For entrepreneurs who are ready to do cross-border e-commerce, foreign trade to the sea, Amazon, TikTok Shop, Mektor and other platforms, registering a Hong Kong company is no longer just a way to “enhance the image of the company”, but to build a business.Compliance subjects, collection accounts, platform entry, tax planningThe first step in the process.

Especially after entering 2026, Hong Kong company registration, business registration, bank account opening and platform KYC audits are getting stricter. According to the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department's Business Registration Fees and Levies Table, for the period from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, the total cost of a one-year business registration certificate is HK$2,350, of which HK$2,200 is the business registration fee and HK$150 is the levy; and the total cost of a three-year business registration certificate is HK$6,170. The total one-year fee for a branch registration certificate is also HK$230.

This means that sellers who want to use a Hong Kong company to do cross-border e-commerce can not only focus on the “registration price”, but also pay more attention to the follow-up can not successfully open an account, can not pass the platform audit, whether the address is compliant, whether the tax is sustainable.

Enterprise Caiying Group provides cross-border overseas customers with “Hong Kong Company Registration + Bank Account Opening + Cross-border Platform Entry”One-stop landing program to help start-up sellers, traditional foreign trade transformation enterprises, multi-platform operation sellers, from 0 to 1 to build a complete seafaring business closed loop.

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First, why cross-border e-commerce sellers recommend registering a Hong Kong company?

1. Hong Kong companies are more suitable as cross-border e-commerce business entities

Hong Kong companies have a clear advantage in cross-border e-commerce scenarios compared to using mainland entities directly to go overseas:

• It can be used to apply for cross-border platform stores such as Amazon, TikTok Shop, Mektor and so on;
• A Hong Kong bank account or a third party collection account can be opened;
• Overseas orders, foreign exchange collections and international settlements can be undertaken;
• Favorable for brands going overseas, overseas customer trust and supply chain cooperation;
• The operational risks of different platforms and sites can be segregated through different entities.

For cross-border sellers who are just starting out, a Hong Kong company can serve as a lightweight, internationalized and sustainable operation offshore body; for sellers who already have business volume, a Hong Kong company can further undertake collection, tax planning and multi-platform matrix operation.

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2. Hong Kong has a simple tax system with low profits tax rate

Hong Kong companies are mainly involved in profits tax. According to the two-tier profits tax system announced by the Inland Revenue Department of Hong Kong, a profits tax rate of 8.25% applies to the first HK$2 million of assessable profits of a company, and 16.5% applies to the portion of assessable profits in excess of HK$2 million.

For cross-border e-commerce enterprises, they can also prepare information to apply for offshore profits tax exemption with the assistance of professional consultants and accountants if the business order signing, goods purchasing, logistics delivery and customer sourcing meet the conditions of offshore operation.

It is important to note that offshore exemption is not an automatic tax exemption, nor is it a “no tax payment if you register a Hong Kong company”. Enterprises must keep complete business contracts, logistics documents, capital flows, invoices, proof of office address and other information, and be assisted by professional organizations to conduct audits and tax returns.

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3. More flexible payment and receipt of funds, suitable for cross-border settlement

There is no foreign exchange control in Hong Kong. When a Hong Kong company is paired with a Hong Kong bank account or a cross-border third party collection account, it is more convenient to receive payment back from platforms such as Amazon, Meiktor, TikTok Shop, etc., and it is also easy to carry out multi-currency settlements in US Dollars, Hong Kong Dollars and Renminbi.

For cross-border e-commerce sellers, it is very critical to have a smooth financial link. A compliant Hong Kong company body, coupled with a physical bank account and an e-collection account, can effectively reduce the risk of subsequent platform freezing, inconsistent collection, and failure of KYC retroactive audits.

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Second, the registration of Hong Kong companies in 2026, the most important need to pay attention to these 3 changes

1. Reinstatement of business registration certificate fees and increased costs of registration and annual audits

With effect from April 1, 2026, the HK$150 levy was reinstated for Hong Kong business registration certificates. The one-year Business Registration Certificate will change from HK$2,200 in 2025/26 to HK$2,350 in 2026/27 and the three-year Business Registration Certificate will change from HK$6,020 to HK$6,170.

For cross-border sellers who are ready to register a Hong Kong company, it is recommended to plan the tempo of registration, annual review, account opening and platform on-boarding as early as possible, so as to avoid lengthening the cycle due to repeated modification of information, non-compliance of address, and bank replenishment.

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2. Increasing importance of address compliance requirements

In the past, many sellers would choose low-cost virtual addresses to save costs. But nowadays, address compliance has become an important audit item, no matter if it's a bank account opening, or a platform entry such as Amazon, Mektor, TikTok Shop and so on.

