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99 Queen's Road Central, 18/F, Hong Kong MON–FRI · 09:00–18:00
Hong Kong practising CPA firm · Established practice in Central

Behind every number,
stability and foresight.Audit · Tax · Company Secretarial — under one roof

From statutory audit and tax planning to company incorporation and company secretarial services, Honson & Co. builds the compliance bedrock for businesses and founders with rigorous professional standards. We believe good accounting is not just reporting numbers — it is the management language that lets owners see the road ahead.

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  • Audit & Assurance
  • Tax Advisory
  • Company Incorporation
  • Company Secretarial
A professional signing financial documents with a fountain pen
Audit & Assurance · Statutory Audit
CPA (Practising)Led by HKICPA practising members
Chartered SecretaryCoSec team qualified with the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute
BilingualEnglish and Chinese reports and filings for international businesses
Compliance firstUp to date with the Companies Ordinance and IRD requirements
Our Services

Six Core ServicesSix practices, one standard of care

From startup incorporation and SME annual audits to family-office tax structures, we handle every engagement to the same rigorous standard — clear quotations, on-time delivery, and someone to call.

01AUDIT

Statutory AuditAssurance & review

We conduct statutory audits of private companies, guarantee companies and Hong Kong branches of overseas companies under the Companies Ordinance and HKICPA auditing standards, and issue auditor's reports that satisfy all statutory requirements.

  • Statutory audit and management accounts review
  • Consolidated and group audits
  • Special-purpose reviews (due diligence, grant certifications)
  • Internal control assessment and improvement recommendations
Accountant checking tax documents with a calculator

Best for: all Hong Kong incorporated companies, non-profits, and businesses that need the trust of banks or investors.

02TAX

Tax Advisory & FilingPlanning & compliance

We help clients meet their profits tax, salaries tax and employer filing obligations, and plan tax within the law — from deductible expense records and double taxation relief to offshore income arrangements.

  • Profits tax return (BIR51) preparation and filing
  • Employer's returns (BIR56A / IR56B) and employee salaries tax
  • IRD enquiries, assessment reviews and objections
  • Cross-border tax advice and structuring
Financial statements and chart analysis on a desk

Key deadline: companies must return the tax return within one month of issue; late filing can lead to penalties.

03INCORPORATION

Company IncorporationLocal & overseas

One-stop local company incorporation — from company name search and drafting the articles of association to obtaining the certificate of incorporation and business registration, every step clearly explained.

  • Local private / guarantee company incorporation
  • Company name search and articles drafting
  • Bank account opening document support
  • Registration of overseas company branches
Incorporation documents and a fountain pen

Typical turnaround: e-registration is usually completed within one to two working days, subject to the Companies Registry's actual processing time.

04SECRETARIAL

Company SecretarialStatutory compliance

Under the Companies Ordinance, every Hong Kong limited company must appoint a company secretary. We act as the statutory company secretary, handling annual returns, director changes and statutory records so the company stays compliant at all times.

  • Statutory company secretary and registered office address
  • Annual return (NAR1) filing
  • Director / shareholder changes and share transfer documents
  • Significant Controllers Register (SCR) maintenance
A bright, tidy professional office

Statutory reminder: the annual return must be filed within 42 days of the anniversary date; late filing attracts penalties, and we follow up for you in advance.

05BOOKKEEPING

Bookkeeping & Management AccountsMonthly & quarterly

Monthly posting of vouchers, bank reconciliation and receivables/payables management, producing management accounts and financial statements — so owners see cash flow at a glance and the annual audit is always ready.

  • Monthly / quarterly bookkeeping and bank reconciliation
  • Management accounts and cash flow statements
  • Inventory and fixed asset records
  • Year-end adjustments and financial statement drafting
Accounting staff organising ledgers and invoices

Flexible model: choose a fixed monthly fee or a one-off year-end tidy-up, whatever suits your size.

06ADVISORY

Business AdvisoryDue diligence & strategy

Accounting and compliance perspectives for business decisions: investment due diligence, equity structure advice, grant certification, and financial transition support during transformation.

  • M&A financial due diligence
  • Government grant certification (e.g. BUD, TVP)
  • Shareholder agreements and dividend policy advice
  • Pre-IPO internal control review
Team meeting discussing business strategy

How we work: we understand the business before we report; every recommendation is delivered in writing, ready to support decisions.

How We Work

Five steps, from enquiry to deliveryA clear path, no surprises

We break complex professional procedures into clear steps, each with defined deliverables and an owner, so clients always know where things stand.

  1. Initial consultation

    We learn your business and needs, explain the applicable services and indicative fees, and provide a written quotation.

  2. Engagement & documents

    Sign the engagement letter and receive a document checklist; bookkeeping clients get standardised voucher formats.

  3. Professional work

    Handled by licensed CPAs and the secretarial team; complex cases are reviewed by the managing partner.

  4. Reporting & filing

    Draft reports or returns are sent for your confirmation before formal submission to the relevant government departments.

  5. Follow-up & review

    We track assessments, acknowledgements and annual matters, and remind you before deadlines.

Fee Reference

Fee ReferenceTransparent, written quotations

The ranges below are market references; actual fees are quoted individually by business size, transaction volume and record condition. All government fees follow the rates published at the time.

