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Setting up a company in Macao is more than obtaining a certificate. Choosing the company type, fixing the capital, drafting the articles of association, notarisation, commercial registration, the tax opening declaration and social security registration — every step carries its own deadline and details, and a single misstep sends you back to the beginning. We handle the whole process; you simply provide your identity documents and signature.
👇 If any of the situations below sounds like yours, this service is built for you. Setting up a company is not a one-size-fits-all exercise — your industry, the nationality of your shareholders and the level of capital all affect which company type suits you and how the articles of association should be drafted.
You are new to Macao procedures and want someone to take you through the entire incorporation from scratch. No trial and error — we track every deadline and document for you.
You are not a Macao resident and want to know the shareholder requirements and how to handle matters remotely by power of attorney. We work with foreign-owned structures regularly and steer you clear of the usual cross-border document bottlenecks.
You trade between Macao and Hong Kong and need a local entity to sign contracts, receive payments and open a bank account — a Macao company as your platform for regional and Portuguese-speaking market business.
Your current structure no longer fits and you are considering a new holding entity or a change of company type. We compare incorporating afresh against a share transfer and recommend the more cost-effective route.
Whatever your situation, we first understand your industry, shareholding structure and timing requirements, then recommend the company type that actually fits — rather than defaulting everyone to a limited company.
From nothing to fully set up, these eight items cover the complete incorporation process in Macao. All you need to prepare are your identity documents and signature; we handle and follow up on everything else. Government fees are charged at cost, with no hidden extras.
Based on your business and shareholding arrangements, we advise whether a limited company, a sole-shareholder company or a joint-stock company is appropriate, and explain the differences clearly. Each type carries its own capital requirement, management structure and scope of liability — we set them out plainly before you decide.
We check whether your intended name is identical or confusingly similar to an existing one and, where necessary, assist with reserving it, so you are not caught out at the final step. Give us several alternatives and we will search them in your order of preference.
We draft the articles, setting out the business scope, capital, shares, management body and how the company is validly bound by signature. The articles are the company's constitution — draft the business scope too narrowly and you will have to amend them once you expand; draft them too broadly and they may be rejected. We strike the right balance.
We arrange the notarial formalities and signing; parties outside Macao may act through a power of attorney. We book the appointment with the notary office, and a single attendance by you or your attorney is enough.
We complete the commercial registration within 15 days of incorporation and collect the registration certificate on your behalf. The record is publicly available at the Commercial and Moveable Property Registry and is the proof that your company lawfully exists.
We file the opening declaration and settle your tax group so that you may lawfully begin trading. Some assume commercial registration is enough, but without the opening declaration and tax group your year-end filing will be held up.
If you have staff, we handle the related registrations so no deadline is missed. Employer registration and employee enrolment each have their own filing deadlines, and we schedule them properly.
We connect you to a virtual address, company secretary, bookkeeping and tax filing so there is no gap once you are trading. Every year there are renewals, tax returns and address maintenance to attend to; our annual package covers them and we remind you before each deadline.
Broadly six steps. The actual timing depends on how complete your documents are and on notary appointment availability, but we tell you in advance how long each step should take rather than quoting a vague figure.
We go through your industry, shareholding structure, capital and timetable, and recommend a suitable company type. This step matters — the wrong company type is troublesome to change later, so we take the time to ask properly.
About 1 working dayWe search the name, draft the articles of association and confirm the contents with you. Give us several candidate names and we will search them in order of preference and report back as soon as results come through.
2 – 3 working daysWe arrange notarisation and signing; overseas shareholders execute a power of attorney. If you are not in Macao, you may have the power of attorney executed before a notary or consulate where you are and leave the signing to us.
Subject to appointmentWe file the incorporation registration and obtain the certificate, completing the lawful establishment of the company. This must be done within 15 days of incorporation, and we schedule it early so the deadline is never at risk.
About 5 – 8 working daysWe deal with the opening declaration, tax group and employee registrations together. The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) and the Social Security Fund are separate authorities; handling both in parallel saves time.
About 2 – 3 working daysWe hand over the full set of documents (registration certificate, articles, opening declaration receipt and so on) and connect you to address, secretarial and bookkeeping services. You receive the complete file, along with a reminder of your annual obligations.
OngoingIncorporation is only the first step. Commercial registration must be completed within 15 days, and annual tax filing follows every year. We can handle the whole chain:
The following applies in the ordinary case; the exact requirements vary slightly with the status of the shareholders and the company type. If your documents are incomplete or disorganised, that is perfectly normal — most clients are in the same position the first time. We provide a checklist and you simply work through it.
If your documents are incomplete or disorganised, that is perfectly normal — most clients are in the same position the first time. We provide a checklist and you simply work through it.
