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Hong Kong company compliance, in plain English.
Short, factual guides for founders running Hong Kong companies from anywhere — current government fees, real deadlines, no jargon.
Incorporation
The private limited company: what you actually need, and how the process works
What the structure legally is, when it beats a sole proprietorship or a branch, the six requirements — and the process end to end: filing, bank, licences, visas, bookkeeping.
9 min read · Updated July 2026Incorporation
How to incorporate a Hong Kong company as a foreign founder
Requirements, documents, 2026 government fees, timeline, bank accounts — and the five things that catch overseas founders out.
8 min read · Updated July 2026Compliance
The Hong Kong annual compliance calendar, explained
NAR1, business registration renewal, audit, profits tax, the 15-day rule for changes — with the full late-fee table and a worked first-year example.
7 min read · Updated July 2026Basics
What a company secretary actually does — and why it's required
The statutory role, who is allowed to act, TCSP licensing, what happens when filings are missed, and how to choose a provider.
6 min read · Updated July 2026New guides are added regularly. Can't find your answer? Ask us directly — a real person replies within one business day.