant, focusing on high-end markets in Europe and the United States, with a high unit price and low return rate, Hong Kong companies have become the key to break through the threshold of "registered capital of 1 million or annual sales of 10 million" set for mainland enterprises under the new policy in 2026 - with the advantage of no minimum capital requirement for the contribution system. With the advantage of no minimum capital requirement, Hong Kong company can directly circumvent the threshold restriction.

Admission requires the provision of Hong Kong Business Registration Certificate, local independent operating address (to eliminate the secretary dependent address, to avoid the association of sealing) and the same name bank account, after passing the audit to enjoy the advantages of the global site linkage, suitable for 3C, home furnishing and other categories.

2) eBay

High tolerance for Hong Kong companies, no stringent revenue requirements, only need to provide proof of address, international credit cards and legal documents, suitable for niche specialty categories of deep plowing in Europe and the United States veteran market, the platform rules are mature, the flow is stable and short cycle of stationing.

3) Temu

Relying on cross-border supply chain advantages, the traffic growth rate is at the forefront of the industry, the entry of the need to provide Hong Kong company registration certificate, bank account and product compliance certificate, new sellers can enjoy the platform traffic support and logistics subsidies, suitable for cost-effective department stores, clothing and other fast-moving consumer goods categories to start quickly.

4) Regional features and social platforms

Southeast Asian market preferred Shopee and Lazada, Shopee covers Indonesia, Thailand and other six core markets, low logistics costs and support COD cash on delivery, adapted to local consumption habits, stationed in Hong Kong company business license, corporate identity card and company mailboxes, no mandatory operating experience requirements, suitable for beauty, mother and child and other categories of immediate needs.

5) Lazada

Backed by the Ali ecosystem, outstanding reputation in Malaysia, Singapore and other sites, some sites need to provide nearly 3 months of e-commerce operation water, you can enjoy the Ali system supply chain resources support.

6) Social track

Must choose TikTok Shop, relying on short video and live traffic dividend, accurate reach generation Z consumer groups, stationed need to submit Hong Kong company registration certificate, business registration certificate, office real map and legal person passport, 2026 audit tends to tighten, need to ensure that the qualification is true and complete, suitable for tide play, clothing, home goodies, and other visualization categories, and the platform supports the small store and live linkage operation, conversion efficiency is high.

7) Ecological and Emerging Platforms

Alibaba International Station is the core position of B2B cross-border trade, relying on Ali's global buyer resources, can effectively enhance the enterprise's international exposure, entry requires the provision of Hong Kong Business Registration Certificate, annual return, local bank account and operating address, suitable for factory-based sellers to docking overseas wholesalers and retailers.

8) Jingdong Global Sale

Open POP overseas warehouse semi-trusted business, covering the United States, Britain, Singapore and other nine core markets, stationed need to have the ability to store overseas warehouses, pay a deposit of $ 1,000, you can enjoy the logistics and distribution of Jingdong and the platform flow tilt, suitable for high unit price home appliances, home furnishing and other categories.

9) Speedway

As a cross-border retail platform of Ali system, covering more than 200 countries and regions around the world, there is no mandatory threshold for Hong Kong companies, acceptance of business license and brand qualification (trademark priority), new sellers can enjoy the flow of support, marketing tools subsidies and tens of billions of dollars of subsidies for overseas project support, suitable for low-priced attraction models and small and medium-sized brands to expand emerging markets.

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03 The process of registering a Hong Kong company

 1) Choice of company name

The first step in registering a Hong Kong company is to choose a suitable company name. Company names in Hong Kong are required to be simple, memorable and not duplicated with existing company names. To ensure the uniqueness of your company name, you can conduct a name search on the official website of the Hong Kong Companies Registry to make sure that the chosen name is compliant and has not been registered by others.

2) Determine the type of company

There are different types of companies you can choose to register in Hong Kong, the most common being a private limited company (Limited Company).

The advantage of a private limited company is that the liability of its shareholders is limited to the amount of their capital contribution and the risk is relatively low.

There are also other types of companies to choose from, such as public companies and unlimited companies. When choosing the type of company, you need to plan well according to your business needs and future development.

