To start a business in Hong Kong, you need to complete business registration procedures and obtain a business license and business registration certificate. A business registration certificate is a legal proof of engaging in business activities in Hong Kong. According to this certificate, Hong Kong businessmen can open bank accounts, apply for credit and lease office space. The cost of business registration certificate depends on the type and scale of the company, which is usually several hundred to several thousand Hong Kong dollars. For private companies or small businesses, the Hong Kong Companies Registry generally charges a business registration fee of HK$ 400. For limited companies, it is required to pay HK$ 65,438+0,720; The business registration fee of listed companies amounts to HK$ 7,580. In addition, if faster processing time is required, an additional fast approval fee is required. It should be noted that the business registration certificate is only the first step to start a business, and companies need to choose appropriate licenses and certificates according to different business types to apply.
Can the business registration certificate fee be recovered? Business registration certificate fees are generally not refundable, and the business registration certificate may not be transferred, sold or given to others. Therefore, before applying for a business registration certificate, it is recommended that enterprises carefully check all information to ensure that unnecessary losses are avoided.
Business registration certificate is an important document to prove that you are engaged in business activities in Hong Kong, and the expenses involved vary according to the type and scale of the company. Enterprises need to check the relevant application procedures and fees one by one, and pay attention to avoid unnecessary losses.
Legal basis:
Article 33 of the Hong Kong Business Registration Ordinance, the fee for the business registration certificate shall be paid by the company and delivered when the application is submitted to the business registration office.