Types of companies that can be registered in Hong Kong
Private Limited Company (LTD)
Limited Liability Company: the Hong-Kong LTD Company can easily be compared with the French SARL.
This legal form is by far the most widespread in HK, as it allows new foreign entrepreneurs to create a company that is 100% owned by its shareholders, without residency obligations in the region.
CHARACTERISTICS
- Between 1 and 50 shareholders
- Minimum of 1 director (can also the be sole shareholder)
- The transfer of shares is restricted, as all the named shareholders must give their consent.
- No public offer to buy shares.
- No mandatory minimum capital.
- 1 "Secretary" is necessary (review our options and services)
Other available legal forms of Companies in Hong Kong
Upon request, we also offer the registration of the following legal forms. Please contact us directly for further information.
- The "Public Limited Company".
- The "Company Limited by Guarantee".
- The Branch and the Subsidiary.
- General Partnership: minimum 2 to 20 partners.
- Limited Partnership: minimum 1 partner with limited liability.
- Sole Proprietorship: 1 individual entrepreneur with unlimited liability.
- The Unlimited Company: minimum 2 partners. Their liability is unlimited and tied to the debts and liabilities of the company.