An address that has the following problems has a high subsequent risk:

• Multiple companies share the same virtual address;
• No lease could be provided;
• Unable to provide utility bills;
• Unable to receive government, bank, and platform correspondence;
• Unable to cooperate with platform or bank address verification;
• There is a serious mismatch between the address and the actual business information.

In the cross-border overseas program of Enterprise Caiying Group, the address service is not a simple “dependent address”, but provides supporting support around bank account opening, platform audit and follow-up letter processing, including leasing documents, letter collection, information assistance and risk underwriting.

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3. Bank account opening KYC audit more emphasis on business authenticity

Hong Kong bank account opening is no longer “a company can open”. Banks usually pay attention:

• Whether the company is truly in business;
• Whether the background of the shareholders and directors is clear;
• Availability of cross-border e-commerce platform information;
• Is there a purchasing contract, sales contract or link to a store;
• The source of funds and the reasonableness of the use of funds;
• Consistency of address, subject, and business model.

Therefore, when registering a Hong Kong company, it is necessary to synchronize the consideration of account opening information, rather than waiting for the company to be registered before the provisional preparation.

Enterprise CaiYing Group program set up a “Hong Kong company + bank account + electronic account + platform stationing” combination of logic, the purpose is to make the subject, address, collection and sales channels to form a closed loop, reduce the account opening and platform audit failure rate.

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Third, Hong Kong company registration need to prepare what information?

To register a Hong Kong limited company, you generally need to prepare the following information:

1. Name of the company

The name of a Hong Kong company usually needs to be in English, and the English name usually ends with “Limited”; the Chinese name is optional and usually ends with “Limited”. The name should not be duplicated with the registered company, and should not involve sensitive words such as bank, insurance, trust, etc., unless the appropriate license is obtained.

It is recommended to prepare 2-3 alternative names in advance to avoid the failure of nuclear name to affect the progress of registration.

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2. Information on directors and shareholders

Natural person shareholders or directors are generally required to provide:

• Identity card or passport;
• Proof of personal address;
• Contact Information;
• Shareholding;
• Information on directorships.

If the shareholders are business entities, they are also required to provide information such as business registration certificates, registers of directors, and authorization documents.

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3. Registered capital

The common registered capital of a Hong Kong company is HK$10,000, which is usually paid-in and does not require actual capital verification. For start-up cross-border sellers, the registered capital should not be blindly set too high, as subsequent equity transfer, stamp duty and other matters may be affected.

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4. Nature of operations

The nature of the business needs to be filled in according to the actual business content, for example:

• Cross-border e-commerce;
• International trade;
• Electronics sales;
• Clothing shoes and bags for sale;
• Home furnishings sales;
• Software Services;
• Brand Operations.

Cross-border e-commerce sellers are advised to fill in truthfully and keep the business description consistent when subsequent bank accounts are opened and platforms are onboarded.

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5. Registered address and statutory secretary in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong limited company must have a local registered address in Hong Kong and a statutory secretary. The official registration process at the Companies Registry usually requires the filing of an incorporation form for company registration applications, for example, the NNC1 form is used for companies limited by shares.

For cross-border e-commerce sellers, the registered address is not only the address on the registration documents, but also affects the bank account opening, platform second review, government letter receiving and annual review maintenance, so it is recommended to choose a professional organization that can provide complete address proof and follow-up services.

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Fourth, Hong Kong company registration process

Step 1: Company Name Search

Confirm the availability of the company name and avoid renaming or excessive similarity with existing companies.

Step 2: Prepare registration documents

Includes articles of association, NNC1 form, director and shareholder identification, registered address, and statutory secretary information.

Step 3: Submit your registration application

Applications can be submitted electronically or offline through the Hong Kong Companies Registry.

Step 4: Receive company registration documents

When registration is successful, it is usually obtained:

• Certificate of Incorporation;
• Business registration certificate;
• Incorporation Form;
• Articles of Incorporation;
• Stockbook;
• Minutes book;
• Company seals, etc.

Step 5: Open a bank account or third-party collection account

Upon completion of registration, you can choose a Hong Kong physical bank account, an e-banking account or a cross-border third party collection account according to your actual business.

Step 6: Apply for platform admission

Depending on the direction of your business, choose platforms such as Amazon, TikTok Shop, and Mercado to onboard.

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Fifth, cross-border e-commerce sellers how to choose the Hong Kong company account opening program?

After the Hong Kong company registration is completed, opening an account is the most critical step.

Many sellers get stuck in the account opening process, not mainly because the company registration fails, but because the bank thinks the business is unclear, the information is incomplete, the address doesn't match, or the source of funds can't be explained.

Enterprise Caiying Group suggests that cross-border sellers adopt the “dual-account mentality”:

1. Physical bank accounts in Hong Kong

Suitable for enhancing corporate image, undertaking large sums of money, and making long-term international settlements.

