E-Commerce Company Setup

Scale Your E-commerce Business Through Hong Kong.

For Amazon FBA, Shopify, and cross-border sellers: a credible entity platforms trust, multi-currency accounts for global payouts, and a low-tax structure you run 100% remotely.

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Why Online Sellers Choose Hong Kong

From collecting Stripe and Amazon payouts to a tax framework built for cross-border trade, Hong Kong gives e-commerce founders a credible, low-friction base to scale internationally.

Accepted By Every Major Platform

Stripe, PayPal, Amazon, and Shopify Payments all recognise a Hong Kong limited company as a verified business entity.

No VAT, GST, Or Sales Tax

Hong Kong has zero VAT, zero GST, no capital gains tax, and no withholding tax on dividends. Your margins stay clean.

100% Foreign Ownership — No Local Director

A single overseas founder can be both the sole director and sole shareholder. No local partner or resident required.

Gateway To China & Asia-Pacific Sourcing

Factories trust a Hong Kong entity. Hold CNH alongside USD and EUR to settle suppliers in the currency they invoice in.

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Getting Paid

Collecting Money Across Borders

Payment platforms verify the legal entity behind every account. A Hong Kong company gives you one they recognise — unlocking payouts from Stripe, PayPal, Amazon, and Shopify into verified multi-currency accounts.

  • Multi-currency business accounts

    Hold and convert USD, EUR, GBP, HKD and CNH with Airwallex, Aspire, Payoneer, Currenxie and 3S Money.

  • Marketplace & gateway payouts

    Route Amazon, Stripe, and PayPal payouts into a verified account tied to your Hong Kong entity.

  • Why personal accounts fail

    Platforms limit or freeze personal accounts used for commercial volume. A clean business profile clears these checks.

Read more: Using a HK company for Stripe · Receiving global payments

Suppliers & Sourcing

Pay Factories & Pass Marketplace Checks

Factories want to deal with a credible business, not an individual. A Hong Kong entity lets you send SWIFT/TT wires, hold CNH to settle deposits in the currency your factory invoices in, and sign supplier agreements as a real company.

  • SWIFT, TT & CNH payments

    Settle overseas factory deposits and balance payments in USD, EUR, or CNH.

  • Sign supplier agreements

    A real entity unlocks deposit terms, MOQ negotiation, and better pricing from factories.

  • Verify your selling accounts

    Incorporation docs + business account behind your Amazon, Shopify, or Stripe account.

Read more: Amazon FBA payouts · HK company for dropshipping

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How You're Taxed

How Your E-commerce Profits Are Taxed in Hong Kong

8.25%/16.5%

Two-tier profits tax — 8.25% on the first HK$2 million of assessable profits, 16.5% on anything above. No separate corporate income tax layer sits on top.

Hong Kong taxes on a territorial source basis. If your trade is conducted entirely outside Hong Kong — suppliers, customers, and fulfilment all elsewhere — your profits may qualify for an offshore exemption (potentially 0%). We prepare and file that claim for you as part of your setup.

On the Hong Kong side there is no VAT or GST to charge, no general sales tax, no customs duty on most goods, no capital gains tax, and no withholding tax on dividends — so your domestic admin stays light and your margins clean.

If you sell into other markets, local consumption taxes — EU/UK VAT and US sales tax — are handled in those markets, not in Hong Kong. Those rules vary by country and change over time, so confirm your obligations with a qualified advisor in each market where you sell.

Weighing your base? Compare Hong Kong vs Singapore for cross-border e-commerce, or see how the numbers work alongside our accounting and audit services.

From First Call to Selling Globally

We run the full setup so you can focus on your store. Four stages take you from a free consultation to an entity that stays compliant as you scale.

01

Free Consultation

We start with a free call to understand your store, where you sell, and how you get paid — then map the right structure for you.

02

Incorporation

We register your company in 3 to 5 working days, file your NNC1 documents, and provide the statutory secretary and registered office.

03

Banking & Fintech

We introduce you to our multi-currency fintech and MSO partners to collect payouts and pay suppliers — 90%+ approval rate.

04

Compliance & Tax

We handle your Annual Return, Business Registration renewal, accounting, audit, and offshore-profits exemption claim.

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Tell us about your store, where you sell, and what platforms you use. We will map out the right Hong Kong structure and banking setup for your business.

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E-Commerce Package

Your E-commerce Setup Package

One transparent package gets your Hong Kong company live, your banking introduced, and your offshore tax position handled. We charge no markup on government fees.

