Save HK$150 per year by doing it now!

March 31, 2026The last window to "save money" on Hong Kong company registration and annual audit. After this day, whether new or renewed license, you have to pay an extra HK$150 per year. This is not speculation, is the Hong Kong government black and white official adjustment.

This "official fee increase" is essentially that:Expiry of the two-year "HK$150 Business Registration Levy Relief" in 2024-2026 and its reinstatement with effect from April 1, 2026The

The two-year "Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund Levy" relief policy will come to an end on March 31, 2026 without any buffer period. For anyone who owns or plans to own a Hong Kong company, this is the "last train" that must be seized.

Your core pain point is nothing more than: how much did it really go up? What does it have to do with me? Can I really save by doing it now? Will it be a hassle?

This article is the "action guide" for you . I'll tell you, in the most straightforward terms, all the details of the official fee adjustments, the right numbers to see if you're affected, and why you have to make a decision in the next few days. After reading this, you'll realize that acting now will save you more than just money, but also time and future hassles.

01 The official announcement of the hammer: April 1, this money must be paid

First of all, this is not a case of intermediaries creating anxiety, but an official decision of the Inland Revenue Department and the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong. The core adjustment is just one sentence: the annual levy of HK$150 on the Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund will be resumed.

In the past two years, in order to help ease the burden of enterprises, the Hong Kong Government temporarily waived the collection of this sum of money. Now that the economy has recovered and the grace period has come to an end, what should have been collected will still have to be recovered. Therefore, this is not an increase in fees and charges, but a "resumption of fees and charges".

Cost changes, in one chart:

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Delineate the focus:

• Affects all acts of "licensing":Whether you are registering a brand new Hong Kong company or your old company is due for renewal of a new Business Registration Certificate (the core part of the annual audit), as long as the effective date of your application is on or after April 1, you will be charged at the new rate.
• No exceptions, no buffers:The Hong Kong Government has announced that the deadline is March 31st and the implementation will take place on April 1st on time. The system works on the date of submission and the effective date, and will not make accommodations because you don't know.

So don't wait and see."Submit a day early and lock in the old price.", is the most tangible logic of action at the moment.

02 Counterpoint: These four categories of people, check your schedule quickly

Think HK$150 is chump change? Don't jump to conclusions yet. This adjustment is full-coverage, and as long as you have something to do with a Hong Kong company, you can hardly escape. Let's see if you are one of them:

Category I: [Programmatic]

People who are planning to register a Hong Kong company for foreign trade, cross-border e-commerce (Amazon, Shopee, TikTok Shop), branding overseas, or simply want to have an offshore company for asset allocation. Your company has not yet been born, but the "birth certificate" is about to increase in price.

Category II: [Renewalist]

You already have a Hong Kong company in your name and its Business Registration Certificate is about to expire (usually around the anniversary date). The annual review centers around the renewal of this certificate. Your company has to "renew" and the renewal fee has gone up.

Category III: [Operational]

Business owners who use Hong Kong companies to receive and pay foreign exchange, do brand filing on overseas platforms, open offshore accounts, or for tax planning. Any change of company information or renewal of certificates involves business registration. Your company is "in operation" and the maintenance costs are increasing.

Category 4: [Wait-and-see faction]

For those of you who have always found Hong Kong companies useful, but have always felt that there is no hurry, just wait a little longer. The "urging bell" for the policy window to close is ringing, and your hesitation has a clear price tag.

Simply put, as long as you need to deal with Hong Kong companies in the future, you will have to face this additional cost sooner or later. To do it now is to actively choose the "cheap" option.

03 Why you must act in these three days? It's not just about saving 150 bucks

Many people will think, "An extra 150 a year for three years and 450 seems affordable?" If that's all you're counting on, the pattern is small. Act now and you'll earn at least three more important things:

1. Locking in long-term costs and enjoying the "policy dividend"

Business registration certificates are issued for one or three years at a time. If you apply for it now at the old price, you will automatically save HK$150 per year over the next one to three years compared to those who apply for it after April 1, and this is equivalent to locking in a low-cost "entry ticket" or "renewal ticket" in advance. This is equivalent to locking the low-cost "admission ticket" or "renewal ticket" in advance, enjoying the last wave of policy dividends. For those of you who intend to hold a Hong Kong company for a long time, this is a continuous "income".

