GetStarted HK review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
GetStarted HK suits founders who want a Hong Kong company formed fast with the state fee and a year of company secretary already in the price. Formation runs in 1 to 2, so you can go from order to a registered company in days, not weeks.
Key facts
- Best for
- A Hong Kong company formed quickly with the state fee and a year of company secretary included.
- Package price from
- $720 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- State fee included
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Registered agent
- 1-year company secretary included (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Turnaround time
- 1 to 2 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Jurisdictions
- HK, SG, BS, BZ, VG, KY, MU, WS, SC (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Hong Kong (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Small business, Beginners
- Official website
- ird.gov.hk
Pros and cons
Pros
- The package price of $720 already covers the state fee, so there is nothing extra to pay to the registry on day one.
- A year of company secretary is included with the package, which is the part most Hong Kong formation quotes leave out.
- Formation completes in 1 to 2, a quick turnaround for a jurisdiction where the company secretary must be appointed on registration.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, so you can pick email, chat or phone rather than waiting on a single channel.
Cons
- The package price of $720 sits well above the company formation median of €78.05, so the entry cost is high for a first registration.
- The included company secretary lasts a year only, so you are back on the hook for the annual appointment once that period ends.
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Scored 9.3 / 10 by ForgeCue.
Who it suits
- Founders setting up their first Hong Kong company who want the state fee and a year of company secretary covered in one payment
- Small businesses in Hong Kong that need a company formed inside a couple of days
- Teams that want to form companies across several markets from a single provider
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget first registrations, where ANNA Money charges £19 at the entry point
- Founders who only need the company set up and plan to handle the annual company secretary themselves
How GetStarted HK compares
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Frequently asked questions
What does the GetStarted HK package price cover?+
The package price of $720 includes the state fee, so the registry charge is not added on top. It also includes a year of company secretary, which is the annual appointment every Hong Kong company must keep. Support is available on email, chat and phone if you need help reading the package.
How long does it take to form a Hong Kong company with GetStarted HK?+
Formation completes in 1 to 2. The appointment of a company secretary is handled as part of the package, so the registered office requirement is covered from the start. Ask on email, chat and phone if you need the date confirmed before you order.
What is included with the Hong Kong formation package?+
The package price of $720 covers the state fee and a year of company secretary. After that first year, the company secretary appointment is an ongoing cost you need to renew. There is no separate registered agent charge listed in the package.
Is GetStarted HK a beginner-friendly service?+
GetStarted HK is built for small business and beginners, so the service assumes you are forming a company for the first time rather than running a compliance team. Support is available on email, chat and phone, which gives you a person to ask when a filing step is unclear.
Where can I form a company besides Hong Kong?+
GetStarted HK is headquartered in Hong Kong and can form companies across HK, SG and BS. The Hong Kong package is the one priced here, with a state fee included and a year of company secretary. If your target market is outside that list, check availability first.
How does the price compare with cheaper company formation options?+
The $720 package sits above the company formation median of €78.05. ANNA Money starts at £19 and Aspire at $0, so cheaper providers exist. GetStarted HK bundles the state fee and a year of company secretary, which is what you are paying extra for.
Can I reach GetStarted HK if something goes wrong during formation?+
Support runs on email, chat and phone, so email, chat and phone are all available. Given a turnaround of 1 to 2, a call is the quickest route if a document is missing. GetStarted HK is based in Hong Kong, so support hours may not line up with your timezone.
Do I need to arrange a company secretary separately?+
No separate arrangement is needed for the first year, because a year of company secretary is included with the package. You are responsible for keeping that appointment in place once the included period ends. Plan for that renewal cost before the first anniversary.
Sources
- getstarted.hk checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Jurisdictions, Support channels
“Hong Kong Company Formation, Singapore, Bahamas, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands”
- getstarted.hk/services/hong-kong-company-formation checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Headquarters, Package price from, Registered agent, State fee included, Turnaround time
“Ideal for start-ups or growing businesses”
Compiled from 2 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
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