HSJGlobal

Global Company Formation and Registration Services

If you are setting up a company outside your home country, start with what the business needs to do—not the country with the cheapest filing fee. Tell us where you will trade, hire people, receive payments and raise funds. We will help you compare Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Not sure where to register? Start with your customers, team and payment flow.
  • We compare ownership rules, local appointments, government fees and filing times
  • You will know what registration covers and what is still needed before trading
  • Your quote separates our fees, government charges, third-party costs and renewals
  • We can also help with the address, banking preparation, accounting and compliance
Global company formation and registration services across multiple jurisdictions

A Few Things We Will Ask First

  • Who will own the company? Many countries allow full foreign ownership, but the answer can change with the activity and entity type.
  • Will you set it up remotely? We can begin many registrations online. A bank, licensing body or identity check may still ask you to take part directly.
  • When do you need it? Registry times range from about one hour for an eligible Hong Kong e-filing to two to four weeks for an Indonesia PT PMA with complete documents.
  • What must happen after registration? Banking, tax, visas and business licences have their own requirements, so we plan them alongside the incorporation.

You do not need every answer today. Share what you already know and we will help you work through the rest.

We usually reply within three hours.

Jurisdiction comparison

Which Country Fits Your Business?

Compare the factors that affect setup and ongoing operation—not only the filing fee. Start with ownership, local requirements, capital, registry time and the work required after incorporation.

Indonesia

PT PMA

Starting point IDR 2.5 billion General paid-up capital, not a filing fee
Typical time 2–4 weeks Licences may add 1–8+ weeks
Ownership and local requirement
Up to 100% foreign ownership when the selected KBLI activity permits it; generally at least two shareholders.
May fit when
You need an Indonesian operating company and can align the KBLI, capital, address and risk-based licences.

Singapore

Private Limited Company

Official fee S$315 S$15 name application + S$300 registration
Registry time Often prompt Complex cases may take 15 working days or longer
Ownership and local requirement
100% foreign ownership is possible; at least one ordinarily resident director is required.
May fit when
You need an ASEAN headquarters or investor-facing company. CSP, secretary, address and resident-director costs are additional.

Malaysia

Sdn. Bhd.

Official fee RM1,000 SSM registration fee for a company limited by shares
Typical time 3–5 days For a standard accepted file
Ownership and local requirement
100% foreign ownership is available in many sectors; at least one director must ordinarily reside in Malaysia.
May fit when
You need Malaysian operations or ASEAN support functions. Sector approvals may change ownership or licence conditions.

Hong Kong

Private Company Limited by Shares

Official total HK$3,895 E-incorporation + one-year business registration
Registry time About 1 hour For a straightforward accepted electronic filing
Ownership and local requirement
100% foreign ownership and a non-resident director are possible; a Hong Kong company secretary and registered office are required.
May fit when
You need an Asia trading or cross-border contracting company and can maintain audit, tax, secretary and address obligations.

United Kingdom

Private Limited Company

Official fee £100 Companies House online incorporation fee
Registry time Within 24 hours Normal online processing; complex cases take longer
Ownership and local requirement
A non-resident can be the sole shareholder and director; an appropriate UK registered office is required.
May fit when
You need UK-facing trade or a widely recognised entity. Identity verification, tax, accounts and banking are separate.

United States

LLC or Delaware Corporation

Starting filing fee US$100–109+ Depends on state, entity and filing method
Typical time 1–10 days State processing; EIN and banking are separate
Ownership and local requirement
Foreign owners are generally permitted. A registered agent is required in the formation state.
May fit when
An LLC may suit a lean US business; a Delaware corporation is commonly considered for venture financing, employee equity and a conventional US corporate structure.

How we support you

What Would You Like Us to Handle?

You may only need the company registered, or you may want support with the address, banking, tax and annual filings as well. We agree the exact scope and costs with you before work starts.

01

Incorporation

Company Formation and Incorporation

We check the entity and ownership, prepare the filing information, coordinate KYC, submit to the relevant authority and hand over the company records.

02

Corporate administration

Registered Address and Corporate Secretarial

Use a compliant local address and keep company records, resolutions, officer changes and recurring filings in order.

Registered address Corporate secretarial
03

Ownership and governance

Director, Shareholder and Structure Review

We help you settle the owners, directors, voting and signing authority, capital and local presence before anyone signs.

04

Bank readiness

Banking and Payment Preparation

We prepare the ownership, business and source-of-funds documents and explain expected transactions. The bank or payment provider makes the final decision.

05

Ongoing compliance

Annual Compliance and Filings

Know when annual returns, approvals, renewals and ownership updates are due, and keep the records required to maintain the company.

06

Accounting and tax

Accounting and Tax Filing

Set up the books, complete required tax registrations and filings, and involve a locally qualified adviser when the matter calls for one.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us the country, owners and business activity.

We will help separate the mandatory setup work from optional support, then confirm the scope before you proceed.

Advisor-reviewed guidance

Company Formation & Compliance Insights

Practical guides for foreign founders who need the entity, ownership, documents, banking and ongoing compliance to work together.

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Company Registration for Foreigners: Where Will You Operate?

The company usually belongs where it can support your real business. Think about contracts, staff, assets, licences, banking and investors before comparing tax headlines.

Operating and hiring in Indonesia

A PT PMA is usually the starting point when you need Indonesian contracts, invoices, employees, premises, licences or imports. We check the KBLI and investment requirements before drafting.

ASEAN headquarters or investor-facing structure

Singapore can work well for regional management, fundraising and international contracts. You will still need a resident director and a workable plan for tax residence and local substance.

Malaysian operations and local market entry

A Sdn. Bhd. is the usual local vehicle for Malaysian trade, staffing and support operations. Confirm the resident director, sector approvals, licences and paid-up capital expectations.

Asia trading and cross-border contracting

Hong Kong is often used for contracts with Asian suppliers and international customers. Plan the bank account, audited accounts, tax filings and source-of-funds evidence from the start.

UK-facing services or commerce

A UK limited company is quick to form and familiar to many counterparties, but non-residents still need an acceptable address, identity verification, accounts, tax filings and workable banking.

US venture funding or a lean US entity

A Delaware corporation is commonly considered for venture investment; a state LLC may suit a smaller business. Entity classification, state nexus, Form 5472 and home-country tax require review.

Your starting file

What Documents Will You Need for Company Registration?

The checklist depends on the country, the owners and what the company will do. These are the documents and details we usually ask for first.

Start with clear scans. We will tell you which items need certification, translation or legalisation after checking the jurisdiction and ownership chain.

01

For individuals

Shareholder and Director KYC

  • Valid passport and recent residential address evidence
  • Nationality, date of birth, occupation and contact details
  • Certified copies or a live identity check when required
02

Company design

Structure and Authority

  • Proposed names, business activities and operating address
  • Share allocation, directors and signing rules
  • Paid-up capital or contribution plan
  • Ultimate beneficial owner information
03

For corporate owners

Foreign Corporate Shareholder File

  • Registry extract or certificate of existence
  • Constitutional documents, directors and owners
  • Board approval and authorised signatory
  • Ownership-chain chart and legalisation where required
04

For operations

Business, Tax and Banking Evidence

  • Website or business plan, contracts or invoices
  • Customer and supplier countries
  • Source of funds, expected transaction values and currencies
  • Licences and an explanation of where management and work occur

Build the full budget

What Does Company Registration Really Cost?

We separate the budget into four layers: official filing, required local infrastructure, document and activation work, and money that stays in the company as capital or working funds.

Decision check

A low filing fee can hide an expensive first year. Compare the setup cost, first annual filings and second-year renewals before deciding.

01

Official Filing and Registry Charges

Government charge

Illustrative starting points for standard electronic or state filings include:

  • IndonesiaIDR 1.5–5 million
  • SingaporeS$315
  • MalaysiaRM1,000
  • Hong KongHK$3,895
  • Wyoming / Delaware LLCUS$100–110
  • United Kingdom£100
  • Germany€300
  • AustraliaA$636
  • France€53.16
02

Required Local Infrastructure

Often annual

Budget for the registered address and any mandatory company secretary, resident director, registered agent, legal representative or local compliance contact. These are often annual charges, not one-time setup costs.

03

Document and Activation Costs

Scope dependent

Certified copies, translations, apostille or legalisation, notary work, tax registration, business licences, industry approvals, bank preparation, payment accounts and immigration are normally scoped separately.

04

Capital and Operating Runway

Company funds

Paid-up capital, a bank opening deposit and working capital are not professional fees. For example, the general Indonesia PT PMA paid-up capital baseline of IDR 2.5 billion is company capital and must not be presented as a provider charge.

Operational readiness

Will the Company Be Ready to Trade After Registration?

Not always. Incorporation creates the legal entity, but the company may still need a bank or payment account, tax registration, business licences, payroll registration or immigration approval before it can operate as planned.

Before we file, we look at what must be ready for the first employee, contract, invoice, import or customer payment. That may include the address, beneficial ownership records, director authority, licences, contracts, source of funds, accounting and annual compliance.

Tell us what the company needs to do first. We will help identify the approvals that must come before it.
Check your post-registration steps
Your operating test

What must the company do first?

Plan before filing
Sign a customer contract
Issue a compliant invoice
Receive a customer payment
Hire the first employee
Import or export goods
Obtain an operating licence
Milestone 01Company registered
Milestone 02Required activations
OutcomeReady to operate
Post-registration work

What Happens After the Company Is Registered?

A company is only useful if it can receive money, issue the right invoices, hold the required licences and meet its filing deadlines. We discuss these points before incorporation.

01 · MONEY FLOW

Corporate bank and payment account

Independent KYC decision

We help prepare the ownership, authority, source-of-funds and business evidence. The bank or payment provider makes its own approval decision.

  • Ownership chain and director authority
  • Website, contracts and business evidence
  • Countries, currencies and expected transactions
02 · ACTIVATION

Tax, licence and accounting activation

Not automatic after incorporation

Check what must be active before the first transaction, employee, regulated service or shipment rather than waiting until the company needs to use it.

  • Tax registrations and invoice rules
  • Business and sector-specific approvals
  • Payroll setup and accounting records
03 · CONTINUITY

Annual maintenance and renewals

Deadlines continue every year

The company still has obligations when revenue is low or nil. Keep its local infrastructure, records, filings and renewals current.

  • Address, officer, secretary or agent
  • Books, annual returns and tax reports
  • Ownership updates, licences and government charges

Need the registration and post-registration work planned as one project?

Business account preparation Accounting and tax filing Annual compliance
A coordinated project

How We Take Your Company from Planning to Handover

You do not need to manage the registry, bank and licensing steps as one confusing timeline. We break the setup into stages and tell you what we need before each one can begin.

Some stages can run at the same time.

We identify the critical path, show which item is holding up the finish date and explain exactly what is needed to move it forward.

  1. Structure decision Usually 1–3 business days

    Work out where the company belongs

    We discuss the customers, suppliers, operating location, owners, investors, staff, licences, tax exposure and payment flow before recommending an entity.

  2. Scope and verification Usually 1–10 business days

    Agree the work and complete KYC

    You provide the identity, address, ownership, source-of-funds and business documents. Corporate owners and legalised documents often take longer.

  3. Incorporation About 1 hour–4 weeks

    Prepare and file the company

    Registry time varies across the countries shown here. A referred name, regulated activity, custom document or rejected detail can extend the timing.

  4. Operating approvals Several days–8+ weeks

    Complete tax and operating registrations

    Timing depends on the country and activity. This stage may include tax numbers, industry permits, premises checks, payroll and import permissions.

  5. Go-live controls Banking often 1–8+ weeks

    Finish the bank, accounting and compliance setup

    Banking remains subject to the provider's KYC decision. Your company file should include the corporate records, ownership evidence, licences, tax setup and first-year deadlines.

Quote comparison

Before You Compare Quotes, Check What Is Included

Two prices are only comparable when they cover the same filing work, local services, third-party costs and company documents.

Compare like for like. Separate the professional fee, government charges, third-party services, company capital and recurring renewals before deciding.
Quote line The written scope should state Warning sign
Entity and ownership Exact entity type, shareholders, directors, beneficial owners, capital and restrictions checked. “Any business is allowed” or a nominee arrangement used to hide control.
Professional work Drafting, KYC, filings, coordination, deliverables, revision limits and responsible provider. One undivided “setup fee” with no deliverable list.
Official and third-party costs Registry, name, notary, address, secretary, resident director, registered agent, translation, legalisation and licence costs. Mandatory annual items appear only after payment.
Timeline Start condition, stage-by-stage range, dependencies, authority time and what counts as completion. A guaranteed date that combines registry, bank, licence and visa decisions.
Banking and operation Preparation scope, documents, likely presence requirements and confirmation that approval belongs to the bank or authority. Guaranteed bank, payment gateway, licence, tax result or visa.
Annual compliance Year-one and year-two address, officer, agent, accounting, returns, tax and renewal costs. A low incorporation price with no recurring-cost calendar.
Payment and exit Milestones, payee identity, refund rules, exclusions, cancellation and full document handover. Full advance payment to an unrelated person or no handover list.

Ask for one itemised scope before you pay. Tell us the country, owners and business activity. We will show what is included, what renews and what is paid to third parties.

Ask for an itemised quote
Working approach

What You Can Expect from Us

You should always know what we are doing, what we need from you and what happens next.

01 · STRUCTURE

We settle the structure first

Before preparing documents, we check where the business will operate and compare the ownership, local appointments, licences, tax, banking and annual cost.

Entity and jurisdiction plan
02 · COST

You see every cost separately

Your quote separates our fees, government charges, third-party costs, capital and annual renewals. It also says what is not included.

Itemised written quote
03 · VERIFICATION

We check the facts before filing

We look for differences in the identity, ownership, signing authority, activity, address, source of funds and transaction information before submission.

Submission-ready file
04 · HANDOVER

You receive a complete company file

At handover, you receive the company records, access details, open items, bank or licence status and the first annual deadlines.

Organised handover pack
05 · RESPONSIBILITY

Everyone knows their part

We make clear who prepares, signs, pays, submits and follows up each item, including any work handled by a local provider.

Clear responsibility map
06 · NEXT ACTION

Every update includes the next step

You will know what has been accepted, what is still open, why it is waiting and who needs to act next.

Status and next action
Every project update should answer three questions:
StatusWhat is already complete?
Open itemWhat is still waiting?
OwnerWho needs to act next?
Who we are

About HSJGlobal

We connect company formation with the banking, tax, licensing and compliance work that makes the entity usable after registration.

HSJGlobal global company formation registration and compliance coordination
HeadquartersCentral Jakarta, Indonesia
Company formation and ongoing coordination

One setup plan that considers what comes next

HSJGlobal is based in Central Jakarta and helps founders and overseas companies set up and maintain businesses in selected jurisdictions across Asia, Europe and the United States.

You tell us where you plan to operate and what the company needs to do. We help you choose the entity, prepare the documents, coordinate the filing and organise the address, banking, accounting, tax and compliance work that follows.

When a matter needs locally qualified legal, tax, accounting or licensing advice, we tell you who is responsible for that work before you proceed.

Based in
Central Jakarta
Selected coverage
Asia · Europe · United States

What we check before you proceed

  • Whether the country and entity fit the planned business
  • Which fees are official, which are professional and which renew each year
  • What the company still needs for banking, tax, licences and compliance

Who makes the final decision

We prepare and coordinate the application, but we do not control the approval. The registry, tax authority, licensing body, bank, payment provider or immigration authority decides whether to accept or approve it. Your quote shows what HSJGlobal handles and where another provider or authority is involved.

Registry Tax authority Licensing body Bank Payment provider Immigration authority

Official Country Sources

Elara Vance, our Global Business Compliance & Market Entry Advisor, last checked the country figures on 11 August 2026. You can use the official links below to verify the current fees and procedures before filing.

Indonesia

Risk-based business licensing and NIB portal.