3) Preparation of registration documents

Registering a Hong Kong company requires the preparation of a series of documents, which mainly include:

- Articles of Association:This is an internal governing document of the company that sets out the rules of operation and the rights and obligations of the shareholders.

- Proof of the company's registered address:A company registered in Hong Kong must have a physical registered address, usually with a lease agreement or proof of property.

- Shareholder and director information:Identity documents of shareholders and directors, such as passport copies and proof of address, are required. A Hong Kong registered company can consist of one shareholder and one director, and the shareholder and director can be the same person.

4) Submission of application for registration

After preparing all the information, you need to submit the registration application to the Hong Kong Companies Registry. The registration application can be submitted online or in person. Usually, the processing time of the registration application is fast and can usually be completed within the open days.

5) Receive the Certificate of Registration

After your application is approved, the Registrar of Companies will issue you a Certificate of Incorporation. This certificate is the proof of your company's legal existence, after which you can start your business activities.

6）Opening a company bank account

After obtaining the Certificate of Incorporation, you will need to open a bank account for the company. The requirements for opening a company account vary slightly from bank to bank, but generally you will need to provide a certificate of incorporation, a copy of it, the articles of association and proof of identity of the directors and shareholders.

7) Application for Business Registration Certificate

After opening a bank account, you will also need to apply for a Business Registration Certificate (BRC), which is a required document to legally operate in Hong Kong. This certificate needs to be renewed annually and the cost is relatively low, usually around a few hundred Hong Kong dollars.

8) Taxation and Compliance Requirements

After registering your company in Hong Kong, you must follow the local tax regulations for annual financial audits and tax returns. Hong Kong has a low corporate income tax rate (16.5% in 2023) and there is no VAT, but you are still required to submit annual reports and audits to the Inland Revenue Department. If you plan to register US company / Singapore company / Japanese company / Thai company / Malaysian company / Canadian company / Mexican company / Brazilian company / British company / French company / New Zealand company / Japanese company / Singapore company / Vietnamese company / Indonesian company / Malaysian company and other foreign company registration related business and finance and tax services, or plan to register Hong Kong company / Shenzhen company / Guangzhou company / Shanghai company / Hangzhou company / Beijing company / Hainan company and other domestic companies registered business services, the company's annual audit audit / bookkeeping tax / payment of MPF / change of information / bank account opening / ODI record / BVI registration / tax compliance / cross-border e-commerce accompanied by running on behalf of the operation of the enterprise one-stop service, you can add my WeChat (phone with V: 13045886252) at any time to consult the↓ ↓ ↓ 

04 Fees for registering a Hong Kong company

Before you decide to register a Hong Kong company, you must be concerned about how much it will cost. Below are the major costs that may be involved in registering a Hong Kong company:

1) Registration Fee

The basic cost of company registration in Hong Kong includes the cost of company registration as well as business registration. According to the Hong Kong Companies Registry, the registration fee is around HK$1,000-2,000, while the business registration certificate fee is around a few hundred Hong Kong dollars. The exact fee will vary depending on the confirmation of the company name and the business scope of use.

2) Legal and professional service fees

Many companies choose to engage professional services when registering a Hong Kong company to ensure a smooth process. Law firms or professional agent Hong Kong secretarial firms usually provide incorporation services at a cost ranging from a few thousand to tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars, depending on the scope of services provided and the complexity of the company.

3) Rental of office space (can be flexible in the early stages depending on the actual situation)

Registering a company in Hong Kong requires a physical company address, which may mean renting office space. Office rental costs in Hong Kong vary greatly depending on location and size, with rents typically ranging from a few thousand to tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars, and it is often advisable for new companies to start with a shared office or virtual office.

4) Hong Kong bank account opening fees

When opening a company's Hong Kong bank account, some Hong Kong banks will charge an account opening fee. Although most banks do not charge an annual fee, it is important to be aware of the minimum deposit requirements for maintaining a bank account after opening an account to avoid other unnecessary fees.

5) Other possible costs

In addition to the above expenses, you also need to consider the annual audit fee, business insurance, staff salary and other related expenses. Although the tax rate in Hong Kong is low, good financial planning can still help you better manage your finances and operate legally, thus avoiding unnecessary expenses.

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