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A “Hong Kong Company Limited” refers to a type of business entity that is incorporated in Hong Kong under the Companies Ordinance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key features of a Hong Kong Company Limited include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Limited Liability<\/strong>: Shareholders’ liability is limited to the amount unpaid on their shares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Separate Legal Entity<\/strong>: A company limited by shares is considered a separate legal entity from its shareholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Regulation<\/strong>: Governed by the Companies Ordinance in Hong Kong, which sets out rules and regulations for the incorporation and operation of companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Shareholders and Directors<\/strong>: A Hong Kong company limited must have at least one shareholder and one director (who can be the same person). Directors can be individuals or corporate entities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Registered Office<\/strong>: The company must have a registered office in Hong Kong where statutory records are kept.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Annual Requirements<\/strong>: Companies in Hong Kong are required to file annual returns and audited financial statements with the Companies Registry and the Inland Revenue Department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Taxation<\/strong>: Hong Kong operates on a territorial basis of taxation, which means that only profits derived from or arising in Hong Kong are subject to tax. There is no capital gains tax, VAT, or withholding tax on dividends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Business Scope<\/strong>: A Hong Kong Company Limited can conduct various business activities locally and internationally, subject to compliance with relevant laws and regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Setting up a Hong Kong Company Limited can offer benefits such as a straightforward incorporation process, access to the business-friendly environment in Hong Kong, and the city’s reputation as a global financial hub.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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