How do I form and register a local limited company in Hong Kong?
Answer:
You have to choose a company name first. In choosing a company name, please refer to the Companies Registry's Company Names Guidelines (pdf format) and the frequently asked questions relating to Company Name on this website for details.
Then, you have to prepare and submit the following incorporation documents with the required fees to the Companies Registry at 14th floor, Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong:-
a)
Incorporation Form – Form NC1 (for company limited by shares) or Form NC1G (for company not limited by shares);
b)
A copy of the company's memorandum of association and articles of association (if any) (please refer to the forms of model memorandum and articles of association for various types of companies in the First Schedule to the Companies Ordinance); and
c)
A Notice to Business Registration Office (IRBR1)
With the implementation of the one-stop company and business registration service on 21 February 2011, the IRBRI must be submitted at the time when an application for incorporation of a local company is made with the Companies Registry.
Please also refer to Incorporation or Change of Name of a Local Limited Company - Points to Note (pdf format) when preparing the above documents.
Please note that the registrability of a company name can only be confirmed after the application has been processed by the Companies Registry and the application must meet all the requirements of the Companies Ordinance before the company can be successfully incorporated.