Incorporating a Hong Kong Limited Company for Portuguese Developers
Portuguese remote developers can incorporate a Hong Kong Limited company to access Asian markets and benefit from a territorial tax system. This process involves registering with the Companies Registry and appointing a local company secretary.
While Hong Kong does not require local residency for directors, you must maintain a registered office address within the jurisdiction. Osome facilitates the formation process and ongoing compliance 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 under a territorial tax system with a two-tier profits tax regime, taxing the first HKD 2M of assessable profits at 8.25% and the remainder at 16.5%.
NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) regime — being phased out 2024
Use Osome to manage your Hong Kong incorporation remotely; ensure your Portuguese tax residency status is documented to avoid double taxation under the HK-PT DTA.
- 01Potential permanent establishment risk in Portugal if management and control occur locally
- 02Strict anti-money laundering compliance for non-resident directors
- 03Difficulty in opening local corporate bank accounts without physical presence
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.