Because of its excellent geographical position and low taxation regime, Hong Kong is a good location to base a transportation company. The city has an important port but companies that engage in transport and logistics can provide all types of transport services via maritime, air or land routes. Find out more about the company set-up process from our experts at: http://www.opencompanyhongkong.com/

1. Open a Transportation Company in Hong Kong
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Transportation Companies in
Hong Kong
• Hong Kong is an excellent location to
base a transportation company.
• Good geographical location, together with
access to important markets and a
favourable business climate are some of
the city’s most important characteristics for
investors.

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Sea Transportation in Hong Kong
• Sea transportation in Hong Kong has
always had great importance. Because it is
located close to mainland China and has a
natural deep-water harbour, Hong Kong
is a good location to base a transport
company.
• The Hong Kong Port is one of the busiest
in the world and cargo is transported via
sea or river.

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The Express Cargo Industry
in Hong Kong
• The express cargo industry is well
developed in Hong Kong.
• Transport companies provide a wide range
of services, from door-to-door delivery to
other transport and logistics services.
Many international courier services
companies are operating in Hong Kong.

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Air Transportation in Hong Kong
• Hong Kong is a very well connected
business hub in Asia and air
transportation is an important contributor
to the city’s connectivity.
• The Hong Kong International Airport
handles both cargo and passengers.
Domestic exports represent an important
percentage of the total air cargo in Hong
Kong.

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Freight Forwarding in Hong Kong
• Freight forwarders in Hong Kong are
usually international companies that will
provide services for various types of cargo
shipments.
• Inward and outward freight transportation
in Hong Kong is primarily seaborne, followed
by road and air transportation. Freight
forwarding is an important industry in
Hong Kong.

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Company Incorporation in Hong
Kong
• The company incorporation process for a
transport company is the same as for
companies in other business fields.
• An available name is required before
registering the company with the Hong
Kong Companies Registry. A bank
account and Hong Kong headquarters are
also required for the new company.

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Types of Companies in Hong Kong
• Investors who want to enter the transport
and logistics sector in Hong Kong can
choose to set-up one of the available
company types.
• Foreign freight and transport
companies can also open a branch in
Hong Kong.

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Opportunities for Transport
Companies in Hong Kong
• Transport companies in Hong Kong can
benefit from the following if choosing to
set-up their headquarters in the city:
 low taxation regime;
 profit tax rules for ship owners;
 tax incentives;
 double taxation relief.

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Company Formation in Hong Kong
• Our company registration agents in Hong
Kong can help you open a transportation
company in the city.
• You can contact us if you need help submitting
the documents for registration or obtaining the
special permits and licenses.

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