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What is the company registry in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong Integrated Companies Registry Information System (ICRIS) – Companies Register
14th floor, High Block, Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong
About Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Companies Registry is located in Queensway and was founded in 2005.
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. The main language of Hong Kong is Chinese which is spoken by 93.7% of the population with other languages such as English and Mandarin spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD). The population of Hong Kong is over 7.49 million.
Hong Kong Economy
The Real GDP in Hong Kong is in the region of $485.834 billion with a GDP per capita of $64,500. Hong Kong economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Hong Kong are gold, integrated circuits, gas turbines, broadcasting equipment, jewelry.
Main Trading Partners of Hong Kong
The leading export and import partners for Hong Kong are:
Exports: China 22%, Vietnam 12%, S. Korea 8%, Netherlands 5%, Switzerland 4%
Imports: China 40%, Taiwan 10%, Singapore 7%, Japan 5%, S. Korea 4%
Hong Kong Certificate of Incorporation
The Hong Kong Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Hong Kong Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Hong Kong company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Hong Kong register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Hong Kong customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Hong Kong Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Hong Kong the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Hong Kong Company Number (CR No)
Hong Kong Company Name
Hong Kong Company Type
Hong Kong Date of Incorporation
Hong Kong Status
Do you need to register / sign up at the Hong Kong Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Hong Kong register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Hong Kong
There are over 2,900,000 companies registered in Hong Kong.
Types of Companies in Hong Kong
Businesses in Hong Kong can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Hong Kong Ltd (Limited/有限公司): may denote either a private or public company limited by shares, or a company limited by guarantee. Under the Companies Ordinance, the name of a Hong Kong incorporated company may be registered in English, Chinese, or both.
Hong Kong Unltd or Ultd (Unlimited/無限公司): similar to a limited liability company (Ltd) but whose members or shareholders do not benefit from limited liability should the company ever go into formal liquidation. It is not a requirement under company law to add or state the word or designation Unlimited (無限公司) or its abbreviations (Unltd or Ultd) at the ending of its legal company name, and most unlimited companies do not.
Hong Kong Overseas corporations not registered under the Companies Ordinance as registered non-Hong Kong companies but have charges registered
Hong Kong Limited partnerships registered under the Limited Partnerships Ordinance
Hong Kong Overseas corporations not registered under the Companies Ordinance as registered non-Hong Kong companies but have prospectus registered
List of open-ended fund companies incorporated under the Securities and Futures Ordinance
Hong Kong Registered trustees incorporations registered under the Registered Trustees Incorporation Ordinance
Hong Kong Body corporates formed by special ordinances
Hong Kong Trust companies
Other Hong Kong Company Registry Services
Hong Kong Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Certificate of Continuing Registration
Commemorative Record of Registration
Can you order a Hong Kong Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Hong Kong agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Hong Kong accepts the Apostille Certificate for Hong Kong Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Hong Kong signed up to the Hague Convention on 25th April 1965.
What is the language(s) of the Hong Kong Company Registry?
The Hong Kong Company Register is in English & Chinese languages.
Hong Kong Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Hong Kong has 23 representations abroad.
Hong Kong hosts one representation, and in addition there are 117 consulates located in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Hong Kong. Our local partner is based in Central Hong Kong which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Hong Kong including Sheung Wan and Kowloon. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Hong Kong Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Hong Kong from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Hong Kong Moody's rating: Aa3 (first obtained in 2020)
Hong Kong Standard & Poors rating: AA+ (first obtained in 2017)
Hong Kong Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Hong Kong Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Hong Kong. Our specialist Hong Kong skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Hong Kong Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Hong Kong Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Hong Kong. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Hong Kong Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Hong Kong?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Hong Kong?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Hong Kong?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.