Common choices include banks such as Hang Seng, HSBC and Dah Sing. According to the product program, if customers do not choose Hang Seng Bank, they can also replace it with HSBC, Dah Sing and other banks according to the actual situation, and the difference in price is more than refundable.

2. Cross-border third-party collection accounts

Ideal for fast docking platforms for payback, such as Amazon, Mercado, TikTok Shop, etc.

Based on program recommendations:

• To do TikTok Shop, you can prioritize e-collection solutions such as Connect;
• Doing Amazon or Mercado, you can consider collection options such as Miles Exchange and Air Cloud Exchange;
• Specific rates can be evaluated in conjunction with the client's existing collection platform rates and flow.

This way, even if the physical bank account opening cycle is long, companies can first initiate collections through their e-accounts to avoid business stagnation.

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VI. How do Hong Kong companies get into Amazon, TikTok Shop, Mercado?

The current one-stop solution supported by Enterprise Caiying Group for cross-border platform onboarding mainly includes:

• Amazon;
• TikTok Shop;
• Mercado POP cross-border store.

It should be noted that different platforms and sites have different entry thresholds. According to the product program, TikTok Shop currently mainly supports Southeast Asia and the U.S. region of overseas warehouse shipment mode; Mektor mainly supports ordinary enterprise stores, FTI, semi-managed and fully managed are not included in the basic package.

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1. Amazon onboarding: focus on address, brand and taxes

Amazon sellers need to focus when using a Hong Kong company for onboarding:

• The body of the company is the same as the body that receives the payment;
• The registered address is real and compliant;
• It can be used in conjunction with the second trial of the platform;
• Plan ahead for trademark registration and brand filing;
• European stations need to focus on VAT;
• Sites such as Germany and France need to focus on EPR;
• Credentials are required for some categories.

If the company's main body, address and collection account are inconsistent, subsequent risks such as account audit, fund freezing and store association may be triggered.

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2. TikTok Shop onboarding: focus on site thresholds and shipping models

TikTok Shop rules vary widely from site to site. For sellers who plan to do Southeast Asia or US zone, you need to check in advance:

• Whether or not the target site entry threshold is met;
• Whether to use overseas warehouse shipment;
• Whether brand qualification is required;
• Whether a trademark or license is required;
• Whether VAT, EPR or product certification is involved.

If the information is incomplete, there may be subsequent problems such as audit rejection, inability to open the category, and store restrictions.

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3. Mercado entry: focus on Mexican tax codes and store types

Mercado is suitable for sellers who are laying out the Latin American market. Depending on the business model, it may involve:

• General corporate store;
• Self-shipment;
• Overseas warehouse;
• Mexican RFC tax ID number;
• Offshore Tax ID;
• Training chaperones;
• Platform Profile Review.

If the seller does the Mexican overseas warehouse model, it usually needs to focus on the RFC tax number issue; if it is a cross-border body, it also needs to evaluate the tax program in conjunction with the business model.

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VII. Which customers are suitable for the one-stop program of Hong Kong company + bank + platform?

Enterprise Finance Group's one-stop landing program is suitable for the following three types of customers:

1. Start-up cross-border sellers

I'm just getting ready to do Amazon, TikTok Shop, Mercado and other platforms, but I'm not familiar with the registration, account opening and onboarding process, and I need a clear set of startup options.

2. Traditional foreign trade or domestic trade transition enterprises

Already have a supply chain, product or capital base, but lack of cross-border entities, collection accounts and platform experience, and need “turnkey” services.

3. Sellers operating on multiple platforms

Already working on one platform, ready to expand to multiple platforms or multiple sites, hoping to isolate risk through different entities and reduce the risk of store associations, tax confusion and frozen funds.

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VIII. What problems can be solved by the one-stop service of the Enterprise Finance Group?

1. Identification: registration of Hong Kong companies

We help customers build legal cross-border business entities for platform entry, bank account opening, contract signing, brand operation and overseas collection.

2. Access to funds: physical + electronic bank accounts

Assist clients to match with Hong Kong physical banks and third party e-collection accounts to solve cross-border foreign exchange collection, settlement and platform payback problems.

3. Selling: matching platform onboarding pathways

According to the direction of the client's business, assist in docking Amazon, TikTok Shop, Mektor and other platforms onboarding information, to improve the completeness of information and audit pass rate.

4. Doing compliance: integrated maintenance of addresses, secretaries, annual reviews and audits

Through the services of compliant address, formal secretarial services, mail collection, annual review reminder, audit and tax filing, etc., we can reduce the risk of the company's subsequent fines, de-listing, bank closure, and platform reexamination.

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IX. Why is it not recommended to buy only low-priced Hong Kong company registration?

There are a lot of low-cost Hong Kong company registration services on the market, the price looks very low, but often only solve the “successful registration” of this step, can not solve the subsequent key issues.

