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Written by Bertrand Théaud, Founder

20+ years in Asia as a corporate lawyer, investor, and fintech founder. I've sat on both sides of the table and seen the same avoidable mistakes hit founders again and again. The reviews and articles I write are for founders who'd rather skip the mistakes.

Key Takeaways

Your passport and address proof must be certified or notarised within the last 3 months, so prepare documents before ordering.

BBCIncorp advertises incorporation within 24 hours, but its service agreement says website timelines are illustrative, not binding.

If you request a refund before your order is processed, BBCIncorp deducts a USD 100 fee plus card processing and compliance check fees.

Over two years, BBCIncorp's Basic package costs about HKD 14,020 against HKD 14,841 with Statrys, though Basic excludes business account support.

For most founders, the package price is the easy part of choosing a Hong Kong incorporation provider. The steps that take planning are the paperwork before incorporation and the business account after it. Notarised passport copies and a recent address proof come first. Then comes a business account application, which the account provider decides on. Plan for both and the setup goes faster, whichever provider you choose.

That's why this review covers BBCIncorp's published terms as well as its prices. I read its Hong Kong service agreement and refund policy alongside its package page, so you know how timelines and refunds work before you order.

Statrys offers Hong Kong incorporation too, so we have a stake in this comparison. Everything below is summarised from BBCIncorp's own pages, and many of its terms are standard for the industry. Start with the basics.

BBCIncorp at a Glance

Category Detail
Who It Is BBCIncorp Group. Hong Kong services are provided by BCorpsec Limited, TCSP licence TC009977
Incorporation Basic USD 899, Essential USD 999, Premium USD 1,699, first-year government fees included
Year Two USD 899 all-in renewal listed under Basic; renews automatically at the rate in force at renewal
Business Account None of its own. Airwallex application (Essential) or applications to banks and e-money institutions (Premium)
Audit and Tax Not listed in any package. Premium adds bookkeeping for up to 120 transactions a year
Trustpilot 4.4 out of 5 from 800 reviews, across all markets

A TCSP licence (trust or company service provider) is what any Hong Kong company formation or company secretary provider needs, and you can confirm BCorpsec's licence on the Companies Registry's register of TCSP licensees.

Is BBCIncorp Right for You?

Good Fit

  • Founders who want the secretary and address on one yearly bill. Every package includes company secretary services and a Hong Kong registered address, with first-year government fees included.
  • Founders already set on Airwallex. Essential (USD 999) routes your business account application there.
  • Owners who need to pause a company. BBCIncorp's 2-year dormant package costs USD 1,499 and covers the dormancy filing plus two years of compliance.
  • Founders with notarised documents already in hand. Verification is the slow step, so having them ready shortens the wait.

Not a Good Fit

  • Founders who want the company and the account on one platform. Basic has no account support, and Essential sends you to Airwallex's own onboarding.
  • Founders who need certainty on the account before they pay. Account approval sits with the partner provider. If the first Airwallex application isn't approved, BBCIncorp says it will advise on alternatives.
  • Founders abroad without easy access to a notary. Passport and address copies must be notarised or certified within the last 3 months.
  • Founders who may cancel after ordering. BBCIncorp's refund policy deducts a USD 100 refund request fee and a compliance check fee when you request the refund.

BBCIncorp Hong Kong Fees

BBCIncorp's Hong Kong packages run from USD 899 to USD 1,699, with first-year government fees included in each, per BBCIncorp's Hong Kong company formation page.

Package Price What You Get
Basic USD 899 Incorporation (stated as within 24 hours), one-year Business Registration Certificate, Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Association, annual return filing, AGM paperwork, statutory records, and a registered address with mail scanning for one year. No business account support.
Essential USD 999 Everything in Basic, plus an Airwallex business account application.
Premium USD 1,699 Everything in Basic, plus unlimited support applying to traditional banks or e-money institutions, advice on alternatives if the first application fails, and one year of essential bookkeeping (maximum 120 transactions a year).

