Let SINO-AUS register and establish a Macau company for you
Macau
Why choose to set up a company in Macau?
Macao’s unique business advantages
✅ Macao’s unique business advantages：
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Corporate income tax up to 12% (actual taxable profit≈2-3%)
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Exemptions: value-added tax, business tax, capital gains tax, dividend tax
✅ 中葡經貿平台：
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Enjoy bilateral trade preferences between China and Portuguese-speaking countries (Portugal, Brazil, etc.)
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Priority for participating in “Belt and Road” projects
✅ Cross-border funding freedom：
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The Macau pataca is pegged to the Hong Kong dollar (exchange rate is stable)
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The Macau pataca is pegged to the Hong Kong dollar (exchange rate is stable)
✅ Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone：
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Hengqin's "Macao New Neighborhood" project: Macao companies can expand to Hengqin and enjoy the policies of both places
Core differences in Macau company registration (vs Hong Kong/Mainland companies)
| project | Macau company | Hong Kong company | Mainland companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | Up to 12% (actual 2-3%) | 16.5% | 25% |
| Foreign investment restrictions | No restrictions in most industries | Unlimited | Negative list management |
| Audit requirements | Only annual filing required (no audit required) | Requires audit | Requires audit |
Macau company registration process:
- To register a company in Macau, clients need to provide identification and address proof for each shareholder and director, the proposed registered capital amount, the registered address (if provided by the client), the main business activities of the Macau company, and the operational model.
- The registration of a company in Macau takes approximately 16 to 20 working days. During the registration process, the authorities will review the investor's business activities and identity, which may extend the registration time.
- If the business activities that the client's Macau company intends to operate are regulated and require additional licenses or permits, our firm can assist in applying for such licenses or permits, with costs to be negotiated separately.
Total time: fastest 10 working days
The basic structure of a company registered in Macau:
- Consists of at least one shareholder and one member of the executive management (referred to as a director).
- Shareholders can be legal entities or individuals, and there are no restrictions on the nationality of shareholders.
- Individual shareholders can also serve as directors or appoint other individuals to serve as directors, with no restrictions on nationality.
- The registered address of the proposed Macau company must be located in Macau.
- The minimum registered capital for a Macau company is MOP 25,000, and the value of the shares is equivalent to the capital amount.
- The name of the proposed Macau company can be in Chinese only, Portuguese only, in both Chinese and Portuguese, or in Chinese, English, and Portuguese.
- If a Macau limited company is formed by two or more shareholders, the company name should end with "L.D.A." in Portuguese or "有限公司" in Chinese. If there is only one shareholder, the company name should end with "Sociedade Unipessoal Lda" in Portuguese or "一人有限公司" in Chinese.
Documents and information required to register a company:
In terms of registering a company in Macau, investors need to prepare the following materials in advance:
- The photocopies of the passports and proof of address documents (such as utility bills, telephone bills, or bank statements) of the shareholders and directors of the Macau limited company; if the shareholder is a legal entity, please provide the company registration certificate, the list of shareholders and directors, and/or the certificate of good standing, etc.;
- The names and nationalities of the shareholders and directors, marital status, and (if married) the name and address of the spouse;
- Notarized power of attorney for the legal representative (authorizing the signing of documents for the registration of the Macau company, etc.);
- Properly completed "Macau Company Registration Form" provided by our firm (including the due diligence form).
Common types of Macau companies (applicable to Hong Kong residents)
1. Offshore company (non-resident enterprise)
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Advantages: Exemption from Macau income tax (overseas income only)
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Suitable: international trade, holding companies
2. Local company (operating in Australia)
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Advantages: Can apply for government subsidies (such as the "SME Assistance Program")
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Suitable: travel, catering, retail
3. Guangdong and Macao cooperative enterprises
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Advantages: Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation ZoneDouble Discount
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Suitable: technology, traditional Chinese medicine, cultural tourism
Macau tax planning highlights
1. Properly utilize the "offshore company" structure
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Overseas profits are tax-free, and domestic profits are taxed at 2-12%
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Case: Hong Kong trading company reduces tax burden through Macau offshore subsidiary
2. Sino-Portuguese Platform Tax Agreement
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Use the Double Taxation Agreement between Macao and Portuguese-speaking countries (such as Angola, Mozambique)
3. Tax incentives in the Guangdong-Macao Cooperation Zone
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Setting up a branch in Hengqin can enjoy Macau + Mainland dual subsidies
Frequently Asked Questions (Macau Exclusive)
Q1: Can Hong Kong people control 100% of a Macau company?
➔ Yes! No local shareholders in Macau are required, but a Macau resident or company needs to be appointed as the "legal representative" (we can provide this).
Q2: How much is the annual maintenance cost of a Macau company?
➔ About 8,000-12,000 MOP (including business registration renewal and annual declaration).
Q3: Can a Macau company open a Hong Kong bank account?
➔ Yes! Macau company documents + business certificates are required. We recommend Macau Dafeng Bank (interoperable with ICBC Asia in Hong Kong).
Sino-Aus Macau Service Advantages
Services include:
Registration and Filing Work Before and After Establishment
- Name Review and Company Name Reservation
- Payment of Registration Fees to Relevant Authorities
- Preparation of Company Registration Certificate and Articles of Association
- Preparation of Company Registration Files and Registration Forms
- Preparation of Board Meeting Minutes
- Arrange for Clients to Visit the Macau Office to Sign Relevant Legal Documents in Person; (If clients are unable to visit Macau, they may choose to sign a power of attorney, which must be verified by a local notary, or they can choose to mail the signed documents and original passport to the Macau office for signature verification.)
- Prepare the company startup package, including a company seal.
2.Registered address
- Each Macau company is required to have a street address located in Macau as its registered office address. Our firm can provide clients with a Macau company address for one year to meet the registration address requirements for Macau companies.
After the company registration is completed, the customer will receive:
After the company is registered, our firm will provide you with the following documents to confirm that the registration process has been completed and to enable you to start conducting business activities in the name of the company:
- Macau Company Business Registration (Business License);
- A copy of the company bylaws;
- One copy of Form M1 (Business Notification, also known as Tax Registration);
- Share application certificate and the declaration of acceptance of office by members of the administrative authority, etc.;
- Macau Company Shareholder List (Shareholder Register);
- List of members of the administrative authority (Directors);
- Company Seal。