Incorporating a Hong Kong Company for Indian Freelance Developers
Indian freelance developers can incorporate a Hong Kong Limited company to access international markets and benefit from a territorial tax system. This structure requires compliance with both Hong Kong Companies Ordinance and Indian tax regulations regarding foreign-sourced income.
Using a platform like Osome facilitates the formation process and ongoing corporate secretarial requirements for non-resident 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.
Section 44ADA presumptive taxation; foreign-source income rules
Use Osome to manage your HK entity while maintaining your Section 44ADA status in India; ensure you document the nature of your foreign-sourced income to avoid double taxation.
- 01Indian CFC and POEM (Place of Effective Management) rules
- 02Requirement to maintain local registered office address
- 03Strict HK anti-money laundering compliance for non-resident directors
From filing to funded bank account
Hong Kong Ltd vs UAE Free Zone (MEYDAN)
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.