
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.
Osome suits an app-first founder who already has a Hong Kong address and wants Osome to run the accounting. Founders usually look elsewhere when they need the address included, the year-two price is higher than expected, or they want a business account from the same provider.
Statrys is one of the alternatives, so we have a stake in this, and we say where a competitor, Osome included, is cheaper.
At a Glance
| Provider | Best For | Two-Year Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Statrys | A business account and accounting in the same place | HKD 14,841 |
| Sleek | The lowest two-year cost | About HKD 12,600 |
| BBCIncorp | One fixed price in both years | About HKD 14,000 |
| Air Corporate | An all-inclusive price with a strong review record | About HKD 15,800 |
| Get Started HK | Neobank referrals | Year two not published |
| FastLane by Encor | Visas, payroll, and Xero | Quote-based |
| Acclime | Businesses expanding across Asia | Quote-based |
| Osome (For Reference) | Founders who already have a Hong Kong address | HKD 16,250 to HKD 18,450 |
Two-year cost for a non-resident founder with one director and one shareholder, using the provider's registered address and company secretary. Full breakdown below.
Why Founders Look for an Osome Alternative
These come from Osome's own Hong Kong pages and terms. Our Osome Hong Kong review covers each in more detail.
- The entry plan has no registered address. Osome's Essential plan costs HKD 4,650 and is meant for founders who already have a Hong Kong office address. Every Hong Kong company needs one, so a remote founder needs the Comprehensive plan at HKD 8,950.
- The secretary costs more without Osome's accounting. Osome's Essential company secretary plan is HKD 1,400 a year when bundled with an Osome accounting plan. Without accounting, the stand-alone option is its Unlimited plan at HKD 3,600. With the HKD 3,000 address and HKD 2,900 Business Registration, year two costs HKD 7,300 with Osome accounting or HKD 9,500 without.
- The audit sits only in the top accounting plan. Every Hong Kong company that trades needs an annual audit. Osome's terms say it does "not provide regulated legal or audit services"; partner firms do the audit. Audited accounts and the Profits Tax Return are included only in its Scale plan, from HKD 10,188 a year.
- There's no in-house business account. Osome introduces you to partners such as Airwallex, Aspire, and DBS. Each runs its own checks and can decline a company that already exists.
- Prices can move after you sign. Osome's terms let it change fees on notice, apply a higher tier "retrospectively" if it judges usage "excessive", and keep fees already paid: "All Charges and Taxes paid are non-refundable." Its Trustpilot rating, on a profile that covers Osome across its markets, is 3.3 from 668 reviews, with delays and billing among the recurring complaints.
None of this makes Osome a poor provider; several of these terms are common in subscription contracts.
Two-Year Cost Compared With Osome
Take a founder living outside Hong Kong, one director who's also the only shareholder, using the provider's registered address and company secretary, with their own accountant. Every price is the provider's own figure. US dollar prices are converted at HKD 7.8, the middle of the band the Hong Kong Monetary Authority holds the Hong Kong dollar within (HKD 7.75 to 7.85 per US dollar).
| Provider | Year One | Year Two | Two-Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osome (Comprehensive) | HKD 8,950 | HKD 7,300 with Osome accounting; HKD 9,500 without | HKD 16,250 to HKD 18,450 |
| Statrys | HKD 7,875 | HKD 6,966 | HKD 14,841 |
| Air Corporate | USD 1,070 (about HKD 8,346) | USD 955 (about HKD 7,449) | About HKD 15,800 |
| Sleek | HKD 6,973 (non-resident Starter) | About HKD 5,650 (sum of published parts) | About HKD 12,600 |
| BBCIncorp | USD 899 (about HKD 7,012) | USD 899 all-in renewal (about HKD 7,012) | About HKD 14,000 |
| Get Started HK | USD 990 (HKD 7,700) | Not published | Ask before you sign |
| FastLane by Encor | Quote-based | Quote-based | Ask before you sign |
| Acclime | Quote-based | Quote-based | Ask before you sign |
Sleek is the lowest on published prices, as long as your company keeps one shareholder and makes no director or share changes, which cost HKD 2,500 each on its Standard plan. BBCIncorp has the lowest single renewal price. Statrys costs less than Osome in both years, with one renewal fee covering the company secretary, address, and Business Registration.
If you'd also buy accounting, the comparison changes. Osome's Scale plan, the one with the audit, starts at HKD 10,188 a year. Statrys' accounting includes bookkeeping, the audit, and tax filing in every tier, from HKD 891 a month based on your monthly transactions. At low volumes the two are close, so ask both for a quote on your expected activity.
Business Account Help Compared
A Hong Kong company can't easily get paid by clients or pay suppliers until it has a business account, and for a founder outside Hong Kong it's the step most likely to stall. This is where the alternatives differ most from each other.
| Provider | What’s Included | Own Account? |
|---|---|---|
| Osome | Introductions to partners including Airwallex, Aspire, DBS, and HSBC | No |
| Statrys | Application for Statrys’ own multi-currency business account (11 currencies, subject to approval), included in the package | Yes |
| Air Corporate | Fintech partners including Airwallex, Aspire, and Payoneer; bank introductions on its Expert tier | No |
| Sleek | Free introduction to Airwallex or Aspire, subject to their approval | No |
| BBCIncorp | Airwallex account on its Essential tier; traditional bank support on Premium | No |
| Get Started HK | Neobank referrals with a designated account manager | No |
| FastLane by Encor | Shortlist of banks and e-money institutions, and a bank account meeting | No |
| Acclime | Prepares bank documents and arranges a bank meeting | No |
A referral means a third party runs its own checks and can decline you after your company already exists. An in-house account is still subject to approval, but the team that set up your company already holds your documents.
The 7 Best Osome Alternatives
Every provider below holds a Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP) licence, which you can check on the Companies Registry's register of TCSP licensees. For full profiles, including recent review analysis, see our best company incorporation services in Hong Kong.
1. Statrys: Best if You Want the Business Account and Accounting in the Same Place

