Hong Kong New Companies Ordinance Resource Main Page

(Effective from 3 March 2014)

The Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Chapter 622 of Hong Kong laws, hereafter the “new CO” is set to commence operation 3 March 2014. The new CO will replace the current Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32). The new CO aims to enhance corporate governance, ensure better regulations, facilitate business and modernize the law.

When the new CO comes into operation, Cap. 32 will be retitled Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap. 32) with core provisions affecting the operation of companies repealed except for those provisions relating to the winding up and insolvency of companies and company prospectuses.

New Companies Ordinance Full Text

1.    Companies Ordinance Chinese Version

2.    Companies Ordinance English Version

3.    Schedules to the new Companies Ordinance Chinese Version

4.    Schedules to the new Companies Ordinance English Version

5.    Subsidiary Legislation Chinese Version

6.    Subsidiary Legislation English Version

Major Changes and Comments and Guidelines

1.    Major Changes in the New Hong Kong Companies Ordinance Affecting Directors

2.    Guide to Restoration of Company under New Hong Kong Companies Ordinance