Sleek and Air Corporate both serve foreign founders looking to incorporate in Hong Kong. Sleek is known for fast digital onboarding and accounting software. Air Corporate is known for its all-inclusive fixed pricing and high bank account opening success rates.
This comparison covers pricing, services, and which provider is the better fit for different founder situations.
Highlights of this article
- Air Corporate's all-inclusive incorporation starts at USD 1,070 with company secretary and registered address included. Sleek charges for these separately.
- Sleek operates in both Singapore and Hong Kong. Air Corporate focuses exclusively on Hong Kong, which means deeper local compliance expertise.
- Both providers are fully remote and support non-resident founders without a Hong Kong visit.
- Sleek has a well-regarded accounting platform for SMEs managing their own books. Air Corporate's accounting is handled by dedicated CPAs with a flat annual fee.
- For the lowest all-in year-1 cost with bank account support included, Air Corporate is the more competitive option.
Price comparison
Year 1 total cost
| Item | Air Corporate | Sleek |
|---|---|---|
| Incorporation (incl. government fees) | USD 1,070 (All-Inclusive) | Varies; base price excludes company secretary |
| 12-month company secretary | Included | Charged separately |
| Registered address (12 months) | Included | Charged separately |
| Bank account opening support | Included | Available; success rate not published |
| Government fees (HKD 3,895) | Included | Included |
| Year 1 total (all-in) | USD 1,070 | Higher when all services included |
Annual renewal
| Provider | Annual renewal cost |
|---|---|
| Air Corporate | USD 955/year (company secretary + registered address + BRC renewal, all-in) |
| Sleek | Per-service pricing; confirm total with Sleek directly |
Feature comparison
| Feature | Air Corporate | Sleek |
|---|---|---|
| Incorporation (Hong Kong) | Yes | Yes |
| Government fees included | Yes | Yes |
| 12-month company secretary (included) | Yes | No (separate charge) |
| Registered address (included) | Yes | No (separate charge) |
| Bank account opening support | Yes (95%+ success rate) | Yes |
| Accounting and bookkeeping | CPA-managed (USD 580+/year) | Proprietary accounting software |
| Annual audit | Available | Available |
| Hong Kong-only focus | Yes | No (Singapore + Hong Kong) |
| TCSP licence | Yes (TC008778) | Yes |
| Non-resident founders | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated account manager | Expert plan | Available |
Key differences
Pricing structure
Air Corporate uses a flat all-inclusive model. You know the full year-1 cost upfront: USD 1,070 covers incorporation, government fees, 12 months of company secretary, registered address, and bank account opening support. No add-ons required for a fully operational company.
Sleek uses modular pricing. The base incorporation fee is lower, but company secretary and registered address are separate line items. When all required services are added, the total year-1 cost is typically higher than Air Corporate.
Banking support
Air Corporate achieves a published 95%+ bank account opening success rate with an average 7 to 9 days from application to activation. This covers both fintech accounts (Airwallex, Currenxie) and traditional banks (DBS, OCBC).
Sleek offers banking support but does not publish a success rate. For founders for whom banking is the highest-priority post-incorporation step, Air Corporate's track record is a differentiator.
Geographic focus
Sleek operates in Singapore and Hong Kong. Air Corporate focuses exclusively on Hong Kong. For multi-jurisdiction setups requiring both Singapore and Hong Kong entities, Sleek can handle both. For pure Hong Kong incorporation, Air Corporate's single-market focus means deeper compliance expertise.
Accounting approach
Both providers offer accounting services. Sleek's platform is software-led: founders can manage their own bookkeeping through Sleek's dashboard with accountant oversight. Air Corporate's accounting is handled end-to-end by CPAs, with flat annual pricing starting at USD 580/year.
Which to choose
Choose Air Corporate if:
- You want the lowest transparent all-in year-1 cost
- You want bank account opening included with a published success rate
- You are incorporating only in Hong Kong (not Singapore)
- You want CPA-managed accounting rather than self-serve software
Choose Sleek if:
- You are incorporating in both Singapore and Hong Kong and want one provider
- You prefer a software-led bookkeeping experience where you manage your own books
- You have an existing relationship with Sleek in Singapore
Switching between providers
Changing company secretaries is straightforward. The outgoing secretary files a termination notice and the incoming secretary files an appointment with the Companies Registry. Air Corporate handles transfers from other providers. The process typically takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Air Corporate is a TCSP-licensed provider (TC008778) offering Hong Kong incorporation from USD 1,070 all-inclusive. Company secretary, registered address, bank support included. Get started
