Incorporating a Hong Kong Limited Company for German Indie Developers
German indie developers can incorporate a Hong Kong Limited company to access Asian markets and benefit from a territorial tax regime. This structure requires strict adherence to both Hong Kong corporate law and German tax reporting obligations.
Using a platform like Sleek facilitates the remote formation process, though it does not exempt the founder from local compliance duties or German foreign entity disclosure requirements.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- SetupSleek (Singapore) setup$1,499
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$899.00
What the tax authority sees
Hong Kong operates a territorial tax system with a two-tier profits tax rate of 8.25% on the first HKD 2 million of assessable profits.
AO §138 Anzeigepflicht (foreign entity disclosure); CFC rules
Use Sleek for remote incorporation, but ensure you maintain a local company secretary and registered address to remain compliant with the Companies Ordinance.
- 01German AO §138 disclosure requirement for foreign holdings
- 02German CFC (Außensteuergesetz) rules on passive income
- 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 Sleek (Singapore)
Formation typically completes in 2–3 weeks. Use the promo below, then click through to begin the checklist directly on the platform.