Hong Kong company setup cost calculator
A planning worksheet for registry, Business Registration, company-secretary and address costs. Replace the defaults with current quotes.
Build your own estimate
Default values are editable placeholders, not official fees or market prices. Check the Companies Registry and IRD for current government fees, and ask providers for written quotes for the professional lines.
What the total includes
Planning total = government / registry fees + Business Registration + company secretary + registered address + any optional operating setup line you choose to include. The calculator intentionally does not label the result a “market price”: professional fees vary by provider and scope.
| Line | Type | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Incorporation filing | Government fee | Companies Registry fee schedule |
| Business Registration | Government fee and levy | IRD Business Registration Office |
| Company secretary | Professional fee | Written quote from a licensed TCSP |
| Registered address | Professional / property cost | Provider quote or lease |
| Banking / operations | Optional budget | Your own estimate |
Costs that arrive later
- Annual return filing fees each year.
- Business Registration renewal each year (or every three).
- Audit and accounting fees.
- Profits tax, once assessable profits arise.
- Bank or provider fees after account opening.
- Licences specific to regulated activities.
Questions readers ask
Are the default values official current fees?
No. They are editable planning placeholders. Check the Companies Registry and IRD for official fees, then replace the fields with current figures and quotes.
Does the calculator include tax or accounting?
No. It covers setup lines only. Audit, accounting and profits tax are recurring costs to plan separately.
Is my data stored?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing you type is sent to Pearl River Post.
Who can act as a company secretary?
An individual ordinarily resident in Hong Kong or a body corporate with a registered office or place of business in Hong Kong. Providers offering company-secretary services as a business must be licensed as trust or company service providers.
Primary references
- Companies RegistryChecked 2026-11-12
- IRD — Business RegistrationChecked 2026-11-12
- Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622)Checked 2026-11-12
- Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310)Checked 2026-11-12