Amazon Seller HK Company Fees 2026: Government Fees, Market Rates, and Platform Charges
Figures are based on Hong Kong government fees effective from 1 April 2026; Amazon fees are quoted in USD, and actual amounts follow the official pages of your chosen marketplace at the time of application.
Quick Overview | How Much Do You Need to Set Up a Company for Amazon?
If you only want to get a budget figure first, split the costs into three layers: government fees, market service fees, and Amazon platform fees:
| Cost layer | Item | Amount basis | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| ① Government fees | Incorporation fee (electronic submission) | HK$1,545 | Government fee |
| ① Government fees | 1-year Business Registration certificate, including levy | HK$2,350 | Government fee |
| ② Market services | Company secretary, registered address, agent formation packages | From around HK$800, depending on package | Market quote |
| ③ Platform fees | Amazon Professional plan | US$39.99/month | External platform fee |
| ③ Platform fees | Referral fee | About 8%–20%, depending on product category | External platform fee |
The minimum government fees for electronic incorporation plus one-year business registration are HK$1,545 + HK$2,350 = HK$3,895, excluding company secretary, registered address, and agent services, and also excluding Amazon monthly fees, sales commissions, FBA, advertising, and payment collection costs.
The same set of fees differs over time: before 31 March 2026, the levy on a 1-year Business Registration certificate was HK$0, so electronic incorporation plus BR came to about HK$3,745; from 1 April 2026 the levy returns to HK$150, bringing the total to about HK$3,895. If you want to arrange Hong Kong company incorporation and compliance, you can first check the related services page.
Layer 1: Hong Kong Government Fees
Incorporation Fee (CI)
The incorporation fee for submitting an application electronically is HK$1,545; for hard copy or paper submission it is HK$1,720. This is a government fee charged by the Companies Registry, not a formation service fee from any agent. For the latest fees, see the Companies Registry fee schedule.
CI stands for the Certificate of Incorporation, which proves the company has been incorporated. When applying on Amazon, you generally submit the CI together with other company documents; keep the company name, company number, and address details consistent.
Business Registration Fee and Levy (BR)
From 1 April 2026, the registration fee for a 1-year Business Registration certificate is HK$2,200 and the levy is HK$150, totaling HK$2,350; a 3-year certificate totals HK$6,170. Whether to choose one year or three years depends on your expected operating period and cash flow. For fee details, see the Inland Revenue Department Business Registration fee and levy table.
The BR — the Business Registration Certificate — is issued by the Inland Revenue Department and is a separate document from the CI. When citing older articles or agent quotes, first verify whether they are still based on the levy effective from 1 April 2026, or you may miss the HK$150 difference.
What Else Is There Beyond Government Fees?
The company secretary and registered office are company compliance arrangements; if you do not handle them yourself, you will need to purchase secretary, address, or agent packages available on the market. These costs are not government fees of the Companies Registry or the Inland Revenue Department, and they appear as separate line items on quotes.
Layer 2: Market Rates for Compliance Services
What Do Agent Packages Usually Include?
Packages on the market typically include formation handling, first-year company secretary, registered address, and document preparation. Some packages pay the first-year BR on your behalf, while others charge only the service fee with government fees reimbursed at cost. These are market service arrangements, not the official price list of any single institution.
How Do You Estimate Market Rates?
Service fees for simple packages start at around HK$800; more complete or longer-term packages can run into several thousand HKD. The price differences come mainly from address quality, annual secretary fees, the scope of document handling, and whether first-year BR payment is included. When comparing, ask providers to itemize government fees, service fees, renewal fees, and extra document fees — do not just look at one all-inclusive price.
How Does Amazon Verification Affect Your Choice?
When applying for a seller account with a Hong Kong company, the verification documents generally include the CI, BR, the responsible person's identity documents, and company address details. The address entered on the platform must match the submitted documents; online guides often mention requirements such as a genuine commercial address or one address per license, but none of these practices guarantee that verification will pass.
When choosing an address or agent arrangement, do not just compare on the lowest price. Ask first: can they provide valid documents, can the address receive verification mail, and who updates the company details after changes? These matter more than the first-year package price.
Layer 3: Amazon Platform Fees and Operating Costs
How to Choose Between Individual and Professional Plans?
