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Hong Kong incorporation timeline (2026)
Realistic timeline for incorporating in Hong Kong: 7 days for the entity, plus 4–10 weeks for banking and substance build-out.
- Day 0–2: KYC, name reservation, structure sign-off.
- Day 2–7: Filing and certificate of incorporation.
- Week 2–4: Registers, board minutes, statutory documents.
- Week 3–10: Banking introductions, file submission, account opening.
- Ongoing: Substance evidence, annual filings, BO updates.
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