Changes in the registration data of companies in Hong Kong from 150$.
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Company name change
in Hong Kong
in Hong Kong
Company name change in Hong Kong
Step 1 of 7
Choose a new company name
The names can be in English, Chinese or in two languages. Mixing of languages in one name is not allowed. The name in English should end with the word “Limited”, and the names of companies in Chinese should end with the characters «有限公司».
The names of Chinese companies must contain traditional Chinese characters(繁體字), which can be found in the Kangxi Dictionary (康熙字典) or in Cihai Dictionary (辭海),and also in the international coding standard ISO 10646. Simplified Chinese characters are not accepted.
The names of Chinese companies must contain traditional Chinese characters(繁體字), which can be found in the Kangxi Dictionary (康熙字典) or in Cihai Dictionary (辭海),and also in the international coding standard ISO 10646. Simplified Chinese characters are not accepted.
Step 2 of 7
Checking the name for availability in the Hong Kong Companies Registry
There are some restrictions on the registration of company names. The company name will not be registered if:
– this name appears in the List of Company Names maintained by the Registrar of Companies of Hong Kong
– according to the Companies Registry, the name contradicts the public interest.
– In addition, registration of some company names requires the approval of the Registrar. These include names that contain any words or expressions specified in the Companies Order (Words and expressions in Company Names) (Chapter 622A), and names that may give the impression that the company is in any way connected with the Government of China or the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
– In addition, a name identical to the name in respect of which a decision was made to change the name issued by the Registrar will not be registered, except with the consent of the Registrar.
– this name appears in the List of Company Names maintained by the Registrar of Companies of Hong Kong
– according to the Companies Registry, the name contradicts the public interest.
– In addition, registration of some company names requires the approval of the Registrar. These include names that contain any words or expressions specified in the Companies Order (Words and expressions in Company Names) (Chapter 622A), and names that may give the impression that the company is in any way connected with the Government of China or the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
– In addition, a name identical to the name in respect of which a decision was made to change the name issued by the Registrar will not be registered, except with the consent of the Registrar.
Documents on changing the company name in Hong Kong
Form NNC2
Certificate of change of name
The cost of the service from 350$
Change of the company’s
legal address in Hong Kong
legal address in Hong Kong
Change of the company’s legal address in Hong Kong
Step 1 of 5
Choosing a new legal address (usually chosen together with the corporate secretary in Hong Kong)
Every company registered in Hong Kong must have a legal address in Hong Kong, where all notifications from government agencies will be sent. According to section 658 of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, all companies must have a registered office in Hong Kong. The legal address does not have to be the place where your business is conducted.
Step 2 of 5
Adoption of a special resolution on the change of the company’s legal address
A special resolution is a document signed by at least 75% of shareholders who agree with the proposed name change.
Documents for the change of the company’s legal address in Hong Kong
Form NR1
Business Registration Department Notification Form
The cost of the service from 350$
Notification of the start of the company’s
activities in Hong Kong or change of activities
activities in Hong Kong or change of activities
Notification of the start of the company’s activities in Hong Kong or change of activities
Step 1 of 3
Fix the date of the start, change, expansion of the scope of your company’s activities in Hong Kong
All newly established companies in Hong Kong must notify the Department of Inland Revenue in writing about the scope of activities within one month from the date of commencement of such activities.
As a rule, the date of the company’s first payment within the business activity (incoming or outgoing) is taken as the start date of the activity. There may also be a contract date or other relevant date.
In addition, all Hong Kong companies are required to notify of any change in the above business information within one month after the change.
In case of non-compliance with the requirement to notify the IRD about the start of the activity, the fine may amount to 5,000 HKD or imprisonment for up to 1 year.
As a rule, the date of the company’s first payment within the business activity (incoming or outgoing) is taken as the start date of the activity. There may also be a contract date or other relevant date.
In addition, all Hong Kong companies are required to notify of any change in the above business information within one month after the change.
In case of non-compliance with the requirement to notify the IRD about the start of the activity, the fine may amount to 5,000 HKD or imprisonment for up to 1 year.
Step 2 of 3
Preparation and submission of a notice of commencement of activity (Form IRBR200 or IRC 3110A)
The submitted information must include the name of the company as it is recorded in corporate documents,, tax number, the date of commencement of business and a description of the company’s activities (in total, 60 characters with spaces for English and 30 for Chinese are given to fill in this section, word hyphenation is not allowed. It is necessary to describe the company’s activities as succinctly and briefly as possible.
Important: if the required data is not provided in the required volume and form, your application/notification will not be considered accepted.
Important: if the required data is not provided in the required volume and form, your application/notification will not be considered accepted.
