Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) today said it assisted a record 560 overseas and Mainland companies to set up or expand their businesses in Hong Kong in 2025, a 4% increase on the number of companies helped in 2024.

Releasing its annual report, InvestHK said the record reflects the strong appeal of Hong Kong’s business environment, as well as foreign investors’ confidence in investing in the city. 

The total direct investment brought by these companies to Hong Kong’s economy is estimated at almost $69.4 billion, representing an increase of about 2% compared to 2024.

In addition, the companies concerned are expected to create 10,748 job opportunities in Hong Kong during their first year of operation. This is 57% more than the comparable figure in 2024. Around 20% of the new jobs are anticipated to be at management or professional level.

Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Algernon Yau applauded the achievements recorded by InvestHK in 2025. 

“Together with record numbers of Mainland and overseas companies and startups in the city, these are a clear reflection of the strong global investor confidence in Hong Kong,” he said.

Highlighting that this year marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan, Mr Yau said the Government will strive to create an even more conducive business environment, continue to promote Hong Kong’s national opportunities and international advantages to attract companies and foreign direct investment, and further demonstrate the city’s "super-connector and super value-adder" roles.

In addition, InvestHK said that the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, launched in March 2024, had received 2,852 applications by the end of 2025. It outlined that this will bring more than $85.5 billion in investments to the city.