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  • Joined: 5 September 2025
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What is a company secretary? Definition, duties and conditions of appointment in one article

What is a company secretary? Definition, duties and conditions of appointment in one article

If you are planning to start a company, you must have seen that the process of establishing a Hong Kong limited company requires the appointment of a company secretary. The role of a company secretary sounds similar to that of a regular secretary, so what exactly does a company secretary do? What are the differences between this position and a general secretary? The following text will inform you about the relationship between the company secretary and the company, their responsibilities, and how to find a suitable secretarial firm.

4 Points to Note for Submitting Annual Returns

4 Points to Note for Submitting Annual Returns

Local limited companies are required to submit their annual return to the Companies Registry within 42 days from the anniversary of their incorporation. It turns out that different types of companies have different submission timelines. There are also many points to note between the different submission methods, and late submissions can incur a maximum fine of HKD $3,480. This article will share four important points to note when submitting the annual return.

7 Advantages of Opening a Company in Hong Kong

What are the 7 advantages of opening a company in Hong Kong?

Whether it is an international enterprise entering the mainland China market from Hong Kong or a mainland China enterprise entering the international market from Hong Kong, their first choice is to set up a company in Hong Kong. What are the advantages of setting up a company in Hong Kong? In this article, we will introduce the advantages of setting up a company in Hong Kong in terms of taxation, company type and industry!

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions about Business Registration Certificates

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions about Business Registration Certificates

The Business Registration Certificate is valid for 1 year. In the course of business, you may encounter problems such as changing your name, changing the nature of your business, changing your address, or under what circumstances you will be exempted from paying the registration fee, etc. This article will summarise the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Business Registration Certificate for you.