Written by Sneha Patwari, Corporate Secretary Lead
Company Secretary and law graduate with years inside multinationals, law firms, and startups across multiple jurisdictions. I've watched founders treat governance and compliance as paperwork, then pay for it when things scale, fundraise, or unwind. The articles I write are for founders who'd rather ...
Last reviewed by May 2026.
The Seven at a Glance
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Statrys — Best all-in-one for foreign founders managing a Hong Kong company remotely
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Sleek — Best for digital-first compliance with the lowest published annual price
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NOVA — Best for transparent pricing and a dedicated relationship manager
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Accolade Group — Best established Hong Kong specialist for founders who prefer a traditional firm
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Triple Eight — Best for cross-border structures that need tax and legal advisory alongside compliance
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La Nao Consulting — Best for businesses operating across Hong Kong and mainland China
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Prism — Best for founders physically relocating to Hong KongPrism — Best for founders physically relocating to Hong Kong
If you run a Hong Kong company from abroad, or you are in the process of setting one up, choosing a company secretary is one of the first compliance decisions you will make. The problem is that most providers offer nearly identical service descriptions, and pricing is often hidden behind a contact form. This guide is designed to change that.
It covers seven providers: what each one includes, who it suits, who it doesn’t, and published pricing where available. The goal is to give you enough to make a decision, or at least narrow it to two, without requesting quotes from seven different firms.
I work at Statrys, which offers company secretary services in Hong Kong. I’ve tried to be factual about all seven providers, including our competitors.
In this guide, you will learn:
- What makes a reliable company secretary, and what to look for before signing
- A comparison of 7 of the most widely used providers in Hong Kong
- Published pricing for each provider, where available, and what to ask where it isn’t
- Who each provider suits and where their limitations are
- How to switch providers if your current one isn’t working
Editorial Note
This guide is based on research conducted in May 2026 from official provider websites and Companies Registry records. All competitor data is sourced and dated. Statrys offers company secretary services in Hong Kong, readers should weigh that context when reading our assessment of other providers.
How We Prepared This Guide
We analysed seven company secretarial firms operating in Hong Kong, focusing on providers that hold a valid Trust and Company Service Providers (TCSP) licence and actively serve startups, SMEs, and international businesses.
For each provider, we evaluated:
- TCSP licence status
- Published pricing and what triggers additional charges
- Scope of core services included in the standard annual package
- Remote and digital capability for founders not based in Hong Kong
- Technology tools: cloud document access, automated reminders, e-signatures
- Support for corporate changes: director appointments, share transfers, Significant Controllers Register (SCR) maintenance
All provider data is based on publicly available information from official websites. Pricing and services change; confirm current details directly with each provider before committing.
Quick Comparison
| Provider | Best for | Annual fee | Key differentiator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statrys | Remote foreign founders, all-in-one | Quote on renewal | Secretary + accounting + business account in one platform |
| Sleek | Digital-first compliance, transparent pricing | From HKD 1,300/year | Lowest published price; 100% online platform; automated reminders |
| NOVA | Named account manager, proactive comms | HKD 3,000/year | CPA-backed team; published pricing |
| Accolade Group | Established HK specialist | Quote-based | China office |
| Triple Eight | Cross-border + tax/legal advisory | From USD 1,075/year | In-house access to HKWJ Tax Law & Partners |
| La Nao Consulting | HK-China operations, multilingual | Quote-based | Shanghai office; English, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin |
| Prism | Founders relocating to Hong Kong | Quote-based | In-house immigration and visa services |
All providers hold valid TCSP licences. Verify at tcsp.cr.gov.hk.
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Statrys: Best All-in-One for Foreign Founders
Best for: Foreign founders who want a company secretary, accounting, and a multi-currency business account managed in one place without coordinating multiple providers.
Statrys (TCSP No. TC008677) combines company incorporation, company secretary, accounting, and a multi-currency business account on one platform. For founders running a Hong Kong company remotely without a local admin team, this consolidation removes the need to brief separate firms for each obligation.
The company secretary service covers all core statutory obligations: Annual Return (Form NAR1) filing with government fee included, Business Registration Certificate (BRC) renewal with government fee included, maintenance of statutory registers, Designated Representative for the Significant Controllers Register (SCR), a registered address, and a virtual mailroom that digitises all official correspondence. Everything is accessible through the Statrys Digital Backoffice. No physical presence in Hong Kong required.
With offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and France, Statrys is reachable by WhatsApp, phone, email, and live chat, Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm HKT. We have supported over 10,000+ clients and incorporated over 1,600 companies across Hong Kong and Singapore.
✅Who this suits
- You manage your Hong Kong company remotely and want everything in one platform
- You are incorporating a new company and want the secretary bundled with registration from the start
- You want compliance, accounting, and multi-currency payments under one login
- You want to switch providers with no paperwork or switching fees
❌Who should look elsewhere
- You only need a standalone secretary service with no accounting or business account
- You prefer a firm with a walk-in physical office
- You want the lowest possible headline price for secretary-only compliance
Statrys Pricing
| Plan | Annual fee | Key inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Incorporation package | HKD 7,740 (includes first year secretary) | Company formation + registered address + company secretary + business account application |
For renewal pricing, contact incorporation@statrys.com or +852 5803 2818.
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Sleek: Best for Digital-First Compliance with Transparent Pricing
Best for: Startups and SMEs seeking the lowest published annual price for company secretary services in Hong Kong, with a fully digital compliance platform and automated deadline management.
Sleek offers company secretary services in Hong Kong from HKD 1,300/year, the lowest published price of any provider on this list. The platform is fully online: clients manage compliance, access statutory documents, and receive automated deadline reminders through a digital dashboard. Sleek handles core filings (annual returns, BRC renewals, share structure updates) and supports e-signatures for document execution.
Sleek is backed by strong trust credentials: 450,000+ businesses served worldwide, a 4.8/5 Google rating from 4,100+ reviews, and 95% client satisfaction from 16,000 surveyed clients. Their TCSP licence is TC006483.
✅ Who this suits
- You want the lowest published annual price for a compliant, professional secretary service
- You prefer a fully digital platform with a self-service dashboard and automated reminders
- You want bilingual support (English and Cantonese/Mandarin)
- You are switching from another provider and want a structured migration process
❌ Who should look elsewhere
- You need your secretary bundled with a multi-currency business account and accounting in one platform
- You have complex cross-border structures requiring tax and legal advisory, alongside filings
- You want an account manager who proactively contacts you, rather than a platform-first experience
Sleek Pricing
| Plan | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | From HKD 1,300/year | Core compliance, digital platform |
| Premium | From HKD 3,800/year | Standard + corporate changes (director appointments, share transfers) |
Source: Sleek's corporate secretary page, May 2026. Some government fees, such as the fee for changing a company name (HKD 295), are not included in the package. It's advisable to consult with Sleek before making a decision.
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NOVA: Best for Transparent Pricing and a Dedicated Account Manager
Best for: Founders who want published pricing, a CPA-backed team, and a named relationship manager who proactively flags deadlines rather than waiting to be asked.
NOVA (TCSP No. TC009410) has held its licence since 2018. Its company secretary team includes chartered company secretaries and CPAs with over 15 years of experience in Hong Kong compliance. At HKD 3,000/year, NOVA is the only provider on this list, aside from Sleek, with a clearly published standard annual rate.
What makes NOVA distinct is the dedicated relationship manager model: each account is assigned a named manager who proactively monitors upcoming deadlines. For founders who have experienced a reactive secretary who only acts when prompted, this is a meaningful difference. Switching to NOVA takes one working day.
✅Who this suits
- You want transparent published pricing with no quote required
- You want a CPA-backed team handling both secretary and accounting under one firm
- You want a dedicated relationship manager who contacts you before deadlines
❌Who should look elsewhere
- You want multilingual support beyond English and Chinese
- You are looking for the lowest headline price, Sleek starts lower at HKD 1,300
- You want a fully self-service digital platform with no account manager involvement
NOVA Pricing
| Plan | Annual fee | Key inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Company secretary | HKD 3,000/year | Annual Return, statutory registers, SCR, designated representative, compliance reminders |
Source: NOVA's corporate service page, March 2026. Contact sales@nova.com.hk or +852 3180-7888.
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Accolade Group: Best Established Hong Kong Specialist
Best for: Founders who want a well-established, locally focused Hong Kong firm and have no need for a digital platform or bundled services.
Accolade Group (TCSP Licence No. TC000447) is one of the most visible company secretary providers in Hong Kong, ranking at positions 1 and 4 in Google for the primary keyword as of May 2026. The firm is Hong Kong-focused with an additional office in Beijing, which makes it a natural choice for founders whose companies have Mainland China connections.
