Launch Your Hong Kong
Holding Company
A Hong Kong holdco that is run properly, not just registered.
Anyone can incorporate you in Hong Kong in a week. Orbit incorporates you, then runs the entity: company secretary, registered office, board cadence, monthly books, the mandatory annual audit, profits tax, and the United States reporting your Certified Public Accountant (CPA) needs at year end.
Key Jurisdiction
Considerations
Setting up a corporate entity in Hong Kong comes with standard regulatory compliance items. Orbit ensures complete legal alignment with Companies Registry and Inland Revenue Department requirements from day one.
100% Fully Managed Support
From resident nominee directors to local corporate secretary requirements, we cover every compliance checkpoint seamlessly.
Tax on holding-company flows
No withholding on outbound dividends, dividends received are generally not taxed, capital gains on shares held as investment are generally not taxed, and there is no Goods and Services Tax or Value Added Tax.
DTAs, but no United States treaty
A growing network of Double Taxation Agreements reduces foreign withholding at source on flows from operating subsidiaries. There is no comprehensive United States income tax treaty with Hong Kong; the China treaty does not extend to it. A Tax Information Exchange Agreement with the United States is in force.
Resident directors required
Foreign directors are fully permitted, so United States owners keep full control of the board. A Hong Kong company secretary and a registered office are the only local requirements, both handled by Orbit.
FSIE income types
The Foreign-Sourced Income Exemption regime covers foreign dividends, disposal gains, interest, and intellectual property income. Each is exempt only if economic-substance or subject-to-tax conditions are met, so substance planning is not optional.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Asia-focused holding company, regional headquarters, investment holding | Proximity to China, ASEAN, and major capital markets |
| Setup speed | About 3 to 5 business days | Fast and predictable |
| Minimum share capital | None (practical: HKD 1) | Very low entry cost |
| Local director needed | No | Foreign owners retain full control |
| Company secretary | Yes (must be Hong Kong resident or company) | Needed for filings and compliance |
| United States income tax treaty | None in force | Plan US flows on domestic law, not treaty relief |
Asia-focused holding company, regional headquarters, investment holding
Proximity to China, ASEAN, and major capital markets
About 3 to 5 business days
Fast and predictable
None (practical: HKD 1)
Very low entry cost
No
Foreign owners retain full control
Yes (must be Hong Kong resident or company)
Needed for filings and compliance
None in force
Plan US flows on domestic law, not treaty relief
What’s Included & Pricing
Complete transparency. Review what is covered under our standard package and how our tailored corporate pricing is structured.
Standard Package Inclusions
- Incorporation via licensed registered agent
- Registered agent and registered office
- Annual government compliance
- Economic substance and annual return filing
- Accounting and recordkeeping
Tailored Transparent Pricing
We tailor pricing based on your business profile, structure, and scope of services. Costs are discussed and confirmed after a quick review of your requirements, ensuring you only pay for what you actually need.
Why Hong Kong Works for Holding Companies
Established Asian Hub
One of Asia's most established and credible financial centers.
Territorial Tax
A territorial tax regime with 0% withholding tax on dividends and a simple, low-rate system.
Stable and Simple
A stable legal system, straightforward incorporation, and strong banking access.
Tax Regime For Holding Companies
Corporate income tax
8.25% on the first HKD 2 million of assessable profits and 16.5% thereafter.
Territorial taxation
Only profits sourced from Hong Kong are taxable.
Capital gains and dividends
Gains on shares held as capital investment are generally not taxed. Dividends paid or received by a Hong Kong company are not taxed, and outbound dividends carry no withholding.
Foreign-sourced income exemption
Applies to foreign dividends, disposal gains, interest, and intellectual property income, exempt only if economic substance and subject-to-tax tests are met.
Tax treaties
About 45 double tax agreements help reduce foreign withholding at source. There is no comprehensive United States income tax treaty.
United States owner treatment
A Hong Kong company owned more than 50% by United States shareholders is generally a Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC). Income can be picked up currently under Subpart F or Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI), and Form 5471 is filed with the United States return. Orbit prepares the records and coordinates filing with licensed United States tax partners.
Corporate Tax Calculator
Estimate profits tax payable under Hong Kong's two-tier regime.
Two-tier rates apply to standard companies. Capital gains and incoming foreign dividends are generally not taxed in Hong Kong. United States owners should model the Subpart F and GILTI position separately.
What You Get With Orbit
A fully managed, end-to-end statutory solution for international corporate holdings.
Pre-incorporation planning
Shareholding structure design, treaty mapping, and tax efficiency planning.
Company setup
Name approval, constitution, incorporation filing, company secretary, and registered office.
Substance and governance
Local director or virtual office options, board minutes, and compliance recordkeeping.
Banking support
Assistance with bank and fintech onboarding for multi-currency accounts.
Accounting and tax
Ongoing bookkeeping, management accounts, and profits tax filings handled through licensed partners.
United States reporting support
We assemble the Form 5471 package, earnings and profits (E&P) schedules, and intercompany support your United States preparer needs. Filing and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) representation are handled by licensed United States tax partners.
Audit coordination
Preparation of financial statements and coordination with Hong Kong CPA firms.
How The ProcessWorks
A highly structured compliance timeline tracking setup steps from day zero kickoff to annual filings.
Kickoff and KYC (Day 0)
We collect identification, proof of address, and group structure, and name reservation is completed.
Incorporation (typically 3 to 5 days)
The company is registered with the Companies Registry and the business registration certificate is issued.
Go-live
Company secretary and registered office confirmed. Orbit sets up accounting records and the compliance calendar.
Banking and operations
Orbit supports bank or fintech account opening, on-site or remote depending on provider.
Ongoing compliance
Annual bookkeeping, audit, tax filings, and renewals handled by Orbit and partners, with the Form 5471 package prepared on the same cycle.
What we need from you
Shareholder and director KYC (passports or identification, proof of address).
Group ownership chart and source-of-funds summary.
Intended business activities and expected revenue levels.
United States shareholder details and ownership percentages for Form 5471 scoping.
Any specific treaty or exit goals, for example dividend flow or a future sale.
Who this is ideal for
Asia-focused holding company
Regional headquarters
Investment holding
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Pricing
Custom Pricing
Setup fee plus annual management fee per entity. Multi-entity discounts available.
A territorial-tax gateway to Greater China and ASEAN, with no dividend withholding and a simple, low-rate system.
Jurisdiction Quick Facts
Why Hong Kong Works
- Territorial tax with 0% withholding on dividends
- Low headline rates and a simple system
- Established Asian financial center with strong banking
- About 45 double tax agreements
Standard Package Inclusions
- Incorporation via licensed registered agent
- Registered agent and registered office
- Annual government compliance
- Economic substance and annual return filing
- Accounting and recordkeeping
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, foreign directors are fully permitted.
Not usually. Incorporation can be completed remotely.
Exempt if the Foreign-Sourced Income Exemption conditions on substance and subject-to-tax are satisfied.
Yes, an annual audit by a Hong Kong CPA is required.
No, Hong Kong has no Goods and Services Tax or Value Added Tax.
No. There is no comprehensive United States income tax treaty with Hong Kong, and the China treaty does not extend to it. A Tax Information Exchange Agreement is in force.
No. Orbit prepares the books, the Form 5471 package, and the supporting schedules. Filing and Internal Revenue Service representation are handled by licensed United States tax partners.