Regulatory Compliance and Governance
Hong Kong regulatory compliance and corporate governance lawyers for startups and SMEs. Companies Ordinance, PDPO, AML, ESG, and statutory filing support.
Our Regulatory Compliance and Governance Services
Companies Ordinance Compliance
- Preparing and filing annual returns with the Companies Registry
- Maintaining statutory books and registers, including the register of members and register of directors
- Advising on significant controllers register obligations and filings
- Ensuring compliance with company secretary and registered office requirements
- Advising on directors' duties and statutory reporting obligations
- Managing changes to share capital, articles of association, and officer appointments
- Advising on filing deadlines and penalties for late compliance
Corporate Governance and Board Structure
- Advising on appropriate board composition for startups and growing SMEs
- Drafting board charters, terms of reference, and governance policies
- Advising on the roles and responsibilities of directors, including independent directors
- Establishing board meeting procedures, minute-taking, and resolution frameworks
- Advising on conflicts of interest, related party transactions, and director disclosure obligations
- Preparing governance frameworks that meet institutional investor expectations
- Advising on advisory board structures for early-stage companies
Data Privacy and PDPO Compliance
- Conducting data privacy audits and gap analyses against PDPO requirements
- Drafting and reviewing privacy policies, data collection statements, and consent mechanisms
- Advising on the six data protection principles and their practical application
- Preparing data processing agreements for third-party service providers
- Advising on cross-border data transfer requirements and mechanisms
- Responding to data access requests and complaints from data subjects
- Advising on data breach notification procedures and best practices
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
- Advising on AML obligations applicable to startups and SMEs in regulated sectors
- Developing customer due diligence (CDD) and know-your-customer (KYC) procedures
- Preparing AML policies and compliance manuals tailored to small business operations
- Advising on suspicious transaction reporting obligations
- Conducting AML risk assessments for new business lines and customer segments
- Providing AML training guidance for staff and management
ESG and Sustainability Governance
- Advising on emerging ESG reporting expectations for SMEs in Hong Kong
- Assisting with the development of basic ESG policies and commitments
- Advising on green finance requirements and sustainability-linked loan compliance
- Preparing governance frameworks for ESG data collection and reporting
- Advising on supply chain due diligence and responsible sourcing obligations
- Helping startups understand and respond to ESG expectations from investors and partners
Statutory Books and Record-Keeping
- Setting up and maintaining statutory registers and minute books
- Preparing minutes of board meetings, shareholder meetings, and written resolutions
- Advising on record retention requirements under Hong Kong law
- Conducting reviews of existing statutory records to identify and remediate gaps
- Advising on electronic record-keeping and digital document management
- Ensuring registers are updated promptly following corporate changes
Our Approach
Proactive Compliance Management
Proportionate Governance Frameworks
Practical Data Privacy Solutions
Integrated Compliance Support
