Compare jurisdictions side by side
See 2 or 3 jurisdictions side by side: all-in cost for year 1 and year 2, headline tax, audit, registers and time to form. Hong Kong is a good fit for trade with China & Asia, territorial tax. Isle of Man is a good fit for holding, e-gaming.
| Comparing2 jurisdictions |  Hong Kong |  Isle of Man |
|---|---|---|
Onshore · Private Company LimitedUS$1,690Year 1 all-inStart in Hong Kong+ Hong Kong audit from US$1,400 a year, quoted separately | ||
| Cost | ||
| Year 1 all-in | Hong KongUS$1,690Lowest | Isle of ManUS$2,890 |
| From year 2 | Hong KongUS$1,190+ Hong Kong audit from US$1,400 a year | Isle of ManUS$2,080 |
| 3-year cost (Starter) | Hong KongUS$4,070+ Hong Kong audit from US$1,400 a year | Isle of ManUS$7,050 |
| Tax & reporting | ||
| Headline tax | Hong Kong8.25% / 16.5% | Isle of Man0% standardBest |
| Annual audit | Hong KongYes | Isle of ManNo* |
| Public register | Hong KongDirectors and shareholders public; SCR not public | Isle of ManCompany register public; BO register not public |
| Setup | ||
| Type | Hong KongOnshore | Isle of ManMidshore |
| Entity | Hong KongPrivate Company Limited | Isle of ManPrivate Limited |
| Minimum directors | Hong Kong1 | Isle of Man1 + licensed registered agent |
| Legal system | Hong KongCommon | Isle of ManCommon |
| Time to form | Hong Kong1–2 business days | Isle of Man2–5 days |
| Best for | Hong KongTrade with China & Asia, territorial tax | Isle of ManHolding, e-gaming |
A green tick marks the stronger value in a row. Prices include government fees and, for Singapore, the resident director a non-resident needs. Yearly costs the law requires but that we quote separately are named under the figure; rows with such costs show no tick. Headline tax rates are a summary; your specialist confirms how they apply to you before you pay.
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AI answers from OCC’s published prices & facts · no sign-upWhich one for your situation
You need a business bank account soon
Hong Kong. Banks usually find onshore companies easier to assess, but each bank decides.
You want a lower running cost
Isle of Man, from US$2,080 a year based on published year-2 prices.
You only hold shares or other assets
Isle of Man. Your home country may still tax the income, so check that first (confirm with your specialist).
You need it fast
Hong Kong, typically 1–2 business days after KYC approval.
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General guidance based on headline rules, not tax or legal advice. Your specialist confirms how tax residency, substance and banking apply to you before you pay.