Non-UK Resident Company Formation for Hong Kong

Forming a UK company from Hong Kong can be completed remotely, without travelling to the UK or maintaining a physical UK office for day-to-day operations. Form My Company’s Non-UK Residents package brings incorporation, company documents, address services, statutory administration and international mail handling together for founders managing a UK company from abroad.

The package is designed around practical remote administration. You can use the Bolton BL1 1BR registered office and director service address, receive digital company documents, access your company information through an online dashboard and arrange international delivery of physical documents to Hong Kong. Priority 24/7 support is also suited to founders whose working hours do not always match the UK.

Companies House states that a registered office must be a physical address in the UK and meet its appropriate-address requirements. Companies House registered office guidance.

What the Non-UK Residents package is and who it is for

This service is for founders based in Hong Kong who want to establish a UK private limited company while remaining abroad. The process is handled online, subject to the information, identity checks and processing requirements that apply to the incorporation.

It can suit an overseas founder who needs a UK registered office, a separate director service address, incorporation documents and practical mail handling without arranging these services independently. The package is administrative support for running a UK company remotely; it does not remove the company’s statutory responsibilities or the need for specialist tax or legal advice where appropriate.

What’s included in your UK company formation package

Company formation in less than 3 hours

Company formation in less than 3 hours is included (subject to Companies House processing times, weekends and bank holidays; delays may occur if incorrect or incomplete information is submitted or due to technical complexities). The stated timeframe is therefore subject to the conditions above rather than being a fixed registration guarantee.

Free Wise Business Account with a UK account number and sort code

The package includes a Free Wise Business Account with a UK account number and sort code (Wise Business Account applications are subject to eligibility and are approved entirely at the discretion of Wise; Form My Company acts only as a referrer and does not guarantee account approval). Wise approval is separate from Companies House incorporation.

Digital Certificate of Incorporation

A Digital Certificate of Incorporation is included after registration. It records the company’s legal existence and key incorporation details, including the company number and formation date. Keeping it digitally available is particularly practical when the company is being administered from Hong Kong. Companies House confirms that the certificate of incorporation confirms that the company legally exists and shows its company number and date of formation.

Digital Share Certificates

Digital Share Certificates are included as part of the company documentation. They provide a digital record of the shares issued to shareholders and can be stored with the rest of the company’s electronic records for convenient remote access.

Digital Memorandum of Association (MoA)

The package includes a Digital Memorandum of Association (MoA). The memorandum is part of the company’s incorporation documentation and records the initial agreement to form the company. Companies House explains that an online memorandum is created as part of online registration.

Digital Articles of Association (AoA)

You also receive Digital Articles of Association (AoA). The articles contain rules for running the company and form part of its constitutional documentation. Having them digitally available makes it easier to refer to the company’s governing document from Hong Kong.

Printed Certificate of Incorporation

A Printed Certificate of Incorporation is included alongside the digital certificate. This provides a physical copy for your corporate records, useful if you want a paper file as well as electronic company documentation.

Printed Share Certificates

Printed Share Certificates are included for your company records. They provide physical versions of the share certificates supplied digitally, allowing an overseas founder to maintain both paper and electronic records of the company’s share ownership.

International document delivery

International document delivery is included for documents that need to reach your address in Hong Kong (if post or documents need to be received at the customer’s address, standard mail handling charges apply; each scanned item emailed is charged at £2 per copy; shipping charges are on the Document Shipping page — link this).

This is designed for founders who need physical company paperwork delivered internationally rather than relying only on digital copies.

Maintenance of statutory books

Maintenance of statutory books is included. Keeping company records organised is an important part of ongoing administration, particularly when directors and shareholders are managing the business from outside the UK. You remain responsible for providing accurate information when company details change.

Free Confirmation Statement preparation and filing

Free Confirmation Statement preparation and filing is included (free for the first year; renewal available through this package for the applicable renewal fee via the File a Confirmation Statement service — link this). A confirmation statement is an ongoing Companies House filing, so the company’s information needs to remain accurate.

The File a Confirmation Statement service can be used when the first-year package period has ended or when you need the filing handled separately.

Free prestigious Registered Office Address in Bolton BL1 1BR

Free prestigious Registered Office Address in Bolton BL1 1BR is included (free for the first year; renews at £399.99+VAT for each subsequent 12-month period from the renewal date).

Companies House requires a physical registered office in the UK. Using Bolton BL1 1BR gives the company a UK registered address while you remain in Hong Kong, so your Hong Kong home address does not need to be used as the company’s registered office.

The Bolton BL1 Registered Office Address service provides further information about registered office arrangements and mail handling.

Free Director Service Address to keep the customer’s residential address private

Free Director Service Address to keep the customer’s residential address private is included. A director’s service address is the public correspondence address associated with the director, while the usual residential address is separate information that must still be provided where required.

For a founder living in Hong Kong, the Bolton BL1 service address helps keep the residential address separate from the public-facing director correspondence address. The Director Service Address guide explains the distinction between a registered office and a director service address.