BBCIncorp lists an all-in renewal fee of USD 899 under Basic, and its footnote notes that government fees are included in the first year. Confirm with BBCIncorp what the renewal covers, and the renewal price for Essential and Premium, before you budget for year two.

Premium bookkeeping covers 120 transactions a year, which is 10 a month. A company paying suppliers weekly would go over that, so check how extra transactions are priced.

The package page doesn't list an audit or a profits tax return in any of the three packages. Hong Kong companies need their accounts audited each year, so ask BBCIncorp how it prices accounting and audit, or budget for an auditor separately. BBCIncorp also runs limited-time offers, so confirm the final price at checkout.

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What Two Years Cost

Take a founder abroad who needs incorporation, a registered address and a company secretary, and nothing else.

Provider and Route Year One + Year Two Two-Year Total
BBCIncorp Basic USD 899 + USD 899 USD 1,798 (about HKD 14,020)
Statrys HKD 7,875 + HKD 6,966 HKD 14,841

USD converted at HKD 7.80. The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar within a narrow band, so the figure moves little.

On these numbers, BBCIncorp's Basic package is about HKD 820 cheaper over two years than Statrys. Both sides can change at renewal: BBCIncorp's agreement applies its rates at the time of renewal, and what the USD 899 covers in year two is worth confirming. Basic also doesn't include business account support, which Statrys's package does.

BBCIncorp Features

BBCIncorp bundles company secretary services and a registered address into every package. Business account support is the part that changes by tier.

Company Secretary and Registered Address

Every package includes annual return filing, AGM paperwork and statutory records maintenance, plus a Hong Kong registered address with mail scanning for one year. BCorpsec Limited, BBCIncorp's licensed Hong Kong entity, provides the service. A local company's registered office must be in Hong Kong, according to the Companies Registry, so this covers a requirement rather than adding a perk. If you are still working out what your company needs, start with our guide to company incorporation in Hong Kong, and compare the Hong Kong registered office requirements before you pay for a bundle.

Partner-Led Business Account Support

BBCIncorp does not issue its own business account. Essential routes you to an Airwallex application, and Premium supports applications to traditional banks or e-money institutions (licensed non-bank payment providers). If the first Airwallex application is declined, the page promises advice on suitable alternatives. Account decisions are made by the banks and payment providers themselves, as with any provider that supports applications to partners. Allow time for the account step in your plan.

Dormant Company Package

BBCIncorp's 2-year dormant package costs USD 1,499. It covers the dormancy filing, two years of registered office and company secretary services, and dormant accounting, audit and tax filing. It suits an owner who needs to pause a company without dissolving it. Most new founders will not need it.

What BBCIncorp's Terms Say

BBCIncorp's Hong Kong contract is with BCorpsec Limited, under its service agreement and a separate refund policy. These are the parts most relevant to a new client.

Clause What It Says Practical Note
Agreement 3: Acceptance Your order is an offer. The contract starts once your payment is recorded and BCorpsec has reviewed your documents and accepted them Your order is confirmed after the document review
Agreement 5.1 and 5.2: Timelines Website timelines are illustrative and based on past cases. The timeline starts after acceptance and, for incorporation, after your company name is approved Have your documents ready to keep the timeline short
Refund Policy 1.1: Your Refund Request Refunds deduct card processing fees, a compliance check fee that depends on how far document review has gone, and USD 100 if you ask for the refund yourself. You can ask before your order has been processed, or where the provider can still cancel it without charge Deductions depend on how far the work has progressed
Refund Policy 1.2: BBCIncorp Turns You Down If your documents don’t fit BBCIncorp’s policies, you get the fee back minus card processing fees only Only card processing fees are deducted
Agreement 12: Renewal Automatic renewal is the default for services that offer it, charged to your card at the rate in force at renewal, which may be higher or lower You can switch automatic renewal off at any time
Agreement 11.1: Leaving BCorpsec transfers your company to another provider once all outstanding fees, including government fees, are paid Settle outstanding fees before a transfer
Agreement 13.2: Liability BCorpsec’s total liability is capped at the service fee it collected from you A standard cap in service contracts

These terms are typical of Hong Kong corporate service providers: anti-money laundering checks are a legal duty for every licensed provider, and automatic renewal and liability caps are common in service contracts. Deducting only card processing fees when BBCIncorp declines an application is client-friendly.

