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 […]
A dormant company is considered to be a company which does not trade and has no significant transactions throughout a given timeframe. This should not be confused with the colloquial term “non-trading companies” as they are substantially different. A non-trading company means it is currently carrying out no business, but it does not mean it […]