Free registered office mail forwarding for 1 year

Free registered office mail forwarding for 1 year is included (free for the first year; eligible official government correspondence is scanned and digitally forwarded; the first 10 scanned copies are free, each additional scanned copy is £2; a printed copy of an eligible document is provided free, but Royal Mail postage/delivery charges to the customer are payable by the customer; shipping charges are on the Document Shipping page — link this; documents classed as official government mail are listed on the Official Government Mail Guide blog post — link this).

For a Hong Kong-based founder, this provides remote access to eligible official correspondence received at the UK registered office. The What Is Official Government Mail guide explains the types of correspondence covered.

International tracked delivery

International tracked delivery is included for overseas document delivery. This is useful when physical company documents need to travel from the UK to Hong Kong, and you want to monitor the shipment’s progress.

No complicated administrative paperwork

No complicated administrative paperwork is included as a package feature. The formation process is handled through an online application, while you still need to provide accurate information and complete any required identity or compliance checks.

Priority 24/7 customer support

Priority 24/7 customer support is included. This can be useful for a founder in Hong Kong who needs assistance outside conventional UK office hours and wants to manage formation or package administration remotely.

No hidden charges

No hidden charges is included as a package feature. You should still review the service terms before ordering, particularly for international postage, scanned items and services outside the package. Companies House statutory fees are separate where applicable.

Access to an online user dashboard to manage company documents 24/7

Access to an online user dashboard to manage company documents 24/7 is included. For a founder in Hong Kong, online access provides a practical way to manage company documentation without depending on paper records or a UK-based office.

Annual Renewal Fee of £399

The package includes an Annual Renewal Fee of £399, covering (for the first 12 months only, then renewing): statutory books maintenance, the first year’s confirmation statement preparation & filing, the BL1 1BR Bolton registered office address, director service address protection, and international mail forwarding (Royal Mail charges payable by the customer).

Non-Residents

£500

+ £100 Companies House Fee

Pricing and renewal terms

The current Non-UK Residents package listing shows a formation price of £500 plus the £100 Companies House fee. Companies House currently lists £100 as the online incorporation fee. The package’s first-year services are then subject to the renewal terms stated for the relevant package and individual services.

The fixed package terms state an Annual Renewal Fee of £399. The registered office feature separately states that the Bolton BL1 1BR address renews at £399.99+VAT for each subsequent 12-month period from the renewal date. Check the applicable renewal terms for the services attached to your company before payment.

Staying compliant after year one

A UK company remains responsible for keeping its registered office and company information accurate and dealing with required filings after the first year. The first-year package helps with these administrative tasks, but the company and its directors remain responsible for supplying correct information and obtaining professional advice where their circumstances require it.

For a founder in Hong Kong, renewing the relevant services helps maintain continuity of the registered office, director service address and other included administration. Keep your contact details and company information up to date so that correspondence and filings can be dealt with promptly.

What happens after you buy

Complete the online application with the information required for your company.
Complete the required identity verification and provide any supporting information requested.
Review the incorporation details and documents prepared from your application.
The application is submitted for Companies House processing, subject to the stated processing conditions.
After registration, receive your digital incorporation documents and manage the included services remotely.
Arrange international delivery to Hong Kong for physical documents where required.

Why choose Form My Company

Form My Company’s Non-UK Residents package combines company formation with practical services for founders managing a UK company from abroad. The Bolton BL1 1BR registered office and director service address provide UK correspondence arrangements, while digital documents and the online dashboard support remote administration.

For a founder in Hong Kong, the remote structure means the incorporation process does not require a UK visit simply to establish the company. International document delivery and tracked shipping also provide a route for receiving physical company paperwork in Hong Kong, while 24/7 support helps across different working hours.

The package should be viewed as an administrative foundation rather than a substitute for your own statutory responsibilities or professional advice. Companies House’s official guidance on registering a private limited company remains a useful source for understanding the underlying registration process. GOV.UK: Register your company

FAQs about Non-UK Resident Company Formation for Hong Kong

Can I form a UK company remotely from Hong Kong?

Yes, the Form My Company Non-UK Residents package is designed for founders who complete the formation process remotely from Hong Kong. You still need to provide the required information and complete applicable identity verification and Companies House processing requirements.

Does the package include access to a UK bank account?

The package includes a referral for a Free Wise Business Account with a UK account number and sort code, subject to Wise’s independent eligibility and approval decision. Form My Company does not guarantee that Wise will approve an application.

Do I need a UK registered office if I live in Hong Kong?

A UK company must have a physical registered office address in the appropriate UK jurisdiction. The package includes a Bolton BL1 1BR registered office for the first year, allowing the company to maintain its UK registered office without using your Hong Kong home address for that purpose.

How is official mail handled when I am in Hong Kong?

Eligible official government correspondence received at the Bolton BL1 registered office is scanned and digitally forwarded under the first-year mail-forwarding terms. The first 10 scanned copies are free; additional scanned copies cost £2 each, and physical delivery is subject to the stated postage and shipping charges.

What is the renewal cost after the first year?

The fixed package terms state an Annual Renewal Fee of £399, while the registered office feature separately states renewal at £399.99+VAT for each subsequent 12-month period from the renewal date. Check the applicable package and individual service terms before renewal.