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Hong Kong Corporate Secretarial & Compliance

Maintain your Hong Kong company with clarity and confidence. We provide corporate secretarial and statutory compliance support in accordance with the Companies Ordinance and other regulatory requirements.

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Corporate Secretarial Requirements in Hong Kong

All Hong Kong private limited companies must appoint a company secretary and comply with ongoing statutory obligations. Failure to meet these requirements may result in penalties or prosecution.

Statutory Filings

Annual Return filing (Form NAR1), director and shareholder changes and other prescribed filings with the Hong Kong Companies Registry.

 

Corporate Records Maintenance

Maintenance of statutory registers, minutes and corporate records in accordance with the Companies Ordinance.

Ongoing Regulatory Compliance

Renewal of Business Registration Certificate and monitoring of compliance deadlines.

Our Corporate Compliance Process

Step 1

Compliance Review

We assess your current compliance position and identify filing obligations.

Step 2

Statutory Calendar Establishment

We establish a compliance calendar aligned with Companies Ordinance and other regulatory requirements.

Step 3

Document Preparation

We prepare statutory forms, resolutions and supporting documentation.

Step 4

Filing and Authority Liaison

We file required documents with the Hong Kong Companies Registry.

Step 5

Ongoing Monitoring and Advisory

We monitor deadlines and provide guidance on corporate governance matters.

Our Hong Kong Corporate Secretarial Services Include

Why Choose Ascentium

You work with a named corporate secretarial professional responsible for your statutory obligations.

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Governed by Professionals

Our Hong Kong corporate secretarial services are delivered by experienced professionals with direct registry filing experience.

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Escrow

Independent holding of funds, documents or assets pending satisfaction of agreed conditions.



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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes. Under the Companies Ordinance, every Hong Kong private limited company must appoint a company secretary. The company secretary must be either a Hong Kong resident or a corporate entity with a registered office in Hong Kong. If a company has only one director, that individual cannot also act as the company secretary.

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