2. Avoid end-of-month congestion and ensure a smooth process

Based on previous years' experience, the number of applications flooding into the system spikes three days before such policy deadlines. What does this mean? The review may become slower, the queue longer, and the issuance of certificates may be delayed. If you're stuck submitting on the last day, it's not worth it in case the effective date falls on April 1 because of a delay due to network or material issues. Acting in advance means leaving yourself a sufficient buffer time to ensure that nothing goes wrong and that you don't delay your subsequent serious business of opening accounts, signing contracts, and collecting payments.

3. Enhance compliance awareness and stay away from higher fines

The bottom line of compliance for a Hong Kong company is to be on time for the annual audit. Failure to do so will result in penalties that can add up over time, from a few hundred Hong Kong dollars initially, to thousands of Hong Kong dollars over time, or even result in the company being compulsorily struck off (deregistered). Taking advantage of the favorable price now to get things done is essentially paying for peace of mind and avoiding paying more expensive late fees in the future. Compliance is always the most cost-effective investment in offshore company operations.

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04 Fees rise, value remains: why Hong Kong companies still smell good?

Although it costs HK$150 more per year, the Hong Kong company's status as a "value-added business tool" has not been shaken in the least. Its core advantages are far beyond the influence of this fee fluctuation:

• Tax friendly:With a two-tier profits tax system (the tax rate for the first HK$2 million profit is only 8.25%) and no VAT or sales tax, it is a globally recognized low-tax region.
• Foreign exchange freedom:Funds in and out of the control, the perfect solution to cross-border e-commerce receipts, foreign trade settlement pain points.
• International credibility:The signboard of "Hong Kong Company" is still highly recognized when opening overseas bank accounts, participating in international exhibitions and brand packaging.
• Maintenance is simple:There is only one annual review and one tax return each year, unlike mainland companies that have so many trivial business and tax matters, which is very suitable for entrepreneurs with light assets operation.

So the HK$150 can be seen as a small "maintenance fee" for all the above advantages. It does not change the cost-effectiveness of a Hong Kong company, but only makes the cost of "getting on the train" or "renewing", there is a clear time watershed.

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05 Guidelines for action

Time is running out, so if you decide to act, please follow these steps:

Step 1: Identify needs

• New registration: Prepare the company name, shareholder and director information, registered capital, business scope and other information.
• Annual Renewal: Locate your Hong Kong Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate from the previous year and confirm the expiration date.

Step 2: Preparation of materials

Basic materials include:

• A copy of the company's certificate of incorporation
• Copy of business registration certificate (required for annual audit)
• Copy of valid ID card/passport of director-shareholder
• Up-to-date information on company registered address and statutory secretary

Step 3: Grab and submit

Be sure to add the following to theMarch 31, 2026 at 23:59Complete the application and submit it successfully before! Whether you do it on behalf of the Government through a professional service organization or on your own on the Hong Kong Government website, you must ensure that it is completed by this time.

A final reminder: policies wait for no one, and deadlines are not postponed for anyone. The money saved, while it may not seem like much, is a reflection of your sensitivity to the cost of doing business and your mastery of compliance timelines. In the business world, that kind of sensitivity and decisiveness often leads to greater value.

Disclaimer: The content of this article is based on the measures announced by the Inland Revenue Department and the Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in the 2026-27 Budget, and is intended to provide information for reference. Please refer to the latest announcement of the Hong Kong official organizations for the specific fees and implementation details. It is recommended to consult a professional service organization before proceeding with the relevant business.

If you have any questions about Hong Kong company registration, annual audit renewal, or any Hong Kong company queries and need professional assistance to complete them quickly, please feel free to contact us now. Time is limited, act fast!

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(Sources of policy information in this article: Official website of the Inland Revenue Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and relevant announcements and explanations of the 2026-27 Budget.)

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