Updated 8 May 2026
Certificate of Incorporation (CI) in Hong Kong | SetupHK
After a Hong Kong limited company is incorporated, the Companies Registry issues a Certificate of Incorporation (CI). The CI is the only proof that a company has separate legal personality, and is needed to open a bank acc […]
Updated 2 December 2025
[Registered address] Can a virtual office be used as a business registration address? Requirements and how to change the address explained
A registered address is required when registering a company, but a start-up or online shop may not need a physical office or shopfront. The provisional company address used in the early stage of a business, as operations […]
Updated 3 December 2025
[2024 labour holidays] Can't tell public holidays from statutory holidays? Employers take note: new statutory holidays added this year
Under the Employment Ordinance, statutory holidays will increase to 17 days in future, and an additional day has also applied in 2024. As an employer, you certainly need to be clear about labour holidays […]
Updated 2 December 2025
What documents are needed to open a company bank account? 3 categories of documents to help you open a corporate account quickly
After registering a company, many people will think about opening a corporate bank account for future business dealings. However, for a start-up, opening a corporate account is not easy: banks set certain thresholds for corporate account opening. What documents are needed? Which bank is best for a start-up or SME account? SetupHK has put together what you need to consider when opening a corporate bank account.
Updated 2 December 2025
What is a virtual office? 2 key points when choosing one that you must know!
Setting up a company in Hong Kong, whether a limited company or an unlimited company, requires a company registered address. Important government letters are sent to the registered address, and the registered address is also shown in enquiries on the search system. A virtual office is the choice of many start-ups. This article introduces the benefits of virtual offices and points to note when choosing one.
Updated 2 December 2025
Change a company's registered address in Hong Kong | SetupHK
In the course of running a business, we sometimes inevitably need to change the company address. So if your company needs to change its address, can you handle it yourself? What procedures are required? This article explains in detail the procedures for changing the registered address of limited and unlimited companies.
Updated 14 October 2026
What is a company secretary? Duties, eligibility and whether you can do it yourself, all in one read
If you plan to set up a company, you will certainly find that setting up a Hong Kong limited company requires appointing a company secretary. The role sounds no different from an ordinary secretary, so what does a company secretary actually do? How do the duties differ from those of a general secretary? This article tells you about the relationship between a company secretary and the company, their duties, and how to find a suitable company secretarial firm.
Updated 2 December 2025
4 key points to note when filing the annual return
A local limited company must file an annual return with the Companies Registry within 42 days after its anniversary of incorporation. In fact, the filing time differs for different types of company, and there are many points to note across the different filing methods. A late filing can attract a fine of up to HK$3,480. This article shares 4 points to note when filing an annual return.
Updated 12 May 2026
10+ essential FAQs on the Business Registration Certificate (BR)
A Business Registration Certificate is valid for 1 year. While running a business, you may run into questions such as changing the name, changing the nature of the business, changing the address, or when you can be exempt from paying the registration fee. This article summarises common questions about the Business Registration Certificate.