Documents on the start of activities in Hong Kong and the change of activities
Business Registration Certificate prior to notification of the start of business in Hong Kong
Business Registration Certificate after notification of the start of business in Hong Kong
Notification of the start of activities in Hong Kong (Form IRBR200)
Notification of Change of activity in Hong Kong (Form IRC 3110A)
The cost of the service 350$
Change of company Director
in Hong Kong
in Hong Kong
Change of company Director in Hong Kong
Step 1 of 7
Check the company’s Articles of Association for restrictions
The first directors of the company are appointed at its registration. Subsequent appointments are governed by the company’s articles of association. To change the director, you should check the provisions of the company’s articles of association governing the appointment of directors (for example, the maximum number of directors and other requirements requirements).
Step 2 of 7
Getting data about a new director
The new director must provide a copy of the ID card (for residents of Hong Kong), or a notarized copy of the passport (for non-residents of Hong Kong), as well as proof of residence address no older than 60 days from the date of issue of the document, and proof of a personal bank account.
Documents on the change of the director of the company in Hong Kong
Form ND2A Notification of changes in the Secretary and Director of the company (appointment/termination of powers)
Form ND2B
Form ND4
Guidelines on the responsibilities of Directors
The cost of the service starts from 450$
Changing the data in the registration documents
of the current director of the company in Hong Kong
of the current director of the company in Hong Kong
Changing the data in the registration documents of the current director of the company in Hong Kong
Step 1 of 3
To detect changes
Any changes to the address of residence, passport number, first and last name. It is necessary to inform the Hong Kong Companies Registry.
Step 2 of 3
Prepare and submit an appropriate notification (ND2B form)
This form must be delivered to the Companies Registry within 15 days after changing the information contained in the Hong Kong Register regarding the director (or secretary).
Documents on changing the data in the registration documents of the current director of the company in Hong Kong
Form ND2 in Notification of changes in the data of the secretary and director of the company in Hong Kong
The cost of the service from 350$
Change of shareholders
of the company in Hong Kong
of the company in Hong Kong
Change of shareholders of the company in Hong Kong
Step 1 of 8
Check the Articles of Association of the company for restrictions on the transfer of shares
It is necessary to make sure that the transfer of shares is carried out in accordance with the Articles of Association. As a rule, the change of shareholders must be approved by the other shareholders of the company.
After all other shareholders confirm their consent, you can start preparing documents for the transfer of shares.
After all other shareholders confirm their consent, you can start preparing documents for the transfer of shares.
Step 2 of 8
Preparation of management reports
If the last audited financial statements were prepared more than 6 months ago, it is necessary to prepare management reports for the current period from the date of the last audited statements.
Documents on the transfer of shares of the company in Hong Kong
Instrument of transfer
Bought and sold note
Director’s resolution
The cost of the service from 650$
Issue of company shares in Hong Kong
Issue of company shares in Hong Kong
Step 1 of 5
Check the company’s Articles of Association for restrictions on the transfer of shares and the register of participants
It is necessary to make sure that the issue of new shares is not prohibited. As a rule, the issue of shares must be approved by other shareholders of the company.
Checking the register of participants and ensuring that the number of shareholders
does not exceed the limit of a private company.
The company can:
– Increase of the authorized capital without placement and issue of new shares, if funds or other property for increase are provided by the company’s participants.
– Capitalization of its profits with or without the allocation and issue of new shares, as well as
– To place and issue bonus shares with or without an increase in the authorized capital.
Checking the register of participants and ensuring that the number of shareholders
does not exceed the limit of a private company.
The company can:
– Increase of the authorized capital without placement and issue of new shares, if funds or other property for increase are provided by the company’s participants.
– Capitalization of its profits with or without the allocation and issue of new shares, as well as
– To place and issue bonus shares with or without an increase in the authorized capital.
Step 2 of 5
Holding a General Meeting
A share issue is when shares are distributed between parties unrelated to the company and after they are registered as shareholders of the company.
After the shareholders of the company confirm their consent at the general meeting, the company can start preparing documents for the issue of new shares.
Shareholders must decide whether to approve the issue of shares to new investors or existing ones. Such approval may be unconditional or depend on the conditions set out in the relevant contract.
After the shareholders of the company confirm their consent at the general meeting, the company can start preparing documents for the issue of new shares.
Shareholders must decide whether to approve the issue of shares to new investors or existing ones. Such approval may be unconditional or depend on the conditions set out in the relevant contract.
Documents on the issue of new shares of the company in Hong Kong
Notification of the issue of shares of the company in Hong Kong
Notification of changes in the company’s capital in Hong Kong
The cost of the service from 650 $
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