Fee reference table · Currency: Hong Kong dollars (HKD) · Last updated: subject to written quotation
Service Reference fee Unit Notes
Company incorporation (electronic)Private company limited by shares HK$1,545 + BR Fee One-off Government fee, plus business registration fee and service fee; subject to government rates
Business Registration CertificateOne-year certificate (non-exempt) HK$2,150 Per year Government fee; adjusted from time to time
Company secretarial annual fee HK$3,000 – 6,000 Per year Includes statutory secretary, annual return filing and routine documents
Registered office address HK$2,500 – 5,000 Per year Central address with government and business mail collection
BookkeepingTiered by transaction volume HK$1,500+ Per month Includes posting, bank reconciliation and management accounts
Statutory audit HK$8,000+ Per year Quoted by size, transaction volume and record completeness
Profits tax filing (company) HK$2,000 – 6,000 Per year Includes tax computation, return preparation and e-filing
Individual tax filing HK$800 – 2,500 Per year Salaries tax / sole-proprietor profits tax
Payroll service HK$500 – 1,500 Per month Payroll calculation, MPF contribution returns and employer filing documents
Deregistration / winding-up support HK$3,000 – 6,000 One-off Full deregistration (DR1) service for dormant private companies

All fees are governed by the written quotation on the day the engagement letter is signed; government fees may change and the difference is borne by the client. The first consultation is free.

Our People

Credentials are the foundation of trustQuietly earned, rigorously held

Every engagement is led by a practising CPA and supported by our secretarial and tax colleagues. Meet the core team and their professional credentials.

Professional portrait of managing partner Alex Chan

Alex ChanCPA (Practising)

Managing Partner

HKICPA practising member. He leads audit sign-off and corporate structuring advisory, with statutory audit engagements across many industries.

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Samantha LamCPA · CTA

Tax Director

CPA and certified tax adviser (CTA). She focuses on profits tax, cross-border tax and IRD enquiries, turning complex tax law into workable plans.

Professional portrait of CoSec director Kelvin Wong

Kelvin WongHKCGI Associate

CoSec Director

Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute associate. He heads company secretarial and compliance, well versed in the Companies Ordinance and Registry practice.

Professional portrait of audit manager Mandy Cheung

Mandy CheungFCCA

Audit Manager

Senior FCCA chartered certified accountant. She runs audit fieldwork and team supervision, with deep experience in retail, trading and tech startups.

HKICPA · Hong Kong Institute of CPAs HKCGI · Chartered Governance Institute TIHK · Taxation Institute of Hong Kong ACCA · Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Practising CPA firm · CPA Practice
Industries

We know your sector, not just your numbersSector understanding matters

Posting, inventory and revenue recognition differ by sector. Our teams are organised by industry so audit and tax advice always matches business reality.

Import & Export TradingTrading

Letters of credit, FX and re-export accounting and tax treatment.

Tech StartupsInnovation & VC

Equity incentives, R&D deductions and investor due diligence.

Professional FirmsLaw · Consulting · Design

Revenue recognition and partnership structures for law firms, consultancies and design studios.

F&B / RetailMulti-store · POS

Multi-store consolidation, stock takes and POS reconciliation.

Family OfficeStructures & compliance

Investment structures, offshore entities and Hong Kong tax compliance.

NGOGrants & governance

Grant audits, annual financial reporting and governance reviews.

FAQ

Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestions, answered plainly

The questions clients ask most often. If yours is not here, contact us directly — the first consultation is free.

Ask us directly
Q.Does every Hong Kong limited company need an annual audit?

Yes. Under the Companies Ordinance, the financial statements of every limited company (private company) must be audited by a practising CPA each year and laid before the annual general meeting. The obligation applies even to small companies with few transactions; only certain small companies meeting the statutory exemption criteria may be exempted.

Q.When will a new company receive its first tax return?

Generally, the IRD issues the first profits tax return about 18 months after incorporation or commencement of business. The first accounting period can span up to 18 months; subsequent periods follow the company's chosen year-end date.

Q.What are the statutory duties of a company secretary?

The company secretary keeps the company compliant with the Companies Ordinance and its articles: filing annual returns, keeping statutory registers and minutes, handling director and shareholder changes, and safeguarding the common seal. Hong Kong law requires every limited company to have a company secretary — an individual or a body corporate.

Q.What is required to incorporate a Hong Kong company?

You need at least one director and one shareholder (they may be the same person), a company secretary, a registered office address in Hong Kong and a business registration. Local residency is not required — overseas founders are welcome; if directors hold foreign passports, bank account opening usually requires a visit to Hong Kong in person.

Q.Can I save tax? Is tax planning legal?

Tax planning within the law is legitimate — using allowable deductions, choosing a favourable accounting period, applying double taxation relief, and so on. We only give legal, compliant advice and take no part in designing or promoting tax avoidance arrangements.

Q.How do we start working together? What documents are needed?

Start with an initial consultation to tell us your company type and needs. For bookkeeping and audit you will generally need: bank statements, invoices and receipts, incorporation documents, and the prior year's financial statements and tax returns. We provide a detailed document checklist and can help you organise everything.

Let's Talk

Let the numbers settle,
and put your mind back on your business.

Whether you are incorporating, racing a tax deadline or questioning your current accounting setup — book a 30-minute initial consultation and we will tell you plainly what can be done and what it really costs.

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