Incorporating a Hong Kong Limited Company for German Indie Developers
German indie developers can incorporate in Hong Kong to access the Asian market while benefiting from a territorial tax system. This process involves registering with the Companies Registry and appointing a local company secretary.
As a German tax resident, you must comply with domestic reporting obligations including AO §138 and potential CFC rules. Osome facilitates the formation process remotely for international founders.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- SetupOsome (Singapore) setup$1,650
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$1,080
What the tax authority sees
Hong Kong operates a territorial tax system with a two-tier profits tax regime of 8.25% on the first HKD 2 million of assessable profits.
AO §138 Anzeigepflicht (foreign entity disclosure); CFC rules
Use Osome for remote incorporation, but consult a German tax advisor regarding AO §138 disclosure requirements and potential CFC taxation on your HK entity.
- 01German CFC (Außensteuergesetz) rules may apply to passive income
- 02Mandatory AO §138 reporting to German Finanzamt
- 03Difficulty in opening local HK bank accounts for non-resident directors
From filing to funded bank account
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FAQ
Start filing with Osome (Singapore)
Formation typically completes in 2–3 weeks. Use the promo below, then click through to begin the checklist directly on the platform.