Where to Incorporate in 2026: Hong Kong or Seychelles
The two jurisdictions we form companies in, and what each is actually good for - tax, banking access and setup speed.
Picking where to incorporate is one of the few early decisions that follows your company for years. It shapes your effective tax rate, which banks will talk to you, how investors and customers perceive you, and how much admin you carry every year. Below are the two jurisdictions we form companies in, and what each is actually good for - judged on setup speed, banking access, tax treatment and reputation.
This is a comparison, not a recommendation for your specific case. If you want a shortlist tailored to your business model, our team does that for free - tell us what you're building.
1. Hong Kong - the gateway to Asia
Territorial taxation means genuinely foreign-sourced income is often untaxed, and the banking ecosystem is mature. Best for businesses with real Asian trade flows.
2. Seychelles - privacy and asset protection
For pure asset holding and confidentiality, a Seychelles IBC is fast, affordable and tax-neutral. Read our Seychelles IBC guide before you set one up - substance and banking still matter.
How to actually choose
Rank these four questions in your own order: Will I raise institutional capital? Where are my customers and banks? How tax-sensitive is my model? How much annual compliance can I absorb? The "best" jurisdiction is the one that scores highest on your ordering, not a league table. Compare live starting prices on our pricing page, or skip the research and start your company with us.