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Ready-Made (Shelf) Company in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong company that is already registered and waiting for an owner. It suits you when you need an entity urgently, for example for a contract or a tender, and cannot wait for a new registration.
A Hong Kong shelf company, or ready-made company, is an entity registered in advance and never used for business. You receive it with a registration number and an incorporation date already in place, and we transfer the shares and directorships to you. This helps when a counterparty needs your company details today or when an earlier incorporation date matters. The whole transfer is handled remotely.
Before the purchase we check that the company is genuinely clean: no trading history, no debts and no overdue filings. After the transfer we update the Significant Controllers Register, appoint a company secretary and confirm the registered address. A shelf company usually has no bank account; the account is opened after the transfer, and the bank checks the new owner.
The transfer is handled remotely.
Who it is for
- Entrepreneurs who need a company for an urgent contract
- Businesses for which an earlier incorporation date matters
- Founders who want to save time on registration
- Trading companies starting to work with suppliers in Asia
Requirements
- KYC checks on the new owner and director
- A share transfer agreement and resolutions to change directors
- A company secretary and registered address in Hong Kong
- An updated Significant Controllers Register
- Renewal of the Business Registration Certificate when due
What we do
- Find a ready-made company that fits your needs
- Check its history, filings and absence of debts
- Handle the share transfer and change of directors
- Update the corporate registers
- Appoint a company secretary and confirm the address
- Advise on a bank account for the company
Key documents
- Passport of the new shareholder and director
- Proof of residential address
- Description of the planned business
- Details of ultimate beneficial owners
How it works
- Selectiona ready-made company with the incorporation date you need
- Due diligencehistory, filings, no debts and no activity
- KYCchecks on the new owner and director
- Transfershare transfer, change of directors and updated registers
- Getting startedsecretary, address and choosing a bank for the account
Timeline
Timing depends on the KYC check and document preparation; we give an estimate once a specific company is chosen.
Timelines are approximate: government agencies, consulates and banks set them.
What to watch out for
- An unchecked shelf company may have overdue filings, so we check it before the deal
- The bank account is usually opened after the transfer, and the bank makes the decision
- For a bank, an earlier incorporation date does not replace a real trading history
- Availability is limited and has to be checked at the time you contact us
- Tax consequences of owning a foreign company in the founder's country of residence should be checked in advance
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is on request. Government fees, translations, insurance and other mandatory costs are paid separately; we send the full estimate before you sign.
Why buy a Hong Kong shelf company instead of registering a new one?
It saves time: the entity already exists, and you can share its details right after the transfer. If you are not in a hurry, a new registration is usually no harder and is also done remotely.
Can the company be transferred remotely?
Yes. The share transfer, change of directors and register updates all happen without you having to travel. You sign the documents remotely, and the filings and the secretary appointment are handled in Hong Kong.
Does a ready-made company come with a bank account?
Usually not. The account is opened after the transfer, because the bank checks the new owner. We pick a bank or payment service and prepare the documents for its review; the bank makes the decision.
How do you check a ready-made company?
We confirm that the company has not traded, has filed the required returns, and has no debts or disputes. Only after this check do we offer it to you for transfer.
How long does the transfer take?
It depends mainly on how quickly the KYC check of the new owner and director is completed and the documents are prepared. We give an estimate once you have chosen a specific company.
Can I change the name of a ready-made company?
Yes. After the transfer, the name can be changed through the Companies Registry, and the registration number and incorporation date stay the same. If the name matters for a contract, it is better to change it before you send the company details to the counterparty.
Do you guarantee the result?
No. Decisions are made by government agencies, consulates and banks. We are responsible for preparing and checking documents, filing and support, and we tell you about the risks upfront.
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We will check whether the program fits your citizenship, income and family, and send an estimate with the full list of costs.