Online Single Submission (OSS)

Singapore

Company fees, resident-director rules and registry processing.

ACRA fees · ACRA registration process

Malaysia

Local company incorporation information and RM1,000 registration fee.

Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)

Hong Kong

Electronic processing, incorporation fee and current business registration charge.

Companies Registry processing · incorporation fee · IRD current charges

United Kingdom

Current online incorporation fee and standard processing information.

Companies House fees · incorporation guidance

United States

LLC and stock-corporation filing fees, annual charges, processing options, registered-agent requirements and separate federal reporting.

Delaware corporation form · Delaware LLC form · Delaware annual taxes · Delaware processing · Wyoming fees · IRS Form 5472

Questions Founders Often Ask Us

QCan a foreigner register a company in another country?
AYes. Foreign-owned company registration is available in many jurisdictions, although some activities and entity types remain restricted. The exact result depends on the business activity, entity type, local director or agent rules, registered address and sector restrictions.
QWhat is the difference between company formation and company registration?
ACompany registration is the formal filing and entry of an entity with the relevant registry. Company formation is the wider process of selecting the jurisdiction and entity, designing ownership and authority, preparing documents, completing registration, and planning tax, licences, banking and ongoing compliance.
QWhich country is best for international company registration?
AThere is no universal best country. An operating company often belongs where it will hire, sign contracts and need licences. Singapore may work for a regional headquarters, Malaysia for local operations, Hong Kong for Asia trade, the UK for UK-facing commerce, and a Delaware corporation for a venture-backed US structure. Tax, banking and substance still need separate review.
QCan international company registration be completed remotely?
ANon-resident company formation can often begin remotely after KYC and document acceptance. Banking, licences, notarisation, biometrics or regulated activities may still require original documents, direct verification or an in-person step.
QHow much does international company registration cost?
AGovernment filing fees vary by country. Current examples include S$315 in Singapore, RM1,000 in Malaysia, HK$3,895 for Hong Kong electronic incorporation plus a one-year business registration certificate, £100 for UK online incorporation, US$100 for a Wyoming LLC, US$110 for a Delaware LLC, and a minimum US$109 for a Delaware stock corporation. These figures do not include professional work, local appointments, addresses, licences, banking or annual compliance. Delaware's August 2026 LLC form also lists a US$400 annual tax.
QHow long does international company registration take?
AThe registry may be quick, but the full setup takes longer. A straightforward Hong Kong electronic filing can normally complete within about one hour, and UK online incorporation is normally processed within 24 hours. Singapore is often approved soon after payment, although complex cases take longer. Once all documents are accepted, allow about three to five business days for a Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and two to four weeks for an Indonesia PT PMA. Banking and operating licences have their own timelines.
QWhat documents do foreign founders usually need?
ACommon requirements include passports, recent residential address evidence, shareholder and director details, ultimate beneficial owner information, proposed names, business activity and expected transaction details. A corporate shareholder may also need registry extracts, constitutional documents, board approval, ownership-chain evidence and certified or legalised copies.
QIs a corporate bank account guaranteed after registration?
ANo. A bank or payment provider independently reviews ownership, source of funds, director authority, business evidence, countries, expected transactions and risk exposure. Company registration and bank approval are separate decisions.
QWhat annual obligations continue after incorporation?
ATypical obligations include maintaining a registered address and required local officer or agent, updating ownership and control records, keeping accounting records, filing annual returns and tax reports, renewing licences and paying applicable government fees. The exact calendar depends on the jurisdiction, entity status and transactions.
QDo I need a local director or registered address?
AA registered address in the jurisdiction of incorporation is generally required. Whether the company also needs a resident director, company secretary, registered agent or local representative depends on the country and entity type. Budget these appointments separately from the filing fee, and document their authority, renewal terms and handover obligations before appointment.
TELL US WHAT YOU ARE PLANNING

Let’s Work Out the Right Company Setup

Tell us where you expect to trade, who will own the company and what you need it to do once it is registered.

We will help you narrow down the country and entity, then explain the likely requirements, costs and next steps for banking, licences, tax, hiring and ongoing compliance.

We usually reply within three hours.
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