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🌐 How Foreigners Register a Hong Kong Company + Open a Bank Account

  • monmonq1
  • Jun 8
  • 2 min read

Hong Kong remains one of the most attractive destinations for entrepreneurs and global businesses due to its simple tax regime, international reputation, and ease of setup—even for non-residents. Here’s how to do it step by step in 2025:


🏢 Step 1: Registering a Hong Kong Company

✅ Who Can Register?

  • Anyone over 18 years old—no local citizenship or residency required

  • Corporate shareholders are also allowed

📌 Company Types

  • Most common: Private Limited Company (Ltd)

  • Other types: Sole proprietorship, partnership, branch office


📄 Required Documents

  • Passport copy of directors/shareholders

  • Proof of overseas address

  • Business plan (sometimes required by banks)

  • Articles of Association (can use standard template)


🕐 Registration Timeline

  • 1–3 working days if done online or through an agent

💼 Local Requirements

  • 1 local Company Secretary (can be a service provider)

  • 1 local Registered Address

  • Optional: Nominee director/shareholder for privacy


🏦 Step 2: Opening a Bank Account

🔍 Key Challenge for Foreigners

  • Banks are strict due to KYC/AML regulations

  • Business model, location of clients, and source of funds matter

🏦 Types of Banks


🧾 Documents Needed

  • Company documents (CR, BR, NAR1)

  • Passport + address proof

  • Business plan, invoices, contracts, website

  • Proof of source of funds\


💡 Tip: HSBC’s 1+1 strategy

  • Have 1 HK local director + 1 overseas director to boost success rate

🕐 Timeline

  • Traditional banks: 2–4 weeks (can require in-person or video KYC)

  • Fintech/EMIs: 3–5 days, online onboarding


🧠 Conclusion

Hong Kong makes it very easy for foreigners to register a company—even without ever visiting. But when it comes to opening a bank account, things get more complex due to regulatory pressure. The best approach?

✔️ Work with a trusted agent to handle paperwork and act as your local representative

✔️ Prepare a solid business plan and compliance-ready documents 

✔️ Explore digital banks and cross-border options if traditional banks decline

💡 With the right setup, Hong Kong offers a fast, tax-efficient, and internationally respected platform for your global business.


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