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Hong Kong Hits Record 1.56 Million Registered Companies

1/17/2026

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Hong Kong's Companies Registry reports nearly 1.56 million registered companies by year-end 2025, a record high.
The total increased by 96,609 from 2024, with 195,343 newly registered and 99,406 dissolved.
Non-Hong Kong companies establishing a presence in Hong Kong rose to 15,586, up 3%.
A redomiciliation regime introduced on May 23, 2025 allowed non-Hong Kong firms to relocate registrations, boosting Hong Kong's status.

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Hong Kong's Companies Registry reports nearly 1.56 million registered companies by year-end 2025, a record high.
The total increased by 96,609 from 2024, with 195,343 newly registered and 99,406 dissolved.
Non-Hong Kong companies establishing a presence in Hong Kong rose to 15,586, up 3%.
A redomiciliation regime introduced on May 23, 2025 allowed non-Hong Kong firms to relocate registrations, boosting Hong Kong's status.