Protect Your Company Status.
Hong Kong, UAE, Singapore, and every other jurisdiction require ongoing compliance. Miss a deadline and you face penalties, director liability, or company strike-off. We handle everything so you never miss a filing.
- Annual Return & Business Registration renewal
- Company Secretary & Registered Address
- Accounting, Audit, and Tax Filing
- Full compliance monitoring & reminders
Trusted by 12,000+ companies for annual compliance
Hong Kong Company Secretary Service
Every Hong Kong company MUST have a company secretary appointed at all times. It's a legal requirement — not optional.
Legal Requirement (Section 474)
Under Section 474 of the Companies Ordinance, every Hong Kong company must appoint a company secretary within 6 months of incorporation. The secretary must be:
- A Hong Kong resident (individual), OR
- A Hong Kong registered company (corporate secretary)
What a Company Secretary does
Maintain Statutory Registers
Keeps registers of directors, shareholders, and company charges up to date.
File Annual Returns
Prepares and submits Form NAR1 to Companies Registry annually.
Organize AGMs
Ensures Annual General Meetings are held and properly minuted.
Maintain Minute Books
Records all board resolutions and shareholder decisions.
LAINEXUS Company Secretary Service
USD $199/year
- Registered Company Secretary (TCSP licensed)
- Hong Kong registered address included
- Annual Return preparation & filing
- Statutory register maintenance
- AGM minute templates
- Compliance deadline reminders
- Government correspondence handling
Included free in our Annual Compliance Package
Annual Return Filing — Form NAR1
Every HK company must file an Annual Return once per year confirming company details.
Company Incorporated
15 Jan 2024
Start of cycle
Annual Return Due Date
15 Jan 2025
Must file within 42 days
Final Filing Deadline
28 Feb 2025
42-day grace period ends
Late Filing Penalties Begin
HKD $870 initial + $870/month
Form NAR1 — Annual Return of a Company
Filed electronically via Companies Registry e-Services
What's Reported in NAR1
- Registered office address
- Directors (names, addresses, ID numbers)
- Company secretary details
- Share capital & shareholders
- Share allotments (if any)
- Financial year end date
- Company status & nature of business
All information is PUBLIC and searchable on the Companies Registry website.
We file your Annual Return 30 days before the deadline — you never have to worry about penalties.
Included in Annual Compliance PackageAccounting & Audit Support
Every HK company must have accounts audited annually by a Certified Public Accountant.
Legal Requirement (Section 405): All Hong Kong companies must prepare financial statements and have them audited by a Hong Kong CPA within 18 months of incorporation, and annually thereafter.
Basic Bookkeeping
From USD $299/month
- Monthly transaction recording
- Bank reconciliation
- Profit & Loss statement
- Balance sheet preparation
- Audit not included
- Tax filing not included
Accounting + Audit Package
From USD $799/year
- Full year bookkeeping
- Financial statement preparation
- CPA audit arranged & coordinated
- Audit report delivered
- Companies Registry filing
- Tax computation included
Complete Tax & Audit
From USD $1,299/year
- Everything in Accounting + Audit
- Profits Tax Return filing (IRD)
- Tax optimization strategies
- Offshore claim assistance
- IRD correspondence handling
Our CPA Network
We work with 20+ Hong Kong Certified Public Accountants across all industries:
Note: We match you with the right CPA for your industry and company size.
Hong Kong Tax Filing & Compliance
Navigate Hong Kong's territorial tax system with expert support.
Hong Kong Tax Obligations
Profits Tax
Rates: 8.25% (first HKD 2M) / 16.5% (above)
Scope: Only HK-sourced profits taxable
Filing: Annual, 18 months after incorporation
Salaries Tax (if hiring)
Rates: 2-17% progressive
Scope: Only HK employment income
Filing: Annual, for each employee
No Other Taxes
HK has NO capital gains tax, NO withholding tax on dividends, NO sales tax/VAT.
💡 Offshore Claim: If your profits are derived OUTSIDE Hong Kong, you can apply for full tax exemption. We assist with offshore claim applications.
Tax Filing Timeline
Company Incorporated
First Profits Tax Return issued by IRD
File return + accounts + audit
Annual tax returns every year
We Handle Your Tax Filing:
- Profits Tax Return (Form BIR51)
- Tax computation preparation
- Liaison with IRD
Hong Kong Registered Address & Virtual Office
Every HK company needs a registered address in Hong Kong. We provide premium addresses in central business districts.
