Hong Kong
Startup & Entrepreneur Visa
The Hong Kong Entrepreneur Visa (Investment as Entrepreneurs) is for founders who want to move to Hong Kong and run their business there in person.
Last updated: 10/2026
Why an HK Entrepreneur Visa?
The Entrepreneur Visa is for entrepreneurs who set up or join a business in Hong Kong and run it there in person, in any sector. The initial stay is normally up to 36 months; extensions usually follow a three-then-two-year pattern (Immigration Department, read 22 Oct 2026).
We work out the business case with you and put together a complete application; the Immigration Department makes the decision.
An application usually rests on a business in Hong Kong. Who a Hong Kong company suits, and who it does not, is covered in our video guide to the Hong Kong company.
You only need the company, without moving?
A visa is only needed if you want to live and work in Hong Kong. To register a company in Hong Kong, you need no visa: a Hong Kong Limited can also be formed and run from home. Where you live decides your personal tax.
Does a Hong Kong company fit? Fit Check →Hong Kong company formation →Singapore instead: EntrePass →
What the Entrepreneur Visa allows
Process
Consultation & Review
Review of your business plan and economic contribution to Hong Kong.
Business Case Development
Working out the business case with plan, funding and jobs, and compiling all documents.
Visa Application
Submission to the Immigration Department with complete documentation.
Approval
Processing and visa issuance. Initial stay normally up to 36 months.
Compare all four founder routes side by side →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sectors qualify for the Entrepreneur Visa?
How long is the visa valid?
What are the requirements for the business case?
Can my family come along?
What is the path to Permanent Residency?
What income tax will I pay in Hong Kong?
What happens if my business does not succeed?
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Pathfinder StartWhatsAppKey Requirements
Global Entrepreneur Visas Compared
Comparison of key programmes for entrepreneurs and business owners.
| Criterion | HK Entrepreneur | SG EntrePass | UK Innovator Founder | AE Entrepreneur |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Capital | Flexible | No official minimum | No Minimum | AED 500k+ |
| Validity | Up to 36 months | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5–10 Years |
| Sector Restriction | None | Restricted | Restricted | None |
| Family Reunion | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Corporate Tax | 8.25% / 16.5% (above HKD 2M) | 17% | 19–25% | 9% above AED 375,000 |
| Path to PR | After 7 years of ordinary residence | Can apply, ICA decides | Settlement after 3 years | Long-term Visa |
Minimum Capital
Validity
Sector Restriction
Family Reunion
Corporate Tax
Path to PR
Hong Kong per the Immigration Department and GovHK, UAE corporate tax per the Federal Tax Authority (read 22 Oct 2026); SG EntrePass per the Ministry of Manpower (as of 14 Aug 2026); UK as in our investor visa comparison (as of 18 Oct 2026); other details not re-checked.
Contact our Hong Kong Team
Tell us what it is about: company formation, accounting and tax, or a visa. You will hear from us within one business day.
Strasia Group · Hong Kong
Office
Unit 1005, 10/F, Boss Commercial Centre
28 Ferry Street, Yau Ma Tei
Kowloon, Hong Kong
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