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HK Ltd via Sleek SG — Indian SaaS Founders

VerifiedOct 2026
EligibilityEligible
Setup timeline10–24days
Year-1 total$1,499

Indian SaaS founders comparing HK setup providers find Sleek ~HKD 900/year cheaper than Osome for the same HK Ltd bundle. Sleek covers formation, company secretary, IRD filings, and annual audit for HKD 8,880+/year.

Under HK territorial taxation, IRD applies two-tier 8.25% (first HKD 2M) / 16.5% only to HK-source profits. Offshore-source claims possible with operational substance.

India side: RBI Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) rules kick in above USD 250,000 aggregate capital contribution; LRS caps outbound at USD 250k/year; Schedule FA on ITR-2 mandatory.

§ 01Cost of ownership

Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee

Renewal costs sneak up on non-resident founders. Compare year-1 filing against a 3-year total to see the real bill.
Currency · USD (live FX)
2-year cost of ownership
$2,398
≈ $99.92/month amortized·USD @ live FX
Time horizon
Line items
Amount
  • SetupSleek (Singapore) setup
    $1,499
  • AnnualYear 2 renewal
    $899.00
Total$2,398
§ 02Tax residency · Indian SaaS Founders

What the tax authority sees

US federal / local status

Hong Kong Ltd applies territorial taxation: IRD taxes only HK-source profits at two-tier 8.25% (first HKD 2M) / 16.5%; RBI ODI governs Indian equity contributions.

Home-country rule

ODI (Overseas Direct Investment) RBI approval required for equity

Editorial verdict

Sleek is HKD 900 cheaper than Osome on the base HK Ltd bundle; Indian ODI + Schedule FA obligations unchanged.

Key compliance risks
  • 01RBI ODI filing required above USD 250,000 aggregate capital contribution
  • 02HK IRD two-tier 8.25%/16.5% on HK-source profits
  • 03Schedule FA disclosure on Indian ITR-2 mandatory; Black Money Act INR 10 lakh penalty
  • 04IRD BEPS 2.0 enhanced substance rules from 2024
§ 03Setup timeline

From filing to funded bank account

Setup timeline
10–24days total, 3 phases
Milestone check
Filing · Tax ID · Banking
d0
d6
d12
d18
d24
01FilingSleek (Singapore) submits formation docs
d0–d8
02Tax ID / EINLocal tax authority registration
d7–d18
03BankingBusiness account approved & funded
d14–d24
§ 04Head-to-head

Hong Kong Ltd vs UAE Free Zone (MEYDAN)

Hong Kong Ltd
Ltd
UAE Free Zone (MEYDAN)
Free Zone LLC
Entity
Ltd
Free Zone LLC
Setup cost
$500.00
$1,307
Annual
$3,000
$1,307
Local director
Remote OK
Remote OK
Physical presence
Remote OK
Remote OK
Tax regime
8.25% first HKD 2M profit; territorial system
9% CT above AED 375k; 0% VAT for out-of-UAE trade
§ 05Questions founders actually ask

FAQ

Sleek base HKD 8,880 vs Osome HKD 9,800. Both include company secretary, filings, and audit. Sleek has broader third-party integrations (Wise, Deel); Osome has slightly more polished dashboard. For Indian founders both handle standard ODI + Schedule FA documentation.

Next step

Start filing with Sleek (Singapore)

Formation typically completes in 2–3 weeks. Use the promo below, then click through to begin the checklist directly on the platform.