Question 1

What does the HK$6,800 all-in package include?

Accepted Answer

The HK$6,800 all-in package covers everything you need: **Government fees HK$3,895** (Companies Registry HK$1,545 + Business Registration Certificate HK$2,350 incl. HK$150 Insolvency Fund Levy effective 2026-04-01) + **PAT CPA service fee HK$2,000** (name search, NNC1 + articles of association preparation, electronic filing, first-year company secretary, statutory registers + SCR) + **Company chops & green box HK$600** + **Disbursements HK$305** (certified true copies, M&A printing). All fees are itemised on the quotation — no hidden charges. See the full government-fee table above.

Question 2

Why do electronic filing (HK$6,800) and paper filing (HK$6,800) have the same total? Which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Both routes have the same all-in price of **HK$6,800**, but different fee allocation: **Electronic Filing (1 business day)** — Companies Registry HK$1,545 + BR HK$2,350 + service HK$2,000 + chops/green box HK$600 + disbursements HK$305. **Paper Filing (7 business days)** — Companies Registry HK$1,720 + BR HK$2,350 + service HK$2,000 + chops/green box HK$600 + disbursements HK$130. We recommend **Electronic Filing** for all clients — it is faster and supports remote AMLO video CDD for overseas directors/shareholders.

Question 3

Are there any hidden fees? When are extra charges applied?

Accepted Answer

No hidden fees. The HK$6,800 quote is firm under our standard scope: **1 director + 1 shareholder (same person) + 1 registered office (provided by PAT CPA)**. Additional charges apply only in these clearly disclosed scenarios:

1. **Extra directors/shareholders or external registered address** — HK$200 each.
2. **Overseas AMLO video CDD** — HK$500 per person, charged at engagement-manager discretion if the client resides overseas and requires CDD by video call.
3. **Government fees** are charged as actually paid, including the HK$150 Insolvency Fund Levy effective 2026-04-01 per the 2026-27 Hong Kong Budget.

These terms are stated upfront in your engagement letter.

Question 4

What are the 2026 government fee changes? Why is the BR fee HK$2,350?

Accepted Answer

From **1 April 2026**, the Business Registration fee is **HK$2,350** for a 1-year certificate (3-year: HK$6,170), which includes the reinstated **HK$150 Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund levy** announced in the 2026-27 Hong Kong Budget. The Companies Registry filing fees remain unchanged: electronic incorporation HK$1,545, paper incorporation HK$1,720. Our HK$6,800 all-in package already reflects the new BR fee — no further adjustment will be passed on to clients.

Question 5

How much is the video AMLO customer due diligence (CDD) fee? Who needs it?

Accepted Answer

**AMLO Customer Due Diligence (CDD) video conference** is an additional service for clients who reside overseas and cannot attend in person. Fee: **HK$500 per person** (charged at engagement-manager discretion). The standard HK$6,800 all-in service fee does not include video CDD. Most overseas clients require this for at least 1 director — please discuss with us in advance so we can confirm the all-in figure.

Question 6

For overseas shareholders/directors registering a Hong Kong company, is the all-in fee different?

Accepted Answer

For overseas shareholders/directors, the **base HK$6,800 all-in package remains the same**. The typical add-ons are: **HK$500/person AMLO video CDD** and **HK$200 per additional director/shareholder beyond the standard scope (1 director + 1 shareholder same person + 1 registered office)**. Document courier (DHL/FedEx) to your overseas address is charged at cost (~HK$200-400 depending on destination). We provide a transparent itemised quote before engagement.

Question 7

What are the payment terms? Do I need to pay upfront?

Accepted Answer

Payment terms: 100% of the **HK$6,800 fee is due upfront** before we submit the NNC1 to the Companies Registry, because the government fees (HK$3,895 electronic / HK$4,070 paper) are paid directly to the CR and BR on your behalf and are non-refundable. We accept: Bank transfer (HSBC/Hang Seng), FPS, PayMe, Cash, and Credit Card. A formal receipt and engagement letter are issued before payment.

Question 8

What are the fees for post-incorporation services (accounting, audit, tax filing)?

Accepted Answer

After incorporation, your company will need ongoing services. PAT CPA offers transparent pricing across the stack: **Accounting / bookkeeping** from HK$800/month; **Audit** from HK$3,000 (statutory audit by HKICPA-licensed CPA, see audit fee pricing); **Company secretary** HK$2,300/year (free in your first year as a new incorporation client); **Registered address** HK$2,800/year (free in your first year). Bundle pricing is available — ask your engagement manager.

Hong Kong Company Registration Fees 2026

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PAT CPA Service Fee Breakdown

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