Hong Kong Offshore Company & Tax Guides
Practical, source-cited guides to Hong Kong offshore companies, the territorial tax system, the offshore profits claim and running a Hong Kong company from abroad.
Pillar guide
Hong Kong Offshore Company: The Complete 2026 Guide
Set up a Hong Kong offshore company online from anywhere. 0% Hong Kong Profits Tax on profits sourced outside Hong Kong, no VAT, no dividend tax. Fixed price, full KYC online, company in 5–10 days.
Tax guide
Hong Kong’s Territorial Tax System: Why Offshore Profits Pay 0%
How Hong Kong’s territorial source principle works: only Hong Kong-sourced profits are taxed. Learn the operations test, 0% offshore profits, 8.25%/16.5% rates and what is not taxed.
Tax guide
The Hong Kong Offshore Claim: How to Get 0% Profits Tax
How to make a successful Hong Kong offshore profits claim: what the IRD looks for, the evidence to keep, the enquiry process and common mistakes that cause claims to fail.
Formation guide
Hong Kong Company Formation for Non-Residents — 100% Online
Register a Hong Kong company as a foreigner or non-resident, fully online. Requirements, documents, timeline, costs and how KYC works — no visit to Hong Kong required.
Tax rates
Hong Kong Profits Tax Rates (2026) — and When the Rate Is 0%
Current Hong Kong corporate tax rates: two-tiered Profits Tax of 8.25% on the first HK$2 million and 16.5% thereafter, 0% on offshore profits, plus the taxes Hong Kong does not have.
Tax guide
Hong Kong FSIE Regime: What It Means for Offshore Companies
What Hong Kong’s Foreign-Sourced Income Exemption (FSIE) regime means for offshore companies: who is covered, which income is affected, and the economic substance, participation and nexus exemptions.
Banking guide
Opening a Bank Account for Your Hong Kong Offshore Company
How non-residents open a bank account for a Hong Kong offshore company: traditional banks vs virtual banks vs payment institutions, documents, timelines and approval tips.
Compliance guide
Annual Compliance for a Hong Kong Offshore Company
Annual obligations of a Hong Kong offshore company: audited accounts, Profits Tax Return, Annual Return (NAR1), Business Registration renewal, Significant Controllers Register and company secretary.
Comparison
Hong Kong vs Singapore: Which Company Is Better for Offshore Business?
Hong Kong vs Singapore for international entrepreneurs: territorial 0% offshore profits vs 17% headline rate, GST, local director requirements, costs and banking compared.
Comparison
Hong Kong vs UAE (Dubai) Company: Offshore Tax Compared
Hong Kong offshore company vs UAE free zone company: 0% offshore profits vs 9% UAE corporate tax and qualifying free-zone income, substance, costs, banking and reputation.
By country of residence
Hong Kong Offshore Company for Residents of the United States
Can a US resident use a Hong Kong offshore company? 0% Hong Kong tax on offshore profits, how US CFC and residency rules interact, and how to set up online.
Hong Kong Offshore Company for Residents of the United Kingdom
Can a UK resident use a Hong Kong offshore company? 0% Hong Kong tax on offshore profits, how UK CFC and residency rules interact, and how to set up online.
Hong Kong Offshore Company for Residents of Germany
Can a German resident use a Hong Kong offshore company? 0% Hong Kong tax on offshore profits, how Germany CFC and residency rules interact, and how to set up online.
Hong Kong Offshore Company for Residents of Australia
Can a Australian resident use a Hong Kong offshore company? 0% Hong Kong tax on offshore profits, how Australia CFC and residency rules interact, and how to set up online.
Hong Kong Offshore Company for Residents of Canada
Can a Canadian resident use a Hong Kong offshore company? 0% Hong Kong tax on offshore profits, how Canada CFC and residency rules interact, and how to set up online.
Hong Kong Offshore Company for Residents of France
Can a French resident use a Hong Kong offshore company? 0% Hong Kong tax on offshore profits, how France CFC and residency rules interact, and how to set up online.