Incorporation and Structuring
Expert Hong Kong company incorporation and business structuring services for startups and SMEs. 37+ years guiding entrepreneurs through Companies Registry procedures.
Our Incorporation and Structuring Services
Company Incorporation
- Formation of Hong Kong private limited companies under the Companies Ordinance
- Preparation and filing of all incorporation documents with the Companies Registry
- Obtaining Business Registration Certificates under the Business Registration Ordinance
- Advising on company name availability and reservation procedures
- Appointment of first directors, company secretary, and registered office
Sole Proprietorship and Partnership Formation
- Registration of sole proprietorships with the Inland Revenue Department
- Drafting and review of general partnership agreements
- Establishment of limited partnerships under the Limited Partnerships Ordinance
- Advising on profit-sharing arrangements and partner liability exposure
- Conversion from partnership to limited company structures
Branch and Representative Offices
- Registration of non-Hong Kong companies establishing a place of business in Hong Kong
- Advising on the distinction between branch offices and representative offices
- Preparation of filings required under Part 16 of the Companies Ordinance
- Appointment of authorised representatives for overseas parent companies
- Ongoing compliance advisory for branch office reporting obligations
Holding and Group Structures
- Design of holding company structures for tax efficiency and asset protection
- Establishment of Hong Kong holding companies for Asia-Pacific operations
- Advising on intermediate holding vehicles in suitable jurisdictions
- Structuring multi-layered group entities to facilitate future fundraising
- Cross-border structuring for founders with operations in mainland China and Southeast Asia
Shareholder Agreements and Governance Documents
- Drafting bespoke shareholder agreements tailored to startup dynamics
- Advising on founder equity splits, vesting arrangements, and transfer restrictions
- Preparation of articles of association aligned with commercial objectives
- Negotiating deadlock resolution and exit mechanisms between co-founders
- Establishing board composition and decision-making frameworks
Post-Incorporation Compliance
- Maintaining statutory registers, including registers of members, directors, and charges
- Filing annual returns and business registration renewals on time
- Advising on significant controllers register obligations
- Ensuring ongoing compliance with the Companies Ordinance and Business Registration Ordinance
- Assisting with changes to company structure, share capital, and officer appointments
Our Approach
Commercially Driven Advice
Efficient and Transparent Process
Asia-Pacific Perspective
Long-Term Partnership
