Hong Kong: Global Finance and Gateway to China
A global financial hub with a territorial tax system: 8.25% on the first HKD 2m of profits and 16.5% above. We register a Hong Kong Limited, set up tax-residence, banking and align with Mainland China structures.
Setup time
2-4 weeks
Corporate tax
8.25% on first HKD 2m / 16.5% above
Foreign ownership
100% permitted
Main legal form
Hong Kong Limited (private company)
Futura Digital works with local partners and industry associations in Hong Kong.
Alexandra Kurdiumova
Co-founder, Futura Digital
Hong Kong stays a top-tier global jurisdiction: a real territorial tax system, English common law, a deep banking ecosystem and the most natural holding location above a Chinese WFOE.
Market
Why Founders Choose Hong Kong for Business Registration
Two-tier profits tax
Profits tax is 8.25% on the first HKD 2m and 16.5% above; only Hong Kong-sourced profits are taxable.
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Territorial tax system
Foreign-sourced income is generally outside the scope of Hong Kong profits tax, subject to the refined FSIE regime.
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Deep banking ecosystem
Hong Kong banks remain a working option for international clients when paired with proper substance and a credible profile.
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Gateway to Mainland China
Hong Kong is the most natural holding layer above WFOEs and JVs in Mainland China, with treaty benefits and capital-flow flexibility.
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Who It's For
Who Should Consider Registering a Company in Hong Kong
Trading and e-commerce
Cross-border trading and e-commerce companies that benefit from low tax on initial profits and a deep banking ecosystem.
Holding above Mainland China
Groups holding Chinese operating companies through a Hong Kong layer for treaty benefits and dividend planning.
Funds and family offices
Asia-focused funds and family offices using Hong Kong vehicles and licensed managers.
Tech and platform businesses
Tech and platform companies serving APAC clients with Hong Kong as the primary contracting entity.
How we help you open a company in Hong Kong
One partner for all questions
Hong Kong is fast on paper, but the substance story, FSIE rules and banking process are what actually decide if the setup works end-to-end.
Futura Digital manages the entire journey — from initial structuring to a fully operational company with bank accounts and a resident team.
- Incorporation: Hong Kong private limited company with company secretary and registered office.
- Tax setup: profits tax registration, FSIE positioning and audit setup.
- Residency: investment-as-entrepreneurs visa or employment visa for founders and key staff.
- Banking: realistic shortlist of Hong Kong banks and EMIs given the profile, with substance documentation.
- Ongoing: annual return, audit, profits-tax filing and changes to the Companies Register.
Setup process
Partners
We work with selected local partners in Hong Kong to support contractors, payroll and compliance for distributed teams.
- Local partner support for contractor management, banking compliance and personal tax accounting.
- Practical solutions for paying a distributed team and contractors across jurisdictions.
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