Registering a company in Hong Kong can bring vital benefits to the company. Not only the company and personal image are enhanced, but the business is also expanded in different ways. It is also possible to deploy and operate companies in various places through Hong Kong companies, and return to the mainland to obtain local government discounts and reasonable tax avoidance. In addition, opening a bank account in Hong Kong can undertake remittances from all over the world, and funds can be flexibly transferred in and out. At the same time, they can help their family members to obtain immigration pathway to Hong Kong.
After successfully registering a Hong Kong company, the company may change for various reasons, so what changes can a Hong Kong company make?
Hong Kong company name change
After the Hong Kong company is registered, if you feel that the company name is not good or needs to be changed due to the business, you can apply to the company registration office for a name change. However, it is still necessary to check with the Hong Kong Companies Registry to confirm that the new company name is not duplicated before the change can be made.
Hong Kong company registered capital increase/decrease
After the Hong Kong company is successfully registered, the directors and shareholders can adjust the registered capital, but generally, the increase of the registered capital is relatively large, and the process of reducing the capital is very troublesome. You can increase the registered capital according to the company's needs. Shares are allotted to shareholders when the registered capital is increased.
Hong Kong company equity transfer
Equity transfer (conversion) of a Hong Kong company refers to the sale of all or part of the shares of the Hong Kong company held by the current shareholders to others.
Shares can be transferred or sold between shareholders of a Hong Kong company and others, as long as they are mutually agreed, and stamp duty will be incurred for the sale of shares. (i.e. 2.6/1000)
Change of director of Hong Kong company (appointment/dismissal)
The change of director of a Hong Kong company refers to the change of the name, certificate, address and other information of the existing company director. The changes of directors of Hong Kong companies include: holding special general meetings, changing directors at annual general meetings, and changing directors through written resolutions. As the operator of a Hong Kong company, you can make changes to the Registration Office as required.
Change of registered address of Hong Kong company
A company registered in Hong Kong must have an address in Hong Kong. The address provided by a Hong Kong secretarial company can generally be used as a registered address or as an operating address.
Change of statutory secretary of a Hong Kong company (appointment/dismissal)
The appointment/dismissal of the statutory secretary of the company is a common business activity for a limited company. As the operator of a limited company, changes can be made to the Registrar at any time.
Change of business nature of business registration certificate of Hong Kong company
When the business scope of the company changes in the course of operation, it is necessary to apply to the tax bureau to change the nature of the business and obtain a new business registration certificate.
Change of Address on Business Registration Certificate of Hong Kong Company
When the company is in the process of operation, the business address has changed or the secretary company has been changed, and it is necessary to apply to the tax bureau to change the address to obtain a new business registration certificate.
Amendment to Annual Return
When there is an error in the content of the annual return filed in the annual update, an application can be made to the Companies Registry for correction, such as ID number, name, address, etc.
