Fees for setting up and renewing a company in Hong Kong
Merritt offers all-inclusive packages for setting up and managing a company in Hong Kong, based on the principle of one invoice per year.
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Remote registration
Registration can be completed remotely, with the documents to be signed sent by email and mail.
HSBC / China Citic Bank
Assistance with opening an account at HSBC or China Citic Bank incurs an additional fee of USD 450.
Annual payment
Fees are paid once a year upon registration, then annually on the registration anniversary date.
Accounting and auditing not included
Accounting and annual audit fees are not included, as they depend on the volume of activity.
Payment methods
The invoice can be paid by bank transfer or in cash at the Hong Kong office.
Fees and services related to creation
Service Charge
Fees for company formation, presented as all-inclusive.
Accountancy training
Invoicing software training.
Significant Controllers Register
Establishment of the SCR, the company's register of beneficial owners, presented as a legal obligation.
Chop set
Round chop, signature chop and common seal compliant with local regulations.
Banking assistance
Assistance with opening a bank account. An additional fee of USD 450 is indicated for HSBC or China Citic Bank.
Invoicing and accounting software
Installation and configuration of the invoicing and accounting software.
Annual company maintenance
Annual service charge
Fees for the company's annual maintenance.
Unlimited support
UNLIMITED after-sale support regarding the company in Hong Kong.
Coordination with the accountant
Coordination in French with the company’s accountant.
Coordination with the Auditor
Coordination with the statutory auditor for the annual audit and tax filing.
SCR maintenance
Maintenance and update of the Significant Controllers Register.
Employer’s Returns
Completion and submission of the annual form concerning employees, including when there are no employees.
Merritt Updates
Legal, tax, and social monitoring on Hong Kong sent by email.
Access Merritt.center
Access to the company's administrative, legal, and accounting documents via a secure portal.
Access Merritt.guide
Access to useful information for the company in Hong Kong.
Correspondence address
Address in Hong Kong with unlimited mail scanning and forwarding according to instructions.
Shared phone
Phone number shared with an English-speaking answering service.
Domain name + website + email accounts
Advice and administration
Consulting package
Needs assessment, company validation, support and follow-up during the creation and first year.
Tracking in French
Case tracking in French.
Mail management
Forwarding and/or scanning received mail according to instructions.
Shared telephone and fax
Hosting and domain name
Website hosting, domain name, and installation of a website according to the described package.
Business models
Invoice, quote, and purchase order template.
Bank account
Opening assistance
Assistance with opening a business bank account in Hong Kong or Shanghai.
Appointments and forms
HKCPA-certified documents
Documents certified by a local HKCPA accountant, indicated as necessary for opening a bank account.
Business creation procedures
General-purpose bylaws
Drafting the company’s articles of association with a broad purpose allowing it to carry out the planned activities.
Registration documents
Certificate of Incorporation, Business Registration Certificate, Memorandum & Articles of Association and NC1 form.
Significant Controllers Register
Implementation of the SCR.
Three tampons
Round chop, signature chop and common seal.
How the company operates
Local Company Secretary
Local Company Secretary, presented as mandatory.
Annual Return
Annual tax / Annual Return for the first year.
Profit Tax Exemption Request
The Profit Tax exemption request is not automatic and must be submitted.
Employer Return
The form must be returned every year, even when there are no employees.
Capital
Capital deposited of 1 HKD for 10,000 HKD in maximum authorized capital, according to the content provided.
SCR monitoring
Monitoring of the Significant Controllers Register.
Registered address
Company registered office service for the first year.
Documents required for registration
Passports
Copies of the passports of the future directors and partners.
Proof of address documents
Proof of address dated within the last 3 months for future directors and shareholders.
Name selection
Choice from the list of ready-made companies, or proposal of 2 to 3 names ranked in order of preference for a custom creation.
Documents for opening a bank account
Traditional bank in Hong Kong
Original company documents certified by HKCPA; passport copies; proof of address issued within the last 3 months; proof of business activity such as paid invoices, signed contracts, and bank statements from the last 6 months related to activity in Hong Kong or China.
Fintech in Hong Kong
Scanned company documents; copies of passports; proof of address dated within the last 3 months for the directors and shareholders.
Company formation and account opening procedure
Contact us
Contact Merritt by email or via the contact form.
Validate the requirements
Needs validation and proposal of the appropriate setup if necessary.
Fill out the form
Fill out the secure form.
Receive the invoice
An invoice is sent by email.
Sign the documents
After payment is confirmed, the registration documents are sent by email. They must be printed, signed, and sent by mail or delivered in person to the Hong Kong office.
Start registration
Upon receipt of the file at the Hong Kong office, the registration process begins.
Receive the original documents
Once the company is established, the original documents are sent by FedEx or hand-delivered in Hong Kong.
Open the bank account
Case 1 Fintech: submitting documents online, without traveling to Hong Kong. Case 2 bank: an appointment in Hong Kong arranged with the bank.
Opened bank account
Bank account opening after approval by the selected institution.
File completed
The creation file is considered complete.