The Individual plan costs about US$0.99 per item with no fixed monthly fee; the Professional plan costs about US$39.99 per month. Based on monthly fees alone, for 40 items the Individual fee is US$39.60 and for 41 items it is US$40.59, so about 40 items is the break-even point; if your order volume consistently exceeds this level, it is worth comparing the Professional plan.
Your actual choice should also consider reports, advertising, category permissions, and account features. Plan rules may differ across Amazon marketplaces, so check the Amazon Seller Central fee documentation before applying.
Referral Fee and Optional Variable Costs
The referral fee is a sales commission charged on the item's sale amount, commonly around 8%–20%; the actual rate depends on the product category, and some categories have a minimum fee. FBA storage and fulfillment, advertising, returns, and inventory handling are optional or variable costs at the operating stage and should not be lumped together with incorporation government fees.
Payment Collection and Bank Account Opening
Cross-border payment collection tools, bank accounts, and currency conversion arrangements are externally integrable services or common market solutions; costs depend on account type, transaction volume, currency, and region. Hong Kong has no VAT system, but selling to destination markets such as the United States or Europe may still involve sales tax, VAT, or other filing obligations; being incorporated in Hong Kong does not automatically mean tax exemption.
Document and Process Checklist
Pre-Launch Document Checklist
- Confirm the company name, shareholder and director details, and complete company registration.
- Obtain the CI and BR, and verify the company number, name, and address.
- Prepare registered office details, the responsible person's identity documents, and a contact method that can receive verification.
- Open an Amazon seller account and choose the Individual or Professional plan.
- Before uploading documents, compare the platform details word for word against the company name and address on the CI and BR.
Common Verification Roadblocks and How to Prevent Them
Address mismatches, expired documents, unclear scans, and different spellings of the company name are common reasons for requests to submit additional documents. If the BR fee is not paid as required for the current period, document validity may also be affected. Before submitting, create a master table of company details and use the same spelling and address format across the platform, bank, and payment tools.
FAQ
How much does it cost to register a Hong Kong company for Amazon, roughly, including the first year?
The minimum government fees are around HK$3,895, including HK$1,545 for electronic incorporation and HK$2,350 for a 1-year BR from 1 April 2026. Add market service fees for secretary, registered address, or agent services; Amazon platform fees are charged separately according to the seller plan.
What is the difference between CI and BR? What does Amazon require?
The CI — the Certificate of Incorporation — is issued by the Companies Registry; the BR — the Business Registration Certificate — is issued by the Inland Revenue Department. When Amazon verifies the company entity, it generally requires both, plus identity and address details; keep everything you submit consistent.
How to choose between the Individual and Professional plans?
If your monthly order volume is very low, start with Individual at US$0.99 per item; Professional is about US$39.99 per month. Purely on fees, about 40 items is the break-even point — only evaluate Professional once you consistently exceed 40 items.
Can a Hong Kong company sell on Amazon US or multiple marketplaces?
In general, you can use a Hong Kong company as the seller entity to apply for Amazon US or other marketplaces, but you still need to pass the platform's identity, company, and address verification. Platform plan fees, commissions, logistics, and destination-market tax compliance costs increase with the marketplace and product model.
How is profits tax calculated for cross-border e-commerce with a Hong Kong company?
Profits tax is determined by Hong Kong's current tax regime and actual operating circumstances. The offshore income exemption requires case-by-case analysis and evidence; having customers or platforms located overseas does not guarantee tax exemption. Where filing is involved, engage a professional.
What should I do if my registered address or payment account is rejected?
First check whether the address exactly matches the platform and company documents, then verify document validity, scan quality, and company name spelling. Rejections are decisions made by external platforms or banks; follow their guidance to submit additional documents or reapply — the price of an agent package is no guarantee of approval.
Conclusion: Separate the Layers Before Comparing All-Inclusive Prices
The costs of a Hong Kong company for Amazon sellers break down into at least three layers: government fees starting around HK$3,895, market secretary and address services from around HK$800, and Amazon plans charged separately at US$0.99 per item or US$39.99 per month. Keep government fees at cost, annual service fees, and platform operating costs separate, and only then can you work out a true first-year budget.
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