Section CC
Country comparisons
Registration steps, resident-director rules and annual filings differ by country. Comparisons put the official rules side by side and link each country’s own register, so you can check the current wording before you decide where to incorporate.
Guides in this section
- CCWhere can a non-resident own a company alone? Australia, UK, US, Singapore and Hong Kong comparedHow Australia, the UK, the US, Singapore and Hong Kong treat a non-resident sole owner, including Australia's rule that a proprietary company must have a director who normally lives in Australia.2026-09-30
- CCLocal director rules for a company of one: which countries require a resident directorAustralia and Singapore require at least one director who lives in the country; the UK and Hong Kong impose no residence test — plus the company secretary rule for each.2026-09-30
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