Types of Companies in Hong Kong

A presentation brought to you by ourcompany formation specialists in Hong Kong

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Why Invest in Hong Kong?

• Hong Kong is considered a very attractive location for investments that receives an important number of foreign entrepreneurs.

• Hong Kong is Asia’s business hub and it offers a good taxation regime and a free trade policy.

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Types of Companies in Hong Kong

• Investors have a wide range of options for company incorporation in Hong Kong including:

Private Limited Liability Company;

Public Limited Liability Company;

Public Company Limited by Guarantee;

Sole Proprietorship;

Partnership;

Branch.

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Private Limited Liability Company in Hong Kong

• Private limited liability companies represent the most popular form of company in Hong-Kong and they are suited for small and medium businesses.

• There are no requirements regarding the minimum share capital and the assets of the members are protected in case of company liquidation.

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Public Limited Liability Company in Hong Kong

• A public limited company in Hong Kong may be formed by more than fifty members and it is suitable for large businesses that also want to offer their shares to the public.

• These types of companies can be listed on the Stock Exchange but they also have to observe more rules for public disclosure and statutory compliance.

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Public Company Limited by Guarantee in Hong Kong

• A company limited by guarantees does not have a share capital, it only has guarantees received from its members.

• It’s a form of business chosen by charitable organizations in Hong Kong in order to raise funds for humanitarian reasons.

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Sole Proprietorship in Hong Kong

• The sole proprietorship is a basic type of business in Hong Kong, the simplest and easiest to register.

• It is operated by a single owner who is fully liable with his own assets for the losses and profits of the business.

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Partnership in Hong Kong

• Partnerships are easy to set up and don’t require a minimum share capital.

• The Limited Partnership in Hong Kong has a general partner who has unlimited liability and a partner who only has limited liability for the debts of the partnership.

• In General Partnerships all of the members are personally liable for the debts and obligations of the business.

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Branch in Hong Kong

• Foreign companies that want to establish their presence in the city can open a branch in Hong Kong.

• This type of legal entity acts as an extension of the foreign company.

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Business Registration in Hong Kong

• Investors choose a particular company type depending on their business plans.

• Our company registration experts in Hong Kong can help you open a company that will suit your business needs.

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