Usually a private company limited by shares used for international trade and investment.  It cannot undertake banking or insurance or financial activities without being granted the appropriate licence.

• Can be registered with either a Chinese name or an English name; or with both English and Chinese names.
• No minimum share capital required. Any currency may be used to issue the share.
• Ordinary shares, preference shares and redeemable shares with or without voting rights.
• Bank accounts can be in either local or foreign currencies.
• Shelf companies available.
• Usually takes 6-7 days to incorporate a tailor-made company and one day for a ready-made company.
• No exchange controls in Hong Kong.
• No double tax agreement with any country except mainland China.