Hong Kong company formation: 2026 guide

Hong Kong is a onshore jurisdiction in the APAC. Headline taxation: 16.5% profits tax, territorial system. Companies are typically operational in 7 days from approximately $3,200 all-in for first-year set-up.

Tax headline

16.5% profits tax, territorial system

Formation

7 days

From

$3,200

Treaties

47+

Substance

Offshore claim requires substance and operational evidence

Banking

HSBC, Standard Chartered, plus VASP-licensed banks since 2024

What we use Hong Kong for

· Trading company
· Crypto exchange
· Holding company

Highlights

· VASP regime (SFC)
· Territorial taxation
· Limited Partnership Fund
· Stablecoin Bill 2024

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