Central Business District Address
- Hong Kong Island premium location
- Prestigious business address
- Companies Registry compliant
- Mail forwarding available
- Meeting room access (optional)
- Telephone answering (optional)
Basic Registered Address
USD $199/year
- Official registered address
- Government mail forwarding
- Companies Registry compliance
- No telephone answering
- No meeting room access
Virtual Office Package
USD $499/year
- Everything in Basic, plus:
- Telephone answering service
- Dedicated phone number
- Mail scanning & forwarding
- 4 hours meeting room/month
Premium Virtual Office
USD $999/year
- Everything in Virtual Office, plus:
- Central/Admiralty location
- 10 hours meeting room/month
- Receptionist services
- Business lounge access
Professional Nominee Director Services
Appoint a local HK director for banking requirements or privacy — while maintaining full control.
Full Transparency Requirement
Hong Kong requires FULL disclosure of beneficial owners. A nominee director does NOT hide your ownership — it simply provides a local director for operational or banking purposes. Your name will still appear as the beneficial owner on the Significant Controllers Register (SCR).
When You Need a Nominee Director
Banking Requirements
Some HK banks prefer or require at least one local Hong Kong resident director for account opening.
Operational Convenience
Nominee director can sign documents on your behalf under a Power of Attorney.
Privacy (Limited)
While your name appears on SCR, a nominee director's name appears on the public Companies Registry.
LAINEXUS Nominee Director Service
From USD $999/year
Included:
- Hong Kong resident nominee director
- Power of Attorney (limited scope)
- Annual Return signing
- Bank account signatory (if required)
- Document signing as authorized
Protect Your Brand — Hong Kong & International Trademarks
Hong Kong Trademark Registration
Step 1: Trademark Search
(Day 1-3)
Step 2: Application Filing
(Day 3-5)
Step 3: Examination
(Month 3-6)
Step 4: Registration
(Month 6-9)
What you can trademark:
- Brand names & logos
- Slogans & taglines
- Product designs (if distinctive)
- Service marks
- Certification marks
From USD $599 per class
What's Included:
- Trademark search & clearance
- Application drafting & filing
- Class selection advice
- Objection response (if needed)
- Certificate delivery
China Trademark Registration
From USD $799 per class
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Register in China →European Union Trademark (EUTM)
From USD $1,199 per class
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Register in EU →Madrid Protocol (Multi-Country)
From USD $1,999 + per-country fees
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Start International Registration →Legal Documents & Corporate Advisory
Professional legal documents and advisory support for your Hong Kong company.
Shareholders Agreement
Define ownership, voting rights, exit terms, and dispute resolution between shareholders.
Board Resolutions
Authorize major decisions: bank account opening, director appointments, share allotments.
Employment Contracts
HK-compliant employment agreements for directors and employees.
Share Transfer Documents
Transfer shares between shareholders with proper stamp duty compliance.
Power of Attorney
Authorize someone to act on company's behalf for specific matters.
Shareholder Loan Agreements
Document loans between company and shareholders with proper terms.
Service & Consulting Agreements
Formalize B2B service relationships with clients or contractors.
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Protect confidential information in business discussions.
Restructuring Documents
Mergers, acquisitions, group reorganizations, holding structures.
Need Custom Legal Advisory?
Our network of Hong Kong solicitors can advise on complex corporate matters, M&A, IP disputes, and regulatory compliance.
- Corporate restructuring
- M&A transaction support
- IP protection & enforcement
- Regulatory compliance advice
Ongoing Corporate Maintenance Plans
Bundle all compliance requirements into one annual package — never miss a deadline.
Essential Compliance
USD $399/year
- Company Secretary
- Registered Address
- Annual Return filing
- Business Registration renewal
- Deadline reminders
- Accounting
- Audit
- Tax filing
Professional Package
USD $1,299/year
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Financial statements
- CPA audit arranged
- Profits Tax Return filing
- Tax computation
- Email support
Premium Package
USD $2,499/year
- Everything in Professional, plus:
- Tax optimization strategies
- Quarterly financial reviews
- Offshore claim assistance
- Priority support
- Dedicated account manager
- Virtual office included
Available Add-Ons: