Registering a Subsidiary Company in Hong Kong
- Have your company name approved.
- Have a local registered address.
- Must have at least one director or shareholder.
- Must have a Company Secretary who is a local resident.
- Must have an auditor.
- Must have share capital (no minimum requirement)
Does companies Ordinance apply to non-Hong Kong companies?
Under section 776 of the Companies Ordinance, a non-Hong Kong company is required to register as a registered non-Hong Kong company within one month after the establishment of the place of business in Hong Kong.
What is registered non-Hong Kong company?
Nature of Non-Hong Kong Company A foreign company which has a presence in Hong Kong but does not create legal obligations (i.e. a representative office) is not considered as having established a place of business in Hong Kong for the purpose of registration with the Registrar.
What is a registered non Hong Kong company?
How to register a foreign company in Hong Kong?
Any foreign incorporation company can be registered in Hong Kong as a non-Hong Kong company. However, for clients who wish to create brand-new Hong Kong entity, we recommend you to register a company via Startupr.
How to deregister a Hong Kong Limited Company?
Before the deregistration process is explained, it is vital to know what is the difference between winding up a company in Hong Kong and deregistering a firm in Hong Kong. Deregistration is a comparatively simple, inexpensive and quick method for dissolving a defunct private company.
Do you need a registered address in Hong Kong?
Share capital can be expressed in any major currency and is not restricted to the Hong Kong Dollar alone. Shares can be freely transferred, subject to a stamp duty fee. Bearer shares are not allowed. Registered Address – In order to register a Hong Kong company, you must provide a local Hong Kong address as the registered address of the company.
Do you have to register a branch office in Hong Kong?
This makes the foreign parent company accountable and responsible for all the debts and liabilities of the branch office. Like a subsidiary company, a branch office must be registered with the Hong Kong’s Companies Registry.
