Corporate Services
Company Secretarial Services
The company secretary is a statutory position in Hong Kong, whose duties include reporting to the Companies Registry on the company's structure and any significant personnel changes. They are also responsible for preparing meeting agendas for directors, organising annual general meetings, and providing professional advice on relevant statutory regulations to ensure the company complies with legal requirements.
Hong Kong company law requires the appointment of a company secretary.
In Hong Kong, under the Companies Ordinance, the appointment of a company secretary is mandatory, and every company must appoint one.
There shall be a company secretary. Where the company secretary is an individual, he or she shall ordinarily be resident in Hong Kong; or
In the case of a corporate body, it must have a registered office or place of business in Hong Kong. Private companies
The sole director may not serve as company secretary. Secondly, the company secretary plays a role within the company or organisation.
A complex, multifaceted and highly significant role. The company secretary is responsible for maintaining statutory documents, including
Register shareholders and directors; organise, prepare agendas and convene board meetings and annual general meetings.
Minutes of meetings, Transfer of shares, Monitoring changes in the relevant legislative and regulatory environment and taking appropriate action.
Take action; and liaise with solicitors and auditors.
The company secretary serves as the designated representative of the company in legal documents, bearing responsibility for ensuring the company and its directors operate within legal parameters. They are also responsible for maintaining company records, such as registers of directors and shareholders, alongside annual accounts. With the growing demand for enhanced corporate governance, the role and responsibilities of company secretaries in Hong Kong have significantly expanded and become more intricate. Possessing a competent company secretary enables directors to focus freely on the company's smooth operation, potentially leading to a higher valuation for your company.
Company Secretarial Services
Every Hong Kong company must appoint a qualified company secretary in Hong Kong, who will typically assist the company's members and officers in handling the following matters:
Company Secretarial Service Packages
The following service charges do not include government fees.
