Set up a liaison office for research, promotion and partner contact. A representative office has no separate legal status and cannot generate revenue, issue invoices or sign sales contracts. The overseas parent remains liable for its activities. Business registration is required, but trading is not permitted.
What we do
- Assess whether a representative office is suitable or if a company or branch is a better fit
- Register the representative office for business registration
- Provide a business address and basic administrative setup
- Prepare internal guidelines that reflect permitted activities and restrictions
- Brief your team on employment, payroll and MPF basics if you hire local staff
- Maintain renewals and update filings when details change
What you provide
- Parent company constitutional documents and proof of good standing
- Details of the authorized local contact person and KYC documents
- Outline of planned non commercial activities and expected headcount
- Preferred business address and start date
Typical timeline
Registration is usually completed within a few working days after document verification.
Next steps
If you plan to trade or sign customer contracts, we will help you incorporate a Hong Kong company or register a branch.
