How Much Does It Cost to Set Up a Company in Hong Kong in 2026?

Government charges for a local private company

• Incorporation: HK$1,545 electronic, HK$1,720 hard copy.
• Business registration (paid with the same filing):
  • 1-year certificate: HK$2,200 fee + HK$150 levy = HK$2,350
  • 3-year certificate: HK$5,720 fee + HK$450 levy = HK$6,170

So an online incorporation with a one-year certificate costs HK$3,895 in government charges (1,545 + 2,350). With a three-year certificate it is HK$7,715.

How the BR amount is decided The amount depends on when the incorporation submission is delivered to the Registry. Older articles quoting HK$2,200 in total are out of date for new companies; the levy waiver for one-year certificates ended on 31 March 2026. IRD's published table runs to 31 March 2027; rates after that date are set by later decisions and should be checked.

Not included

• Fees charged by any professional or company service provider.
• Registered office or company secretary service fees.
• Later costs: annual return fee (HK$105 if on time), business registration renewal, accounting and audit.

Paper filing: HK$1,720 + 2,350 = HK$4,070 with a one-year certificate, or HK$1,720 + 6,170 = HK$7,890 with a three-year certificate.

Fees are as at November 2026. Always check the current schedule before paying.