The Companies Registry is responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of the Companies Ordinance and related legislation. Its primary functions include the registration of local and non-Hong Kong companies (i.e. companies incorporated outside Hong Kong which have established a place of business in Hong Kong); the registration of statutory returns and documents required by the various ordinances administered by the Registry; the provision of services for members of the public to inspect and obtain company information held on the various statutory registers; the deregistration of defunct solvent companies; and advising the Government on policy, regulatory and legislative issues regarding company law, related legislation and corporate governance. The Registry also processes applications relating to money lender licences and maintain a register of money lenders for public inspection. Since 1 March 2018, the Registry has acted as the licensing authority for trust and company service providers.
The Registry provides a wide range of electronic services, including company incorporation, submission of documents and company search services around the clock. To keep pace with rapid technological trends and advances, the Registry will launch the revamped Integrated Companies Registry Information System (Revamped ICRIS) in late 2023. The Revamped ICRIS aims to provide a new single integrated online platform for all electronic services of the Registry which will enhance customer experience.
Regional strength
Our collective regional strength covers over 100 dedicated corporate services practitioners in the key markets of China, Hong Kong and Singapore, as well as the emerging markets of Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. In addition, our regional strength is exponentially multiplied by our ability to provide services in tandem with Baker McKenzie’s vast regional network of over 1,000 lawyers in 17 Asia Pacific offices.
Integrated team
The combination of an integrated corporate services provider with one of the largest law firms in the region creates a one stop solution for you. This unique and efficient combination means we:
(i) save you time in not having to deal with input from various parties; and
(ii) eliminate the inefficiency that comes with having separate external counsel for corporate services.
Safe pair of hands
Our corporate services team differentiates us with its meticulous monitoring for regulatory changes, particularly in the increasingly complex areas of corporate and industry compliance. Our team provides practical and pragmatic advice built on a deep understanding of local regulatory nuances and we have a broad array of practitioners who can draw on years of experience dealing with the corporate services needs of our clients.