Incorporation Cost Calculator

For a private limited company, the mandatory government fees are: Companies Registry Incorporation Fee HK$1,720 and Business Registration Certificate HK$250 (1-year certificate). Total mandatory government fees: HK$1,970.

Yes — under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, every limited company must appoint a company secretary. The secretary must be a Hong Kong resident or a licensed TCSP (Trust or Company Service Provider) company. EasyBiz provides TCSP-licensed company secretary services from HK$3,000/year.

Shelf companies (also called shell or ready-made companies) are pre-registered and available for immediate transfer. They're useful if you need an older company for bidding on contracts, establishing credibility, or faster bank account opening. Older companies cost more due to the accumulated annual filing and maintenance costs.

Stamp duty on share transfers is 0.2% of the consideration or net asset value (whichever is higher), rounded to the nearest HK$1. For shell company purchases, the nominal share capital is usually HK$10,000, making stamp duty approximately HK$20 – HK$30. The HK$100 shown in the calculator is a practical minimum that includes professional handling.

Our service fee covers preparation and filing of all incorporation documents, coordination with the Companies Registry, first board resolution, share certificate preparation, and a consultation at our Star House office. It does not include government fees or optional add-on services.