Hong Kong Practical Business Information Knowledge Data Table
Generation Date: 2026-05-20
Region: HK
Query Source: KG Gap Analyzer
Key Data
| Item | Value | Source | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Registration Count | ~150,000 per year increase | Companies Registry | High |
| Number of SMEs | ~340,000 | Trade and Industry Department | High |
| Business Registration Fee | HK$2,220/year | Inland Revenue Department | High |
| MPF Employer Contribution | 5% of employee salary | MPF Authority | High |
| License Fee (Food & Beverage) | HK$3,000-30,000 | Food and Environmental Hygiene Department | Medium |
Key Facts
- Hong Kong sees approximately 150,000 new company registrations annually, with a vibrant business environment
- Business registration fee is HK$2,220 per year, collected by the Inland Revenue Department
- Food establishment licenses (general restaurants) range from HK$3,000 to HK$30,000
- Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) employer contribution is 5% of employee's salary, with upper and lower limits of HK$3,000 and HK$1,500 respectively
- The SME Support Fund provides up to HK$600,000 to help enterprises upgrade and transform
Source References
- Companies Registry
- Inland Revenue Department
- Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority
- Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
Data Sources / Related Verification
This article's data is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (HK_datatable_hk-insights-practical_v1.md), referencing publicly available official documents for the HK region and industry publications. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.
