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Company Name
Unique Name: The proposed company name must be unique and not too similar to any existing names in the Companies Registry.
Restricted Words: Certain words and phrases are restricted and cannot be used in the company name unless specific conditions are met.
Directors
Minimum One Director: At least one director is required, and they must be a natural person.
No Residency Requirement: Directors can be of any nationality and do not need to reside in Hong Kong.
Shareholders
Minimum One Shareholder: A company must have at least one shareholder.
Individual or Corporate: Shareholders can be individuals or corporate entities.
No Residency Requirement: Shareholders can be of any nationality and do not need to reside in Hong Kong.
Company Secretary
Mandatory Appointment: Every company must appoint a company secretary.
Residency Requirement: The company secretary must be a resident of Hong Kong or a Hong Kong-based corporate entity.
Registered Office Address
Local Address: A physical address in Hong Kong is required as the company’s registered office.
No P.O. Box: The address must be a location where official documents and correspondence can be received.
Share Capital
No Minimum Requirement: There is no minimum share capital requirement, but the standard practice is to have at least one issued share.
Currency: Share capital can be denominated in any currency.
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