Two points are worth confirming with BBCIncorp before you order: how a declined business account application affects your package fee, and how the compliance check fee would be calculated for your case.

BBCIncorp Application Process

BBCIncorp's process has four steps, and verification is the slow one. You place an order and complete an intake form, pay, complete online eKYC (identity checks done remotely by video and document upload), then download your certified documents from the client portal.

Document What BBCIncorp Requires Watch For
Passport Notarised or certified true copy, valid for at least 6 months Notarisation must fall within the last 3 months
Proof of Address Bank statement, bank reference or utility bill showing your full name and address, certified or notarised Issued within the last 3 months. P.O. Box addresses are not accepted
Background CV, résumé or LinkedIn profile Required from every company member
Verification Video 10-second video holding your passport and stating your name, passport number, date and intent to use BBCIncorp The full passport page must be visible
Corporate Shareholder Notarised company documents, including a registrar extract valid within 6 months, plus KYC for every member The longest preparation list on the page

Documents must be in English or officially translated, and BBCIncorp notes that requirements may vary by case. Under its agreement, the timeline starts once your documents are accepted and your company name is approved. Notarisation, translation and any extra document requests typically take longer than the filing itself.

What to Ask Before You Pay

  • What is the renewal price on Essential and Premium, and does it include year-two government fees?
  • How much is the compliance check fee at each stage of document review?
  • What happens to my fee if the business account partner declines my application?
  • Which of my documents need notarising again if they are older than 3 months?

What Real Users Say

As of October 2026, BBCIncorp holds 4.4 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 800 reviews. The profile covers all of BBCIncorp's markets, so check the location and date in each review.

What users praise:

  • Staff responsiveness. Recent five-star reviewers often name individual team members and describe quick replies and consistent follow-up during company formation and ongoing compliance work.
  • Clear guidance for founders abroad. Reviewers who set up Hong Kong companies remotely say the team explained exactly what was needed from them, from incorporation documents to a first audit and tax filing.

Concerns raised:

  • Timelines when extra documents are needed. One reviewer describes a setup that took over six months and moved from Hong Kong to another jurisdiction after repeated document requests. In its reply, BBCIncorp explains that compliance reviews can require further documentation and that banking decisions rest with external institutions.
  • Business account approval. The same review involved an account application that was not approved, a decision that sits with the account provider. Separately, other recent one-star reviews describe weeks-long verification and incorporation applications that did not proceed after extra document or information requests, though the overall rating remains 4.4 out of 5.

For reference, Statrys holds 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 516 reviews.

BBCIncorp vs Statrys

Statrys offers the same service in Hong Kong, so read this comparison with that in mind. The biggest difference is who owns the business account step.

Dimension BBCIncorp Statrys
Incorporation Price USD 899 (Basic, no account support) to USD 1,699 (Premium) HKD 7,875 (about USD 1,004), one package
Year Two USD 899 listed under Basic; auto-renews at the rate in force HKD 6,966
Business Account Partner application: Airwallex (Essential) or banks and e-money institutions (Premium) Statrys multi-currency business account, applied for on the same platform, subject to approval
Account Opening Time Partner-dependent 96% of clients opened their accounts within 3 business days
FX Fees Partner’s pricing From 0.1%
Cards and ATM Partner-issued, on the partner’s terms Mastercard® physical and virtual payment cards, usable at ATMs
Monthly Fee None charged by BBCIncorp for the partner account No monthly fee
Stated Setup Time Within 24 hours (illustrative, per its agreement) Typically within 5 business days
Refunds Published refund policy with deductions, including a USD 100 refund request fee 30-day money-back guarantee
Regulatory Status BCorpsec Limited, TCSP licence TC009977 TCSP licence TC008677; Money Service Operator No. 19-02-02726
Support Phone, WhatsApp and email listed on its Hong Kong pages Phone, WhatsApp and email, Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm Hong Kong time
Trustpilot 4.4 out of 5 (800 reviews) 4.9 out of 5 (516 reviews)

