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Oct 2, 2026
Employer Obligations in Hong Kong: MPF, Employer's Return and Employment Ordinance Basics for Your First Hire
A first hire in Hong Kong means enrolling the employee in an MPF scheme within 60 days and paying 5% of relevant income up to HK$1,500 a month, filing Form IR56E with the Inland Revenue Department within 3 months and the employer's return each April, taking out employees' compensation insurance before day one, and meeting Employment Ordinance minimums including the HK$43.1 hourly minimum wage from 1 May 2026, 15 statutory holidays in 2026 and 7 to 14 days' annual leave.
Oct 1, 2026
Opening a Business Bank Account in Hong Kong 2026: What Banks Ask, How Long It Takes, and the Virtual Bank Option
Opening a business bank account in Hong Kong costs HK$1,200 to HK$1,600 at the main banks, takes from three working days to several weeks depending on how easily the bank can verify ownership and the business, and monthly fees of HK$120 to HK$300 apply below balances of HK$50,000 to HK$200,000. Digital banks open in a day but need a Hong Kong ID for every owner; fintech accounts such as Statrys, Airwallex and Aspire take foreign-owned companies.
Sep 30, 2026
Company Formation in Hong Kong 2026: Steps, Government Fees, Timeline and What Agents Charge
Incorporating a private company limited by shares in Hong Kong costs HK$3,895 in government fees for 2026/27 (HK$1,545 Companies Registry fee plus HK$2,350 one-year business registration) and e-filed applications are normally approved within an hour. You need one director of any nationality, a Hong Kong-resident company secretary and a Hong Kong registered office; agents charge from about HK$4,650 for a package.