Everything Included

A complete setup for an online seller — incorporation, the statutory roles, banking introductions, and your offshore tax application:

Government Fees Paid

Companies Registry incorporation and Business Registration fees, included at cost.

Incorporation Filing

We prepare and file your NNC1 documents and Articles of Association.

Company Secretary (1 Year)

A licensed company secretary appointed from day one to keep you compliant.

Registered Office (1 Year)

Registered and correspondence address provided for your first year.

Free Offshore Tax Application

We prepare your offshore profits tax exemption claim at no extra cost.

Fintech & MSO Introduction

We introduce you to multi-currency fintech and MSO partners for your payouts.

One-Time Setup Fee

HKD 11,000

No hidden charges. Covers all government filing fees for your first year.

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Fintech Banking Setup Assistance

Complimentary introductions with a 90%+ application approval rate.

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What You Need to Start

Three simple items to begin the process. We handle everything else.

Unique Name

A proposed name in any alphabetic language or in Chinese, for search in the HK Companies Registry.

Key Members

Minimum of 1 Director and 1 Shareholder. This can be the exact same person.

Identification

A clear copy of your Passport (or HKID for HK residents) and a recent Proof of Residence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything online sellers ask before setting up a Hong Kong company.

Can I receive Stripe, PayPal, and Amazon payouts with a Hong Kong company?
Yes. A Hong Kong limited company is a clean, internationally recognised entity that platforms like Stripe, PayPal, Amazon, and Shopify Payments work with. We introduce you to our network of fintech and multi-currency partners — such as Airwallex, Aspire, Payoneer, Currenxie, and 3S Money — so you can hold and get paid in USD, EUR, GBP, HKD, and more. Our banking introduction has an approval rate of over 90%.
Do I need to live in or visit Hong Kong to run my store?
No. You never need to set foot in Hong Kong. We handle the entire incorporation and setup process remotely using digital document collection and e-signatures, and you can run your e-commerce business from anywhere in the world. There is no requirement for a local resident director or shareholder.
How are my e-commerce profits taxed in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong uses a two-tier profits tax: 8.25% on the first HK$2 million of assessable profits and 16.5% above that. Hong Kong also follows a territorial source principle — profits earned entirely outside Hong Kong may qualify for an offshore tax exemption (potentially 0%). We include the offshore exemption application in our package and file your profits tax return for you. There is no VAT or GST, no capital gains tax, and no withholding tax on dividends.
Can I run a dropshipping business through a Hong Kong company?
Yes. A Hong Kong company is well suited to dropshipping and cross-border models where suppliers, customers, and fulfilment all sit outside one country. We set up the entity, introduce multi-currency accounts to settle supplier and platform payments, and handle your annual accounting and audit so the structure stays compliant as you scale.
How long does setup take and what does it cost?
Once we have collected your documents and payment, we typically register your Hong Kong company within 3 to 5 working days. Our incorporation package is a one-time HKD 11,000 fee that includes all government filing fees for your first year, with no hidden charges.
Do I need a local director or Hong Kong partner?
No. Hong Kong permits 100% foreign ownership with no requirement for a local resident director or shareholder. A single overseas founder can be both the sole director and sole shareholder of the company, and we provide the statutory company secretary and registered office for you.
Will Amazon, Stripe, and PayPal accept a Hong Kong company?
Yes. Amazon, Stripe, PayPal, and Shopify Payments all support business sellers registered as a recognised legal entity, and a Hong Kong limited company is a clean, internationally accepted one. You verify your account with your incorporation documents and a matching business bank account, which we help you obtain through our fintech partners.
Do I have to charge VAT or GST on my sales?
Not on the Hong Kong side. Hong Kong has no VAT, GST, or general sales tax, so there is nothing to register or file here. If you sell into markets such as the EU, UK, or US, local consumption taxes (EU/UK VAT and US sales tax) are handled in those markets, not in Hong Kong. Those rules vary by country and change over time, so confirm your obligations with a qualified advisor in each market where you sell.
How do I get my marketplace payouts into a Hong Kong account?
Once your Hong Kong company has a multi-currency business account, you add its account details as your payout method inside Amazon Seller Central, Shopify, Stripe, or PayPal. Marketplaces then settle your sales into that account in the currencies you sell in, and you can hold or convert USD, EUR, GBP, HKD, and CNH as you choose. We introduce you to our fintech and MSO partners so you have a suitable account to receive these payouts, with a banking introduction approval rate of over 90%.
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Tell us about your store and where you sell. We will map out the right Hong Kong structure, banking, and offshore tax position for your business — and handle the whole setup for you.

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