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See 2 or 3 jurisdictions side by side: all-in cost for year 1 and year 2, headline tax, audit, registers and time to form. Hong Kong is a good fit for trade with China & Asia, territorial tax. Singapore is a good fit for Asia HQ, investors, treaties with around 100 jurisdictions. British Virgin Islands is a good fit for holding, JV, investment vehicle.

Hong Kong compared with New Zealand compared with Singapore: cost, tax, reporting and setup
Comparing3 jurisdictions
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Onshore · Private Company LimitedUS$1,968Year 1 all-inStart in Hong Kong+ Hong Kong audit from US$1,611 a year, quoted separately
Onshore · Limited CompanyCurrent price available on requestCurrent price available on requestGet a quote for New Zealand
Onshore · Private Limited (Pte. Ltd.)US$4,734Year 1 all-inStart in Singapore
Cost
Year 1 all-inUS$1,968✓ LowestCurrent price available on requestUS$4,734
From year 2US$1,308+ Hong Kong audit from US$1,611 a yearCurrent price available on requestUS$3,604
3-year cost (Starter)US$4,584+ Hong Kong audit from US$1,611 a yearCurrent price available on requestUS$11,942
Tax & reporting
Headline tax8.25% / 16.5%28%17%
Annual auditYesIf largeIf not small
Public registerDirectors and shareholders public; SCR not publicPublicDirectors and shareholders public; controllers not public
Setup
TypeOnshoreOnshoreOnshore
EntityPrivate Company LimitedLimited CompanyPrivate Limited (Pte. Ltd.)
Minimum directors11 local*1 + 1 local
Legal systemCommonCommonCommon
Time to form1–2 days1–3 days1–3 days
Best forTrade with China & Asia, territorial taxReputable Pacific baseAsia HQ, investors, treaties with around 100 jurisdictions
A green tick marks the stronger value in a row. Prices include government fees and, for Singapore, the resident director a non-resident needs. Yearly costs the law requires but that we quote separately are named under the figure; rows with such costs show no tick. Headline tax rates are a summary; your specialist confirms how they apply to you before you pay.

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Which one for your situation

  • You need a business bank account soon

    Hong Kong or Singapore. Banks usually find onshore companies easier to assess, but each bank decides.

  • You want a lower running cost

    British Virgin Islands, from US$1,795 a year based on published year-2 prices.

  • You only hold shares or other assets

    British Virgin Islands. Your home country may still tax the income, so check that first (confirm with your specialist).

  • You need it fast

    Hong Kong, typically 1–2 business days after KYC approval.

Need all three? Some owners hold one company under another. We quote the whole structure as one package. Get a structure quote

General guidance based on headline rules, not tax or legal advice. Your specialist confirms how tax residency, substance and banking apply to you before you pay.