Accolade covers the full statutory scope: statutory register maintenance, annual returns, AGM notices and minutes, director and secretary appointments, share allotments, and capital increases. The firm also provides incorporation, accounting, intellectual property registration, and notarisation services. Accolade does not publish pricing on its website.
✅ Who this suits
- You want an established, well-known Hong Kong firm rather than a newer platform
- Your company has Mainland China connections, and you value a firm with a Beijing office
- You need IP registration, notarisation, or legal services alongside compliance
- You prefer dealing with a traditional professional services firm in person
❌ Who should look elsewhere
- You want published pricing before making contact. Accolade is quote-only
- You want a bundled secretary + accounting + banking digital platform
- You are looking for the most competitively priced standalone secretary service
Accolade Group Pricing
| Typically included | Commonly billed separately |
|---|---|
| Registered address | Director or shareholder change filings |
| Statutory register maintenance | Share transfer documentation |
| Annual Return (NAR1) filing | Government fees (i.e., NAR1: HKD 105; BRC (1-year): HKD 2,350) |
Source: Accolade's company secretary service page, May 2026. Contact info@accoladegroup.com.hk or +852 3521 2888.
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Triple Eight: Best for Cross-Border Compliance
Best for: Companies with international shareholders or cross-border income structures that may need tax and legal advisory alongside routine secretarial filings.
Triple Eight (TCSP No. TC002775, founded 2010) is part of the HKWJ Group, which includes HKWJ Tax Law & Partners, a firm specialising in cross-border tax planning, legal advisory, and international structuring. When a secretarial matter escalates into a tax or legal question, it can be handled within the same group.
For a simple single-director company, any provider on this list will handle the compliance. Triple Eight earns its place specifically for companies where standard compliance is unlikely to stay standard.
✅Who this suits
- Your company has cross-border shareholders or international income structures
- You anticipate corporate changes that may require tax or legal advice, alongside filing
- You want one group handling compliance and advisory without briefing separate firms
❌Who should look elsewhere
- You only need basic annual compliance for a simple company
- You are looking for the lowest-cost secretary service on the market
- Your structure is straightforward and unlikely to change
Triple Eight Pricing
| Plan | Annual fee | Key inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Compliance Package | From USD 1,075/year | Secretary, registered address, Designated Representative, NAR1, BRC renewal |
Source: Triple Eight's Company Secretary Services page, March 2026. Contact services@triple-eight.hk or +852 2804 0889.
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La Nao Consulting: Best for Hong Kong-China Operations
Best for: International businesses with active operations across Hong Kong and Mainland China, or companies with Spanish, Japanese, or Mandarin-speaking teams.
La Nao Consulting has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Buenos Aires. The team works in English, Spanish, Japanese, and Mandarin, and covers company secretary, incorporation, bank account assistance, tax, accounting, payroll, and China strategy.
The Shanghai presence is the key differentiator. For companies managing supplier relationships, holding structures, or market entry across both Hong Kong and Mainland China, La Nao can coordinate across both jurisdictions without a separate China-side firm.
✅Who this suits
- You operate across Hong Kong and Mainland China
- You need multilingual support in Spanish, Japanese, or Mandarin as standard
- You are entering Hong Kong from Latin America and want a team that understands both markets
❌Who should look elsewhere
- Your business is entirely Hong Kong-based with no Mainland China operations
- You only need English-language support and standard annual compliance
- You want published pricing before making contact
La Nao Pricing
| Plan | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Company secretary | Quote-based, tailored to structure and scope |
Source: La Nao's Corporate Secretarial page, March 2026. Contact info@la-nao.com or +852 2528 4999.
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Prism: Best for Founders Relocating to Hong Kong
Best for: Entrepreneurs who are physically moving to Hong Kong and need both company compliance and immigration or visa support from one firm.
Prism Consultancy is the only provider on this list with in-house immigration and relocation support. For founders setting up a Hong Kong company and planning to physically base themselves there, Prism handles both the statutory compliance and the visa tracks without briefing a separate immigration lawyer.
✅ Who this suits
- You are physically relocating to Hong Kong and need a work or dependent visa alongside company compliance
- You are setting up a local office and may be hiring staff who need visa processing
❌ Who should look elsewhere
- You manage your company fully remotely with no relocation plans — you will be paying for immigration infrastructure you don’t need
- You want published pricing before contact
- You want the most competitive annual price for straightforward compliance
Prism Pricing
| Plan | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Company secretary | Quote-based — scope and pricing depend on the services required |
Source: Prism Consultancy website, March 2026. Contact enquiry@prismvisas.com or +852 3464 5200.
