Can any company apply for deregistration?

No. Only a local private company or a local company limited by guarantee, other than those companies specified in section 749(2) of the Companies Ordinance, may apply for deregistration. The company must be a defunct solvent company.

How is the existence and validity of company certified?

After the company is registered, we will deliver the Certificate of Incorporation, steel seal of the company, articles of association and others to clients. In addition, we can also help clients apply for Certificate of Good Standing to local government.

By what means can a dissolved company be restored to the Companies Register under the new Companies Ordinance?

A company dissolved by deregistration may apply to the Court of First Instance for restoration.A company dissolved by striking off by the Registrar of Companies may apply for restoration by court order or by administrative restoration.

Can an offshore company operate in Hong Kong once registered without declaration to Hong Kong government?

No. Company in any country or region, which conducts business in Hong Kong, shall apply Business Registration Certificate and declare tax. According to Section 11 of Companies Ordinance of Hong Kong, the company should be registered as an offshore company incorporated in Hong Kong.

Can I open an account without going to Hong Kong?

No, you have to be in Hong-kong to open you bank account.Almost Banks in Hong Kong open 6 days a week. Working hours is Monday to Friday (9AM to 4:30PM), with the exception of Friday when banks usually close by 5pm, Saturdays: many banks close off shop by 12:30 PM.

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Foreign investors who want to open a Hong Kong offshore company are allowed to have full foreign ownership.

However, there are considerations for the individuals who may become company directors and for the company formation in Hong Kong.

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