Number of registered companies in Hong Kong reaches record 1.56 million in 2025

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lam Ka-singJanuary 16, 2026 at 10:56 AM

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Hong Kong's Companies Registry reported a record 1.56 million registered companies by the end of 2025, an increase of over 96,000 compared to 2024. This total includes 195,343 newly registered local and redomiciled firms, offset by 99,406 dissolutions during the same period. The number of non-Hong Kong companies establishing a presence in the city also rose, reaching 15,586. The company redomiciliation regime, implemented in May 2025, is credited with contributing to this growth by allowing foreign companies to relocate their registration to Hong Kong. This expansion reinforces Hong Kong's position as a global business and financial hub.

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Companies Ordinance 40% 2024 ×250% 2025 ×460% Companies Registry ×270% Hong Kong ×590%

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Hong Kong

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