BBCIncorp's Essential tier and Statrys cost almost the same in year one (USD 999 against about USD 1,004), and Basic is about HKD 820 cheaper over two years. The difference is who owns the account step. With Statrys, the incorporation and the business account application start on one platform with one team. With BBCIncorp, the partner provider runs its own review, and BBCIncorp advises on alternatives if needed. If you already have an account route and want the lowest two-year price, BBCIncorp's Basic package is the cheaper match. If a failed account application would stall your business, the single-platform route may suit you better.

An Alternative to BBCIncorp for Foreign Founders

If the account step is what worries you, Hong Kong company registration with a business account application keeps both in one place. The package covers incorporation filings, government fees, a registered address, company secretary services, company chops and help with your business account application, for one financial year. Statrys cannot promise account approval either. It does report that 96% of clients opened their accounts within 3 business days, and the multi-currency business account supports 11 currencies, including HKD, USD, EUR and CNY.

Once the company is running, you can add Statrys accounting services, which include the audit, in the same dashboard. Statrys has incorporated over 1,600 companies and serves over 10,000 business account clients.

If you are still shortlisting, our comparison of company secretary services in Hong Kong and our roundup of the best company incorporation services in Hong Kong cover the wider market.

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FAQs

What Is the Best BBCIncorp Alternative in Hong Kong?

For a foreign founder who wants incorporation and a business account application on one platform, Statrys is the alternative to look at first. Its package covers incorporation filings, government fees, a registered address, company secretary services and help with the account application. BBCIncorp's Essential tier costs almost the same in year one, at USD 999 against about USD 1,004 for Statrys, so the choice depends on whether you want the account application handled by a partner or on a single platform.

Is BBCIncorp Licensed in Hong Kong?

Yes. BBCIncorp's Hong Kong services are provided by BCorpsec Limited, which holds TCSP licence TC009977 on the Companies Registry's register. BBCIncorp is a corporate services provider, not a bank. It does not issue business accounts itself. Its packages support applications to Airwallex, banks or e-money institutions, which make their own approval decisions.

How Much Does BBCIncorp Charge to Register a Hong Kong Company?

BBCIncorp charges USD 899 for Basic, USD 999 for Essential and USD 1,699 for Premium, with first-year government fees included. It lists an all-in renewal of USD 899 under Basic, renewed automatically at the rate in force at renewal. The package page doesn't list an audit or profits tax filing, so confirm how these are priced.

How Long Does BBCIncorp Take to Incorporate a Hong Kong Company?

BBCIncorp states incorporation within 24 hours. Its service agreement describes website timelines as illustrative, with the timeline starting once your payment is recorded, your documents are accepted and your company name is approved. Allow time for notarised documents, dated within the last 3 months, before you count the 24 hours.

Can I Get a Refund from BBCIncorp?

Yes, under its published refund policy. If you request a refund before your order is processed, BBCIncorp deducts card processing fees, a compliance check fee based on how far document review has progressed, and a USD 100 refund request fee. If BBCIncorp declines your application because your documents don't meet its policies, only card processing fees are deducted.

Disclaimer

Statrys competes directly with BBCIncorp in Hong Kong company incorporation. We have tried to let BBCIncorp's own published terms and customer reviews speak for themselves. While we'd love for you to choose us, what's most important is that you make the decision that's right for you. If you have any feedback regarding this review, please contact us at marketing@statrys.com

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