It's not the company certificate itself that really affects the launch of a cross-border seller's business:

• Whether the address can be vetted by banks and platforms;
• Whether the bank account can be successfully placed;
• Whether the receiving account can be tied to the platform;
• Whether the platform entry profile is compliant;
• Whether someone is responsible for subsequent annual audits and audits;
• Whether the tax information can be traced over time;
• Whether government and bank correspondence is handled by anyone.

The core of the one-stop solution of Enterprise Caiying Group is not a simple agency, but to build a complete closed loop around “the main body of the company, compliant address, bank account, platform stationing, tax maintenance”.

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Ten, Hong Kong company follow-up annual review and audit can not be ignored

Just because a Hong Kong company is successfully registered does not mean that there are no subsequent maintenance costs. Companies are required to undergo annual audits, including the filing of annual returns and the renewal of business registration certificates.

The Hong Kong Companies Registry requires that the annual return of a local private company is normally required to be filed within 42 days after the anniversary date of incorporation, with late filing incurring higher registration fees.

In addition, Hong Kong limited companies are usually required to file audits and tax returns. For cross-border e-commerce companies, it is recommended to standardize the preservation from the first year:

• Platform sales data;
• Bank flow;
• Third-party collection streams;
• Procurement contracts;
• Sales contracts;
• Logistics documents;
• Invoices;
• Lease Agreements;
• Proof of address;
• Employee or operations related records.

The more complete the information, the more comfortable you will be in doing subsequent audits, filing tax returns, applying for offshore exemptions, and responding to bank reviews and platform retrospectives.

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XI. Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Q1: Can I definitely open a bank account after registering a Hong Kong company?

Cannot promise 100% account opening success. Banks will conduct a comprehensive review based on customer background, business authenticity, source of funds, platform information, address proof and so on. Professional organizations can do pre-audit of information before account opening and match more suitable bank or e-account solutions according to the customer's situation.

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Q2: Can I apply for a Hong Kong bank account without a domestic company?

It can be assessed. According to the Enterprise Caiying Group program, some cross-border e-commerce customers can apply for a bank account by combining platform information, business proofs, Hong Kong company information, etc.; if the review cycle of the physical bank is longer, it can also be synchronized with the configuration of the electronic collection account as a complementary funding channel.

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Q3：Can the platform entry guarantee 100% under the store?

The platform audit rules will be dynamically adjusted, can not promise 100% under the store. However, through the Hong Kong company, compliant address, complete information, platform rule adaptation and pre-audit, you can significantly improve the success rate of stationing, and reduce the risk of the second trial, replacement and dismissal.

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Q4: Do I have to buy trademarks, VAT, EPR and qualification certificates together?

Not necessarily. Value-added services should be selected based on the platform and country of sale:

• Amazon Europe usually needs to focus on VAT;
• European sites such as Germany and France need to focus on EPR;
• Branded operations are recommended to do trademark and brand filing in advance;
• Electronics, children's, food and medical, and toy products may require qualification;
• The Mercado Mexico overseas warehouse model requires a focus on the RFC tax code.

Value-added services are available as stand-alone options in the Enterprise Cai Ying Group program and are not mandatorily bundled.

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Q5: How long does the whole process take?

The time will be different for different customers with different data bases, bank audits and platform sites. Generally speaking, Hong Kong company registration can be completed faster; platform stationing can enter the audit after the information is complete; bank entity accounts usually have a longer audit cycle, which needs to be judged in conjunction with the bank scheduling, KYC and replenishment. It is also stated in the product program that the time limit for platforms such as Amazon, TikTok Shop, Merkle etc. is for reference only.

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Twelve, summed up: 2026 to do cross-border e-commerce, Hong Kong companies should be upgraded from “registration” to “compliance landing”.”

If you just get a set of Hong Kong company documents, but no compliant address, no bank account, no platform admission program, no annual audit and maintenance, the follow-up is easy to get stuck in the account opening, collection, platform second audit, tax declaration and so on.

Doing cross-border e-commerce in 2026, the core of Hong Kong company registration is no longer “cheap registration”:

• Subject Compliance;
• Address Compliance;
• Account opening compliance;
• Collection compliance;
• Platform Compliance;
• Tax Compliance;
• Follow-up maintenance compliance.

Enterprise Caiying Group specializes in providing one-stop services for entrepreneurs and cross-border enterprises going overseas, covering Hong Kong company registration, bank account opening, cross-border platform entry, trademark, VAT, EPR, tax code, annual review, audit and tax return, etc., to help clients launch cross-border business more efficiently and steadily.

If you need to handle Hong Kong company registration, Hong Kong bank account opening, Amazon / TikTok Shop / Mektor stationed, you can consult the Enterprise Caiying Group consultants:16620947137 (the same micro letter)The