• How to set up a limited company in Hong Kong ?
• There are two ways to set up a HK Limited Company. One can either start from scratch to register a company with name of your pick or one can purchase a ready-made company or shelf company (we can provide you with list of choices). However, if you have a particular company name in mind, we would apply for a name change afterwards.

• How long it takes to form a limited company in HK?
• To set up a company from scratch will takes about 14 days whereas to purchase a ready-made company will only takes 2 days (excluding postage time if director is not in Hong Kong).

• Can a sole director of the company act as the secretary too?
• No. Section 154(1B) of the Companies Ordinance expressly prohibits the sole director from acting as the secretary.

• May a non-Hong Kong resident be appointed as a director and secretary of a local limited company?
• A non-Hong Kong resident can be appointed as a director of a local limited company. The secretary, if an individual, should ordinarily reside in Hong Kong. For corporate secretary, its registered office or place of business should be in Hong Kong.