Where it beats Osome: its own multi-currency business account, accounting that includes the audit in every tier, one renewal fee covering the secretary, address, and Business Registration, and a 4.9 Trustpilot rating from 514 reviews.
Less ideal if: your only criterion is the lowest two-year price (Sleek and BBCIncorp cost less), you have a high transaction volume (accounting fees rise with it), or you need visas or payroll.
Statrys (TCSP licence TC008677) charges HKD 7,875 for incorporation, including government fees, the registered address and company secretary for the first year, and company chops. The package includes an application for Statrys' own multi-currency business account, so the documents you provide for the company also go towards the account. Year two is HKD 6,966, all-in for the secretary, address, and Business Registration. Over 1,600 companies in Hong Kong and Singapore have been registered through Statrys.
| Compared with Osome | Statrys | Osome |
|---|---|---|
| Year One / Year Two | HKD 7,875 / HKD 6,966 | HKD 8,950 / HKD 7,300 with Osome accounting, HKD 9,500 without |
| Business Account | Own multi-currency account, 11 currencies, Mastercard® payment cards, subject to approval | Introductions to partners including Airwallex, Aspire, DBS, and HSBC |
| Accounting and Other Services | Bookkeeping, audit, and tax in every tier, from HKD 891 a month by transaction volume | Audit and Profits Tax Return only in its Scale plan, from HKD 10,188 a year |
| Trustpilot | 4.9 from 514 reviews | 3.3 from 668 reviews, all markets |
Side by side: Want the full head-to-head? Our Statrys vs Osome comparison compares the two, from fees to the business account.
2. Sleek: Best for the Lowest Two-Year Cost

Sleek (TCSP licence TC006483) charges non-residents HKD 6,973 for its Starter package, with government fees, company secretary, Annual Return filing, and a registered office for the first year. It doesn't publish a renewal package, but its parts add up to about HKD 5,650: secretary HKD 1,300, address HKD 2,000, and Business Registration HKD 2,350.
Where it beats Osome: the lowest two-year total on published prices, with the address included for non-residents.
Less ideal if: you expect director or share changes (HKD 2,500 each on its Standard plan), or you want reviews about its Hong Kong team: most of its Trustpilot reviews are from other markets.
| Compared with Osome | Sleek | Osome |
|---|---|---|
| Year One / Year Two | HKD 6,973 / about HKD 5,650 | HKD 8,950 / HKD 7,300 with Osome accounting, HKD 9,500 without |
| Business Account | Free introduction to Airwallex or Aspire, subject to their approval | Introductions to partners including Airwallex, Aspire, DBS, and HSBC |
| Accounting and Other Services | Accounting from HKD 3,500 and audit from HKD 5,500 a year, priced by monthly expenses | Audit and Profits Tax Return only in its Scale plan, from HKD 10,188 a year |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 from 3,841 reviews, mostly other markets | 3.3 from 668 reviews, all markets |
Still deciding? Our Sleek vs Osome comparison shows where each one comes out ahead, and our Sleek alternatives in Hong Kong shows what else is out there.
3. BBCIncorp: Best for One Fixed Price in Both Years

