You need to register a Hong Kong company first. Hong Kong companies holding domestic companies belong to the category of foreign investment. After the registration of a Hong Kong company is completed, it is necessary to confirm with the domestic company registration bureau what documents are required for the registration of a Hong Kong company to meet the requirements and hold a domestic company. According to relevant domestic requirements, registered Hong Kong companies hold domestic companies.
This process involves two aspects, one is the registration of Hong Kong companies, and the other is the registration of domestic companies. It is very simple to register a Hong Kong company. You only need to provide information to complete the registration. However, if a Hong Kong company controls a domestic company, it needs to be registered in China to confirm what conditions are needed to meet the miraculous requirements before it can be controlled by a Hong Kong company.
Information required to register a company in Hong Kong:
1, company name. (Available in Chinese and English)
2. ID cards of directors and shareholders of the company+hand-held ID cards. (Must be at least 18 years old, regardless of nationality. All shareholders are required to provide scanned ID cards and clear photos. Mainlanders need the front and back of ID cards, and foreigners need passport personal information pages)
3. Address certificates of directors and shareholders of the company. (usually the address shown on the ID card)
4. Registered capital of the company/number of issued shares. (/kloc-from HK$ 0/0000, how many yuan can be divided per share)
5. Share distribution ratio of shareholders of the company. (The proportion of shares of all shareholders shall be indicated)
6. Set the nature of the company's business. (that is, the company's business scope, both in Chinese and English. Chinese 28 characters contain punctuation marks, and English 60 letters contain punctuation marks)
7. Due diligence questionnaire. (Conduct background checks on registered applicants and legal secretaries)
Because the requirements of each region in the Mainland are different, it is necessary to confirm with the local registration bureau what requirements Hong Kong companies have to meet in order to control domestic companies in this region. At present, it is generally necessary to do notarization of Hong Kong companies, which is divided into a full set of notarization and notarization of board resolutions.
How do Hong Kong companies control mainland companies?
1. First of all, you need to confirm the specific documents and materials needed for registration in the Mainland.
2. To notarize the documents of the Hong Kong company, which will be issued by the Notary Association entrusted by China and transferred by China Legal Service (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. (what notarization should be done specifically? Tell Bian Xiao to check).
3. Go to the foreign economic and trade commission where the enterprise is located to review the project, and then carry out industrial and commercial registration and tax registration.
4. Hong Kong companies holding mainland companies need to check funds and remit funds from overseas in the form of foreign exchange. If enterprises need to set up overseas brands, enterprises need to set up in offshore account, enterprises need to plan overseas listing, and enterprises need to expand international trade business, they will generally choose to register Hong Kong companies.
Shenzhen company registration process:
1) company name verification. Generally prepare 2-3 company names to prevent duplication or unavailability!
Shenzhen+brand+industry+co., ltd.
2) Determine the industry category and business scope of the company, such as trade, cross-border e-commerce, science and technology, etc.
3) Address of registered company: The registered company in Shenzhen Qianhai Free Trade Zone can be affiliated with the "Business Secretary Company" for free, and only need to provide the original Shenzhen real estate license or house lease certificate in the name of legal person or shareholder!
4) Registered capital of the company: Shenzhen Qianhai pure Hong Kong-funded enterprises can be exempted from the minimum registered capital requirement of 500W, and the registered capital can be RMB, USD, HKD and other currencies reflected in the business license. The registered capital is subscribed, and no actual contribution is required.
5) Prepare the Articles of Association (our company can handle it)
6) Provide letters of appointment or authorization of directors and supervisors, and determine the company's equity structure, which may be wholly owned by a legal person or controlled by a company.
7) Hong Kong shareholders need to come to Qianhai Management Board to confirm their investor status!
8) After the materials are submitted, the business license can be issued in about 5- 10 working days. After the business license is issued, you need to go to the Ministry of Commerce for foreign investment filing. If the filing fails, the company cannot operate!
9) After the above procedures are completed, arrange bank account opening. After the formalities are completed, the company can start business.
Advantages of registered Hong Kong companies holding mainland companies
1. Facilitating capital operation: It is very beneficial to use Hong Kong holding companies to build overseas frameworks. For example, many VIE structures and red chip structures in China have Hong Kong companies. As an international financial center, Hong Kong can facilitate enterprise financing and capital operation.
2. Convenient tax planning: Hong Kong is a country that has signed many bilateral trade agreements, which has great advantages for trading enterprises. There are few taxes and low tax rates in Hong Kong, so registering a Hong Kong holding company can save tax costs.
3. Enjoy preferential policies: you can enjoy the tax incentives given by the government to foreign-funded companies, and Hong Kong companies can enjoy 5% dividend tax if they hold more than 25% shares in mainland companies.
4. Offshore holding is allowed: Hong Kong holding companies do not need actual operation or actual office address, which brings convenience to many mainland enterprises and overseas enterprises.
5. Avoidance of foreign exchange control: there are foreign exchange controls in China, and Hong Kong is relatively loose. Registering a Hong Kong holding company and opening a Hong Kong account can enjoy no foreign exchange control and the free entry and exit of funds. At the same time, Hong Kong has gathered all kinds of financial institutions around the world, with perfect financial services and more convenient foreign currency settlement.