The transfer of shares in a Hong Kong Limited Company (the “Company”) relates to transferring the ownership of a share(s) from one person to another. For these purposes, an Instrument of Transfer and Bought Sold Note must be stamped by the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department Stamp Office. Together supporting documents and the amount of […]
A certificate of Incumbency is a legal document that certifies the names of the relevant directors, officers, corporate secretary, and shareholders of a particular Hong Kong Limited Company (“the Company”). The document is either issued by a third party (a person who is not an employee, a director or a shareholder of the Hong Kong […]
Allotment and issuance of shares is a legal requirement at the time of company incorporation. Every Hong Kong Limited Company (the “Company”) must issue and allot a minimum of 1 share to its founder / member. However, at any time, should a company’s existing member wish to increase its share capital, they may do so […]
In general, a sole proprietorship appears to be an ideal business structure for a person who intends to be self-employed and intends to have a small business operation. This is due to the nature of a sole proprietorship of not being an incorporated or separate legal entity. Freelancers also should considered whether their work should […]
