What we do
Six core services, one client manager
Company Formation
Name check, NNC1 filing, Articles, business registration and three chops.
From $2,650
Company Secretary
Statutory appointment, NAR1 annual return, registers and the SCR.
From $500 / year
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Ledgers, bank reconciliation, financial statements and management reports.
From $200 / month
Audit Arrangement
Statutory audit by a practising CPA, from accounts to signed report.
From $2,000
Profits Tax Filing
BIR51 / BIR52, tax computation, iXBRL and block extension.
$270
Payroll & MPF
Monthly payroll, MPF enrolment and the employer's return.
From $300 / month
What it costs the government to open a company in 2026
| Item | Amount | Payable to |
|---|---|---|
| Incorporation fee (Form NNC1) | HK$1,545 | Companies Registry |
| Business Registration Certificate (1 year) | HK$2,350 | Inland Revenue Department |
| Government total | HK$3,895 | — |
| Stepcon service fee, all-in with 3 chops | HK$2,650 | Stepcon |
Rates shown apply from 1 April 2026, after the end of the business registration fee waiver.
How incorporation works
A Hong Kong private company limited by shares needs at least one director (a natural person, any nationality), at least one shareholder, a company secretary who ordinarily resides in Hong Kong, and a Hong Kong registered office. Electronic incorporation is usually approved within one to two working days.
Full detail, documents and timeline: company formation service and the 2026 incorporation guide.
Annual compliance: what recurs every year
| Obligation | Deadline | If you are late |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Return (NAR1) | Within 42 days of the incorporation anniversary | Fee rises to HK$3,480; also an offence |
| Business Registration renewal | Annually (or every 3 years) | Penalty and possible prosecution |
| Accounting records | Kept for 7 years | Fine up to HK$100,000 (IRO s.51C) |
| Statutory audit | Each financial year | Fine up to HK$300,000 (CO s.429) |
| Profits Tax Return | Per IRD issue date and block extension | Fine up to HK$10,000 plus treble tax |
| MPF enrolment | Within 60 days of hiring | Financial penalty per employee |
A month-by-month view is in the 2026 Hong Kong tax calendar.
Bookkeeping
Section 373 of the Companies Ordinance requires accounting records to be kept for seven years; section 380 requires financial statements that give a true and fair view. Doing this properly also lowers your audit fee, because the auditor spends less time tidying up. Plans start at HK$200 a month — see accounting and bookkeeping.
Statutory audit
Every Hong Kong limited company must appoint an auditor for each financial year (s.394) and have its financial statements audited (s.405) — including companies that did not trade. Audits start at HK$2,000 for a dormant company. See audit arrangement.
Profits tax
Hong Kong taxes only profits arising in or derived from Hong Kong. Corporations pay 8.25% on the first HK$2 million of assessable profits and 16.5% on the balance; unincorporated businesses pay 7.5% and 15%. Estimate yours with the profits tax calculator, or see profits tax filing.
Fees at a glance
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Company formation, all-in with 3 chops | HK$2,650 |
| Annual Return (NAR1) filing | From HK$500 |
| Bookkeeping | From HK$200 / month, or HK$900 / year |
| Statutory audit | From HK$2,000 |
| Profits Tax Return (BIR51) | HK$270 |
| Payroll & MPF | From HK$300 / month |
Transparent pricing, no hidden add-ons. See the full price list or the bundled one-stop packages. Call 3687-1127 for a free quote.
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