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What is the purpose of the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance 2025?
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The Amendment Ordinance introduces a statutory redomiciliation regime, allowing oversea entities to transfer their place of incorporation to Hong Kong and become registered as Hong Kong companies.
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What types of companies are eligible for redomiciliation?
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Only oversea entities that are comparable to the following four types may apply:
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Private company limited by shares
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Public company limited by shares
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Private company with share capital and unlimited liability
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Public company with share capital and unlimited liability
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Will redomiciliation create a new legal entity?
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No. Redomiciliation does not result in the creation of a new legal entity. The company retains its legal identity, assets, rights, obligations, and liabilities.
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Is there an economic substance test for redomiciliation?
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No economic substance test is required for redomiciliation to Hong Kong.
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Will the redomiciled company be treated as a Hong Kong incorporated company?
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Yes. Upon successful redomiciliation, the company is regarded as incorporated in Hong Kong and must comply with all provisions of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622).
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Can a redomiciled company retain its original name?
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Yes, provided the name complies with the naming rules under the Companies Ordinance and is not identical to an existing registered name.
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What documents are required for redomiciliation?
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Applicants must submit the documents include:
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Redomiciliation application form
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Certificate of incorporation from the original jurisdiction
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Evidence of shareholder and director approval
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Certificate issued by the Directors
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Legal Opinion issued by the lawyers who practises the law of the place of incorporation of the applicant, etc.
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What happens after redomiciliation is approved? What if the company fails to deregister in its original jurisdiction?
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The company will receive a Certificate of Redomiciliation and Business Registration Certificate. It must then deregister in its original jurisdiction within 120 days and submit proof to the Companies Registry. The Registrar may issue a notice to revoke the redomiciliation registration if the company fails to comply within the specified timeframe.
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