BBCIncorp (BCorpsec Limited, TCSP licence TC009977) charges USD 899 for its Basic package, with government fees, the Business Registration Certificate, secretary and address, and the same USD 899 to renew.
Where it beats Osome: one published renewal price, where Osome's year two depends on whether you buy its accounting.
Less ideal if: you want to avoid certified documents: it asks for a notarised or certified passport and recent address proof.
| Compared with Osome | BBCIncorp | Osome |
|---|---|---|
| Year One / Year Two | USD 899 (about HKD 7,012) / USD 899 all-in renewal | HKD 8,950 / HKD 7,300 with Osome accounting, HKD 9,500 without |
| Business Account | Airwallex account on its Essential tier (USD 999); bank support on Premium | Introductions to partners including Airwallex, Aspire, DBS, and HSBC |
| Accounting and Other Services | One year of bookkeeping on its Premium tier (up to 120 transactions) | Audit and Profits Tax Return only in its Scale plan, from HKD 10,188 a year |
| Trustpilot | 4.4 from about 800 reviews | 3.3 from 668 reviews, all markets |
Look closer: Curious what’s behind that fixed price? Our BBCIncorp Hong Kong review walks through its packages, documents, and support.
4. Air Corporate: Best for an All-Inclusive Price With a Strong Review Record

Air Corporate (TCSP licence TC008778) charges USD 1,070 for its All-Inclusive package and publishes a USD 955 renewal for the secretary, address, Business Registration, and Annual Return.
Where it beats Osome: both years priced upfront, the address included, and a 4.9 Trustpilot rating.
Less ideal if: you want prices in Hong Kong dollars, or a non-resident price below USD 1,070: its USD 90 Basic package is for Hong Kong residents only.
| Compared with Osome | Air Corporate | Osome |
|---|---|---|
| Year One / Year Two | USD 1,070 (about HKD 8,346) / USD 955 (about HKD 7,449) | HKD 8,950 / HKD 7,300 with Osome accounting, HKD 9,500 without |
| Business Account | Fintech partners including Airwallex, Aspire, and Payoneer; bank introductions on its Expert tier | Introductions to partners including Airwallex, Aspire, DBS, and HSBC |
| Accounting and Other Services | Accounting, audit, and tax filing, priced separately | Audit and Profits Tax Return only in its Scale plan, from HKD 10,188 a year |
| Trustpilot | 4.9 from 142 reviews | 3.3 from 668 reviews, all markets |
5. Get Started HK: Best for Neobank Referral

Get Started HK (TCSP licence TC000807) charges USD 990 (HKD 7,700) for its Deluxe Pack, with the government fee, secretary and address for one year, and neobank referrals with a designated account manager.
Where it beats Osome: a lower year-one price with the address included, and a designated account manager for neobank referrals.
Less ideal if: you want your year-two price upfront (it isn't published), or you pay by card: it adds 4.7% for PayPal and 3.6% for Stripe.
| Compared with Osome | Get Started HK | Osome |
|---|---|---|
| Year One / Year Two | USD 990 (HKD 7,700) / not published | HKD 8,950 / HKD 7,300 with Osome accounting, HKD 9,500 without |
| Business Account | Neobank referrals with a designated account manager | Introductions to partners including Airwallex, Aspire, DBS, and HSBC |
| Accounting and Other Services | Accounting, audit, and tax filing by its CPA-trained team | Audit and Profits Tax Return only in its Scale plan, from HKD 10,188 a year |
| Trustpilot | 3.6 from 3 reviews | 3.3 from 668 reviews, all markets |
Good to know: With so few reviews to go on, our Get Started HK review fills in the gaps on pricing, support, and the sign-up process.
6. FastLane by Encor: Best for Visas, Payroll, and Xero

FastLane by Encor (FastLane Consulting Limited, TCSP licence TC007714) prices incorporation by quote, based on your company structure and the services you need.
Where it beats Osome: payroll, MPF, work visas, and audit from the same firm, plus Xero Platinum Partner status.
Less ideal if: you want a published price: FastLane quotes per client, so ask for a breakdown of both years, including government fees.
| Compared with Osome | FastLane by Encor | Osome |
|---|---|---|
| Year One / Year Two | Quote-based | HKD 8,950 / HKD 7,300 with Osome accounting, HKD 9,500 without |
| Business Account | Shortlist of banks and e-money institutions, and a bank account meeting | Introductions to partners including Airwallex, Aspire, DBS, and HSBC |
| Accounting and Other Services | Payroll, MPF, work visas, and audit; Xero Platinum Partner | Audit and Profits Tax Return only in its Scale plan, from HKD 10,188 a year |
| Trustpilot | No reviews yet | 3.3 from 668 reviews, all markets |
7. Acclime: Best for Businesses Expanding Across Asia

