Set up in Hong Kong.
Or bring your HK business to India.
We handle both, end to end.
Indian founder expanding to Hong Kong for its territorial tax system and global banking? Done in days. HK company entering India? We handle your subsidiary, GST, FEMA, and transfer pricing. One CA-backed team. Both jurisdictions.
Expanding your HK business into India?
We handle the registration, compliance, and tax obligations of your Indian entity, so you can enter the Indian market without the regulatory maze.
We assess your business model, revenue flows, and expansion goals. Then we recommend the right entity type (Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Branch Office, or Liaison Office) and the appropriate FDI route (Automatic vs. Government).
We file all documents with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA): DIN, DSC, Name Reservation, SPICe+ form, MoA, AoA. Your Indian company is registered end-to-end.
All inward FDI from Hong Kong must be reported to the RBI. We file your FC-GPR, maintain FEMA compliance records, and set you up for the Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities & Assets (FLA).
We register your Indian entity for GST, PAN, and TAN. We also liaise with Indian banks for your current account opening, a process notorious for delays we know how to navigate.
Monthly GST returns, quarterly TDS filings, annual ROC returns, transfer pricing documentation, and board meeting compliance. We run the full compliance calendar so nothing slips.
WOS, Branch Office, or Liaison Office with MCA, RBI, and all required authorities. FDI documentation included.
FC-GPR filings for HK inward investment, Annual Return on FLA, inward remittance compliance, and ongoing FEMA advisory.
GST registration from day one, monthly GSTR-1/3B, annual reconciliation, and refund handling.
TDS on salaries and vendor payments, Form 24Q/26Q, Form 16 issuance, and full payroll processing.
Form 3CEB, benchmarking study, TP policy documentation, and support for scrutiny assessments.
MGT-7, AOC-4, board meeting minutes, statutory registers, and secretarial compliance.
Launching your Indian business in Hong Kong?
We set up your HK entity, handle profits tax registration, and manage the India-side compliance for outbound investment, all from one team that understands both jurisdictions.
Private Limited Company vs Branch Office: the decision matters for your tax situation, liability exposure, and long-term plans. We walk you through the trade-offs, including the Business Registration Certificate requirements.
We file your incorporation documents with the Companies Registry, obtain your Business Registration Certificate, and appoint a mandatory company secretary. Your HK company is set up end-to-end.
We register your company with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for profits tax. Hong Kong operates a territorial tax system with a two-tier profits tax rate: 8.25% on the first HK$2M and 16.5% thereafter.
We guide you through opening a Hong Kong business bank account with leading banks (HSBC, Standard Chartered, DBS) and setting up payment processing for your operations.
Investing from India into a Hong Kong entity requires RBI compliance under the Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) framework. We handle Form ODI, FEMA filings, and Annual Performance Reports (APR).
Private Limited Company or Branch Office registration with Companies Registry. Business Registration Certificate, company secretary, and registered office included.
Annual profits tax return filing with the Inland Revenue Department. Territorial tax planning and offshore income exemption advisory.
Annual return filing with Companies Registry, company secretary services, and ongoing statutory compliance.
Guidance and coordination for HSBC, Standard Chartered, or DBS business banking. Payment gateway activation support.
RBI Form ODI, FEMA filings for outbound investment to Hong Kong, and Annual Performance Report (APR) submissions.
Structure your income to avoid double taxation under the India-Hong Kong DTAA. Residency, WHT, and credit planning.
Private Limited Company or Branch Office? We'll help you decide.
The right choice depends on your liability preferences, tax planning, and operational structure.
Private Limited Company
The most popular choice for businesses entering Hong Kong. A separate legal entity with limited liability, two-tier profits tax, and easy banking access.
- ✓ Separate legal entity, limited liability
- ✓ Two-tier profits tax (8.25% on first HK$2M)
- ✓ Territorial tax system (offshore income exempt)
- ✓ Can open bank accounts easily
- ✗ Requires local company secretary
- ✗ Annual audit mandatory
Branch Office
An extension of your Indian parent company. Simpler to set up and no separate capital required, but the parent is fully liable for all obligations.
