[2026 Latest] Business Registration Certificate Fee Update — Levy Reinstated, Total Now HK$2,350

From 1 April 2026, the Business Registration Certificate levy — waived for the past two years — has been reinstated at HK$150/year. Combined with the existing HK$2,200 registration fee, a one-year certificate now totals HK$2,350. A three-year certificate now totals HK$6,170.

Starting from April 1, 2024, operating firms and companies must pay new business registration certificate fees while in business. The business registration certificate fee consists of a registration fee and a levy, and the two changed together in this cycle. The following table, based on the IRD's official fee and levy table, shows the change from the 2025/26 period to the current 2026/27 period:

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The business registration certificate fee is one of the important fees required for Hong Kong business operations. As of 1 April 2026, the total fee for a one-year certificate is HK$2,350 (HK$2,200 registration fee + HK$150 levy), and the total fee for a three-year certificate is HK$6,170 (HK$5,720 registration fee + HK$450 levy). These rates apply to business registration certificates — new or renewed — with a commencement date on or after April 1, 2026.

For customers who are considering registering a limited company or an unlimited company, please refer to the following articles to learn more:

The most complete guide for Hong Kong limited companies: company registration process, company establishment fee of $4,795 including government fees and instructions on opening a bank account (2026 updated version)