Guides
Practical guides on running a Hong Kong company, written by a licensed corporate service provider, with official sources and update dates.
Hong Kong Annual Return (NAR1): Late Filing Fees and Prosecution
A local private company must deliver its NAR1 within 42 days after the anniversary of incorporation. The fee is HK$105 on time and up to HK$3,480 when late, and late filing can lead to prosecution. Includes Companies Registry summons figures for January–September 2026.
Hong Kong Company Bank Account Rejected? Common Reasons and How to Prepare
Rejected applications for a Hong Kong corporate bank account usually come down to customer due diligence. Based on the HKMA's list of information banks need: the common reasons, what to do after a rejection and what to prepare before applying.
How Much Does It Cost to Set Up a Hong Kong Company in 2026?
Government fees to incorporate a Hong Kong private company in 2026: HK$1,545 e-filing fee plus HK$2,350 for a one-year business registration — HK$3,895 in total — and the yearly annual return fees, with official sources.
2026 Policy Address: Tax Incentives Approved by the Value a Company Brings
The 2026 Policy Address proposes a 5% or half-rate concessionary tax for companies in key industries, approved by their investment plans and substantive contribution to Hong Kong, for up to five years. Key points from the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury's 5 October briefing to LegCo.
QMAS Extension of Stay: What to Prove the First Time, and How the 3+2 and 5-Year Terms Work
Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (General Points Test) entrants must show they have settled in Hong Kong at their first extension, for example through employment or a business. Later extensions follow a 3+2 pattern, with five years possible for those meeting the salaries tax condition. Based on the Immigration Department's 2026 pages.
Stamp Duty Bill: Intra-Group Transfer Relief Threshold Proposed to Fall from 90% to 75%
The Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2026 proposes lowering the associated-corporation threshold from 90% to 75% and taking beneficial interests and voting rights into account. If passed, it applies to instruments executed on or after 25 February 2026.
Top Talent Pass Extension Through Your Own Business: What Office Proof Do You Need?
Top Talent Pass Scheme holders applying for their first extension on the basis of a Hong Kong business must submit proof of the business and of setting up an office (e.g. a tenancy agreement). Documents, timing and common mistakes, based on the Immigration Department's official pages.
Can a Virtual Office Address Be Used to Register a Hong Kong Company? How to Check the TCSP Register
A Hong Kong company must have a local registered office; P.O. boxes and 'care of' addresses are not accepted. What to check before using a virtual office address, and how to verify a provider's licence on the Companies Registry's TCSP register.