- ✓ Extension of parent company
- ✓ Simpler to set up
- ✓ No separate capital required
- ✓ Direct control by parent
- ✗ Parent liable for all obligations
- ✗ Must file parent company accounts
Not sure which is right for you? Book a Discovery Call. We'll recommend the right structure for your specific situation.
Tailored packages for every stage.
Final quote confirmed after your consultation.
- ✓ Indian subsidiary incorporation (WOS)
- ✓ DIN + DSC for 2 directors
- ✓ MCA filing (SPICe+, MoA, AoA)
- ✓ PAN + TAN registration
- ✓ GST registration
- ✓ Registered office assistance
- ✗ RBI / FEMA filing
- ✗ Bank account coordination
- ✗ Ongoing compliance
- ✓ Everything in Registration
- ✓ FC-GPR & RBI / FEMA filing
- ✓ Bank account coordination
- ✓ FEMA compliance memo
- ✓ Transfer pricing advisory (year 1)
- ✓ Annual FLA return (first year)
- ✗ Monthly ongoing compliance
- ✓ Monthly GST returns (GSTR-1 + 3B)
- ✓ TDS filing (quarterly)
- ✓ Annual ROC returns (MGT-7 + AOC-4)
- ✓ Board meeting compliance
- ✓ Annual FLA return (RBI)
- ✓ Transfer pricing documentation
- ✓ Dedicated relationship manager
- ✓ Private Limited Company incorporation
- ✓ Companies Registry filing
- ✓ Business Registration Certificate
- ✓ Company secretary (1 year)
- ✓ Registered office address (1 year)
- ✓ HK bank account guidance
- ✗ India ODI / FEMA compliance
- ✗ Annual compliance
- ✓ Everything in HK Formation
- ✓ FEMA ODI registration (India)
- ✓ India LRS documentation
- ✓ DTAA residency & structure advisory
- ✓ HK bank account coordination
- ✗ Annual HK/India compliance
- ✓ HK profits tax return filing
- ✓ Annual return (Companies Registry)
- ✓ Company secretary renewal
- ✓ Registered office renewal
- ✓ DTAA planning update
- ✓ Priority email support
Government filing fees are additional and vary. Annual audit fees for HK entities are separate and quoted based on transaction volume. Final pricing confirmed after your consultation.
Questions we get asked all the time.
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No. The entire process can be done remotely. You will need a local company secretary and registered address in Hong Kong, both of which we provide. Directors and shareholders do not need to be HK residents.
Typically 5–7 business days for incorporation with the Companies Registry. Bank account opening takes an additional 2–4 weeks. Total setup including tax registration is usually complete within 4–6 weeks.
Hong Kong only taxes profits arising in or derived from Hong Kong. If your company earns income from outside Hong Kong, that income may be exempt from profits tax. This makes HK attractive for international businesses. The two-tier rate is 8.25% on the first HK$2M of assessable profits and 16.5% thereafter.
Yes. India and Hong Kong signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) that covers dividends, interest, royalties, and capital gains. We structure your cross-border flows to maximise treaty benefits and minimise withholding tax.
Under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), you can remit up to $250,000 per year. For larger investments or direct ODI (Overseas Direct Investment), RBI filings under the ODI framework are required. We handle both routes.
Yes, through dividend declarations or intercompany service fees, subject to WHT (Withholding Tax) and FEMA compliance. We structure these flows to minimise tax leakage under the India-HK DTAA.
A Private Limited Company is a separate legal entity with limited liability and its own tax obligations. A Branch Office is an extension of the parent company, meaning the parent is liable for all obligations. Most businesses prefer a Private Limited Company for liability protection and banking ease.
No. Hong Kong does not have GST, VAT, or sales tax. This is one of the key advantages of operating through a Hong Kong entity. However, your Indian operations will still be subject to Indian GST.
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