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Yes, it is fully legal under FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) via the RBI's Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) route. Indian residents can invest up to USD 250,000 per financial year in foreign companies under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), or more through the ODI route for operating companies. Sirus Infotech assists with the RBI filing requirements, Form ODI preparation, and FEMA compliance — ensuring your HK investment is completely above board.

Hong Kong operates on a territorial tax system — you pay tax ONLY on income earned in Hong Kong. Income from India, USA, UK, UAE, or any other country earned by your HK company is 0% tax. Income earned within HK is taxed at 8.25% on the first HK$2 million and 16.5% above that. There is no capital gains tax, no GST on exports, no dividend withholding tax, and no estate duty. Additionally, the India–HK DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) provides relief from double taxation for Indian residents.

Documents required: (1) Valid passport copy of all directors and shareholders, (2) Recent utility bill or bank statement (proof of residential address) not older than 3 months, (3) Proposed company name (2–3 options), (4) Intended business activities description, (5) Contact details (email, phone). All documents can be sent digitally — no notarisation or apostille is required for most HK company formations by Indian nationals. We guide you through every step.

Yes — HSBC HK, DBS Bank HK, Standard Chartered HK, and several others open accounts for HK companies owned by Indian nationals. The account opening process has become stricter post-2018 due to global KYC regulations — we assist with proper documentation, banker introduction, and application support. Account opening typically takes 10–20 business days after document submission. Accounts can be managed online from India and support multi-currency (USD, HKD, EUR, GBP).

Annual compliance for a HK Private Limited includes: (1) Annual Return filing with the Companies Registry (within 42 days of anniversary), (2) Business Registration Certificate renewal (annually, ~HK$2,150 fee), (3) Financial Audit — mandatory for all HK companies regardless of size. Audited accounts must be prepared by a HK-registered CPA. (4) Profits Tax Return filing with the Inland Revenue Department. (5) Company Secretary annual duties. Total annual compliance cost is typically HK$15,000–HK$25,000 (₹1.5L–₹2.5L). Sirus Infotech manages all annual compliance under our maintenance packages.

It depends on your business: HK is best if you deal with China/APAC markets, want the lowest corporate tax with offshore income exemption, and need straightforward setup with minimal capital. Singapore is better if you want Southeast Asia market access, are planning to relocate, or need stronger IP protection. UAE (Dubai) is better if your business is trade-focused and you want a physical presence in the Middle East. For IT/SaaS companies billing global clients from India, HK consistently offers the best tax efficiency combined with low setup cost. We advise the best jurisdiction in the free consultation call.