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How to Set Up a Trading Company in Hong Kong

May 16, 2026

Setting up a trading company in Hong Kong is relatively straightforward. In most cases, the best option is to register a private limited company.

 

To start, you need:

  • A company name
  • At least one director
  • A Hong Kong company secretary
  • A registered office address in Hong Kong

After that, you submit the incorporation documents to the Companies Registry. Once approved, the company will receive its Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate.

 

After incorporation, the next key steps are:

  • Open a corporate bank account
  • Set up proper accounting records
  • Check whether your products require any import or export licence

 

Although Hong Kong is a free port, some goods are still subject to licensing and customs declaration requirements.

 

After the company is set up, you must also maintain ongoing compliance, such as:

  • Filing annual returns
  • Keeping accounting records
  • Handling tax filing properly
  • Maintaining statutory company records

 

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