Register a Macau Company
Within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the three regions of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao are geographically close yet each has its advantages. Among them, Macau is a highly open economic and free trade port with a prime location, comprehensive infrastructure, no foreign exchange controls, and free capital inflow and outflow, thus attracting many investors to register companies in Macau.
Advantages of Registering a Company in Macau
1.Companies engaged in import and export trade can achieve tax savings through transfer pricing;
2.Investing back in the mainland in the name of a Macau company enjoys preferential benefits;
3.Using a foreign company as the brand image establishes high credibility, contributing to enhancing the international image;
4.No need for registered capital to be paid up;
5.The legal system is comprehensive and stable;
6.Leveraging Macau's processing platform, imported goods can be turned into zero-tariff products under CEPA when entering the mainland;
7.Can open bank accounts in any bank worldwide;
8.Follow-up services are simple;
9.Local tax regime; income not sourced from Macau does not require tax payment.
Conditions for Registering a Company in Macau
1.Number of Shareholders: Generally, there are 2 to 30 shareholders, without nationality restrictions. Macau allows for a single shareholder, but the certificate will indicate "XXX Sole Proprietor Limited Company."
2.Directors and Secretary: Shareholders must appoint one or more directors responsible for the management of the company. Directors are not restricted by nationality (Macau limited companies do not need to appoint a statutory secretary);
3.Registered Address: A registered address in Macau is required (our company can provide this).
4.Registered Capital: A minimum of 25,000 MOP, with no upper limit (amounts above 25,000 will incur stamp duty).
5.Stamp Duty on Registered Capital and Registration Fee: The government charges a stamp duty ranging from 0.1% to 0.4% of the actual registered capital amount.
Registration Process
1.Confirm the name of the company to be registered. A typical Macau company has three names: Chinese, Portuguese, and English. After the client provides the names and business scope, we will arrange for a name search, which takes 3 to 4 working days.
2.The client fills out the power of attorney, submits a copy of valid identification documents, and signs the agreement.
3.Payment of fees.
4.Our company will create statutory documents based on the content of the power of attorney for the client to sign. After signing, the original documents should be mailed to our company along with the original passport.
5.Submission to government departments for processing the relevant procedures.
6.Completion of company registration.
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