These are the three most common company types in Macao. Which one suits you depends on the number of shareholders, your intended capital and the needs of your industry. We advise according to your circumstances rather than steering you towards the most expensive option. The table below lines up the key differences at a glance (under the Macau Commercial Code):
| Comparison | Limited | Sole-shareholder | Joint-stock (S.A.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. capital | MOP 25,000 | MOP 25,000 | MOP 1,000,000 |
| Shareholders | 2 – 30 | 1 (natural person) | min. 3 |
| Liability | Limited (to contribution) | Limited | Limited |
| Legal basis | Macau Commercial Code | Macau Commercial Code art. 390 | Macau Commercial Code |
| Best for | SMEs, trading, services | Solo founders, consultants, personal brands | Large investment, fundraising or listing |
The minimum capital figures above (Limited / sole-shareholder: MOP 25,000; Joint-stock company: MOP 1,000,000) are set out in the Macau Commercial Code. Paid-in capital may be contributed in stages as agreed in the articles of association — it need not be paid up all at once.
Other forms exist (such as partnerships and limited partnerships), but more than nine out of ten clients use one of the three above. We analyse your specific circumstances so you never have to read the legislation yourself.
The costliest part of setting up a company is usually not the government fees — it is putting right a wrong turn.
Signing before the notary only brings the company into existence; you still have to complete the commercial registration before you may lawfully trade. They are two separate steps and should not be confused. One client assumed the notarial deed was the end of it, only to discover after opening a bank account that registration had never been done — and had to start again.
Commercial registration must be completed within 15 days of incorporation; late filing affects bank account opening, licensing and tax matters. We schedule it early so a full notary diary never causes you to miss the deadline.
If the business scope is drafted too narrowly, you will have to amend the articles as soon as you take on additional activities. Getting it right at the outset saves trouble later — amending the articles requires the signatures of all shareholders, and neither the cost nor the time involved is trivial.
Some assume commercial registration is sufficient. Without the opening declaration and tax group, your year-end filing will be blocked. These are independent procedures and we handle them together.
Set it too low and you will need a capital increase later (which again means amending the articles); set it too high and you tie up funds unnecessarily. For most SMEs, MOP 25,000–100,000 is sufficient, and we will advise.
We will prepare a complete set of documents and follow the proper process, but the final decision rests with the bank under its own KYC standards — it is not something we or the Government can guarantee. It is unwise to assume approval will be immediate; having a fallback plan is the prudent approach.
Hong Kong clients often ask whether they must come to Macao. In short, most of the formalities can be completed in Hong Kong; only a few steps have to take place in Macao.
Executing the power of attorney (before a Hong Kong notary public or at a consulate), preparing identity and address evidence, and sending the documents to us to take forward.
The notarised signing can be handled by us on your behalf, so you need not attend; the registration certificate can be sent by post or electronically, saving you a trip.
Some banks require the directors to attend in person while others accept a video meeting; it depends on the bank and the company structure, and we explain the position to you in advance.
Yes. Both shareholders and members of the management body may be non-residents or foreign companies; there is no requirement for a Macao resident to be involved. Part of the process can be handled by an attorney under a power of attorney, so you do not need to travel to Macao each time.
The statutory minimum capital for a Macao limited company is MOP 25,000, divided into at least 100 quotas of MOP 250 each. There is no requirement for the capital to be paid up in a single instalment; it may be contributed in stages as provided in the articles of association.
Where the documents are complete and nothing further is required, incorporation and commercial registration generally take around 10–15 working days. Name searches, notary appointments or the legalisation of documents issued outside Macao will extend the timeline.
Commercial registration must be completed before you commence business or within 15 days of incorporation. Late filing affects your subsequent bank account opening, licence applications and tax filings, which is why we schedule it early.
Most of the process can be handled by us under a power of attorney. You will need to arrange signing and legalisation where you are, and we take care of the rest — a practical arrangement for investors who cannot travel to Macao frequently.
They depend on the company type, the complexity of the structure and whether additional services (such as a virtual address or company secretary) are required. We understand your circumstances first and then issue a written quotation, with government fees and our service fee listed separately.
Principally: renewing the commercial registration and maintaining the registered address; filing the annual Complementary Tax income return (depending on whether you are in Group A or Group B); submitting Professional Tax returns where you have employees; keeping accounting records for at least five years; and filing change registrations whenever the company changes (share transfers, change of address, capital increases). Our annual compliance package covers all of these.
The main difference is the number of shareholders — a sole-shareholder limited company has a single individual shareholder, giving a simple structure and quick decision-making. However, some banks apply stricter scrutiny to sole-shareholder companies at account opening. We will assess which is more suitable in your case.
Tel/WhatsApp:+853 66171832
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Initial consultation and quote are free.
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WhatsApp:+853 66171832
WeChat: 00853 66171832
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