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What is the purpose for Hong Kong companies having registered office?
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To ensure all communications and notices may be addressed, it is a must for every Hong Kong company to have a registered office in Hong Kong. The main purpose is receiving necessary mails from the Hong Kong Government and business partner of the company.
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Do I need to inform the Companies Registry (“CR”) if my company is going to move to a new office?
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Yes, the company must deliver a statutory form to CR within 15 days to report the change after the registered office is moved.
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Can I use the residential address as the registered office of my company?
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Yes, it is possible to register the residential addresses in Hong Kong as the registered office because the CR has no power to decide whether the providing address is allowed for business use or not. However, if using the non-business use address as the registered office, you may be liable for the breach of tendency agreement or deed of mutual covenant.
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Can I use a post office box address as the registered office of my company?
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No, post office box address cannot serve as registered office.
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What if I would like to set up a non-Hong Kong company, is it necessary to have a registered office in Hong Kong?
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The non-Hong Kong company is not required to have a registered office in Hong Kong. However, it must have a place of business in Hong Kong prior to the registration which also for the purpose of receiving necessary mails from the Hong Kong Government.
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What can I do if I do not have a physical operation office for my company and either do not want to use my residential address as registered office?
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You may engage business address service provided from corporate service providers.
Kaizen can provide such service to fulfil the relevant requirement, you may contact our staffs for further details.
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