Acclime (Acclime Secretaries Limited, TCSP licence TC009500) quotes per client, with a non-binding quote that sets out the costs before you commit.
Where it beats Osome: company secretary, accounting and tax, payroll, HR, and immigration across several Asian markets from one firm.
Less ideal if: you’re a solo founder who wants a published price.
| Compared with Osome | Acclime | Osome |
|---|---|---|
| Year One / Year Two | Quote-based | HKD 8,950 / HKD 7,300 with Osome accounting, HKD 9,500 without |
| Business Account | Prepares bank documents and arranges a bank meeting | Introductions to partners including Airwallex, Aspire, DBS, and HSBC |
| Accounting and Other Services | Company secretary, accounting and tax, payroll, HR, and immigration across its markets | Audit and Profits Tax Return only in its Scale plan, from HKD 10,188 a year |
| Trustpilot | No Trustpilot profile | 3.3 from 668 reviews, all markets |
Thinking regionally? If you plan to grow beyond Hong Kong, our Acclime Hong Kong review covers what you get, what it costs, and its terms.
Providers We Reviewed but Didn't Include
| Provider | Why It’s Not on the List |
|---|---|
| easyCorp | Licensed, but the secretary and address are extra, and its site shows several different headline prices |
| BoardRoom | Licensed, but focused on multinationals and listed companies rather than founder-run businesses |
How to Switch From Osome
If you already have a company with Osome, moving it is mostly paperwork, but the timing matters. Here's what Osome's Hong Kong Terms of Business say, and what the move involves.
| Step | What to Know |
|---|---|
| 1. Check Your Renewal Date | Osome’s terms say “All Charges and Taxes paid are non-refundable” (clause 11.7), and you’re not entitled to a refund if you end a service early (clause 13.5.2). Switching near your renewal date avoids paying for months you won’t use |
| 2. Give Notice in Writing | Clause 13.2 requires “at least thirty (30) days’ written notice”, and you can’t end a service during its “minimum commitment period”, which the terms don’t define. Ask Osome what applies to you |
| 3. Settle Open Invoices | Under clause 14.1, unpaid charges “become immediately due” when the contract ends |
| 4. Appoint the New Secretary | Your new provider prepares the board resolution. Your company must file Form ND2A, the notice of change of company secretary, with the Companies Registry within 15 days |
| 5. Move Your Registered Address | File Form NR1, the notice of change of registered office address, with the Companies Registry within 15 days of the change |
| 6. Collect Your Records | Ask Osome for the statutory registers, minutes, and filings. Its terms don’t set out how records are returned, so ask before you give notice |
Most providers handle steps 4 to 6 for you. Whoever you move to, ask for the year-two price in writing before you give notice.
Switching From Osome to Statrys
Osome's terms are what make most founders put off a switch: it needs 30 days' written notice, and fees already paid aren't refunded. Statrys' switching terms are built around that.
- No switching fee, and nothing to pay until your company's next renewal date. Until then, Statrys covers the registered address, mail scanning, and company secretary at no charge, so you don't pay twice for the months left on your Osome plan.
- Statrys handles the paperwork. Its change of company secretary service prepares and files the forms, including the ND2A, and coordinates the handover of your company files. The switch is typically completed within three days once all required documents are submitted.
- Everything ends up with one provider. Once you've moved, you can apply for a Statrys multi-currency business account and add accounting, so your company, account, and books sit in one place.
Send Osome your written notice at least 30 days before you want the switch to take effect, then start the switch with Statrys.
FAQs
What is the best alternative to Osome in Hong Kong?
It depends on why you're leaving. Statrys suits founders who want a business account and accounting with the audit from the same provider. Sleek has the lowest two-year price on published figures for a one-shareholder company, BBCIncorp has one fixed price for both years, and FastLane by Encor suits founders who need visas or payroll.
Is Osome cheaper than its alternatives?
Only if you already have a Hong Kong address and use its HKD 4,650 Essential plan. With the address included, Osome costs HKD 8,950 in year one and HKD 7,300 to HKD 9,500 in year two, more than Statrys, Sleek, BBCIncorp, or Air Corporate over two years.
Can I switch from Osome to another provider?
Yes. Give Osome at least 30 days' written notice, settle any open invoices, and appoint the new company secretary. Your company then files Form ND2A with the Companies Registry within 15 days. Osome's fees aren't refundable, so switching near your renewal date costs least, unless your new provider covers the gap: Statrys charges no switching fee and nothing until your next renewal date.
Does any Osome alternative include a business account?
Statrys includes an application for its own multi-currency business account in its incorporation package, subject to approval. The other alternatives here introduce you to banks or fintechs such as Airwallex, Aspire, and HSBC, which run their own checks.
Do I need to be in Hong Kong to switch providers or incorporate?
No. Incorporation, the change of company secretary, and the change of address can all be handled remotely by your provider. A visit may be needed only if you apply for an account with a traditional bank.
Disclaimer
Figures come from each provider’s website, Osome’s Hong Kong Terms of Business, the Companies Registry, and Trustpilot, checked in October 2026. Statrys competes with the providers named here, and we’ve aimed to keep the comparison balanced. For any feedback on this review, please contact us through our website or email us at support@statrys.com.
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