How to Choose a Company Secretary in Hong Kong
1. Confirm the TCSP Licence
Any company providing secretarial services in Hong Kong commercially must hold a valid TCSP licence under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615). This is the legal baseline. Verify on the TCSP Registry before signing. All seven providers in this guide hold current TCSP licences.
2. Understand the Full Cost
Base fees are rarely the whole picture. Key government fees to factor in: Annual Return (NAR1) government fee of HKD 140; Business Registration Certificate (BRC) renewal of approximately HKD 2,150 per year. Corporate changes, like director appointments, share transfers, and name changes, are often billed separately.
| Typically included | Commonly billed separately |
|---|---|
| Registered address | Director or shareholder change filings |
| Statutory register maintenance | Share transfer documentation |
| Annual Return (NAR1) filing | Government fees (i.e., NAR1: HKD 105; BRC (1-year): HKD 2,350) |
Always ask for an itemised quote.
3. Check Remote and Digital Capability
If you manage your company from outside Hong Kong, confirm that document signing is fully digital, that deadline reminders are proactive rather than reactive, and that the provider relays government correspondence on time. Modern platforms (Sleek, Statrys) offer online dashboards and automated alerts. Traditional firms may rely on email and manual updates.
4. Technology and Platform
For founders who want to access statutory documents, sign resolutions, and track compliance status without emailing back and forth, a digital platform matters. Ask specifically about: online document access, e-signature support, and whether you get a dashboard or a shared folder.
5. Understand the Switching Process
Form ND2A must be filed by both the outgoing and incoming secretaries. Ask whether the new provider handles this end-to-end and whether they charge for it. Most providers on this list support transitions without switching fees.
6. Assess Support Quality Before Signing
How quickly a provider responds during your initial enquiry is usually a reliable indicator of how they communicate once you are a client. If they take days to respond to a straightforward question before you have signed, that pattern tends to continue after.
Final Recommendation
For most foreign founders managing a Hong Kong company remotely, the right provider depends on one question: do you want a standalone secretary, or a bundled arrangement?
For a standalone secretary: Sleek is the most competitive published price at HKD 1,300/year, with automated reminders and a digital platform. NOVA offers more hands-on relationship management at HKD 3,000/year. Accolade Group is the most established traditional Hong Kong firm.
For a bundled arrangement (secretary + accounting + payments): Statrys is the clearest option, handling all three under one platform designed specifically for foreign founders operating remotely.
For specific situations: Triple Eight for cross-border tax complexity; La Nao for Mainland China operations; Prism for founders physically relocating to Hong Kong.
Whatever provider you choose, verify their TCSP licence, ask for an itemised fee breakdown including government disbursements, and confirm the switching process before signing.
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FAQs
Is a company secretary legally required in Hong Kong?
Yes. Under Section 474 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), every Hong Kong limited company must have a company secretary at all times. If the secretary is an individual, they must ordinarily reside in Hong Kong. Most foreign-owned companies appoint a licensed professional services provider to fulfil this role.
What does a company secretary do in Hong Kong?
A company secretary handles statutory compliance: filing the Annual Return (Form NAR1), maintaining statutory registers and minute books, updating the Companies Registry on director and shareholder changes, acting as Designated Representative for the Significant Controllers Register (SCR), and relaying official correspondence from the Companies Registry.
How do I change my company secretary in Hong Kong?
Your new company secretary files Form ND2A with the Companies Registry. Most professional providers handle this on your behalf. Statrys coordinates the full transfer with no switching fee, typically within three days. Ask any provider whether they charge for the switchover before you commit.
What happens if a Hong Kong company has no company secretary?
Direct breach of the Companies Ordinance. The Companies Registry can direct the company to appoint one within one to three months. Failure results in fines of up to HKD 100,000, plus HKD 2,000 per day for each continuing day.
How much does a company secretary cost in Hong Kong?
Published rates range from HKD 1,300/year (Sleek Standard) to HKD 3,000/year (NOVA). Triple Eight starts from USD 1,075/year for its annual compliance package. Accolade Group, La Nao, and Prism are quote-based. Always request an itemised breakdown, including government disbursements — the Annual Return government fee (HKD 140) and BRC renewal (HKD 2,350/year) are often billed on top of the service fee.
