What is a Certificate of Incorporation in Hong Kong?
Nestor García explains the importance of the Certificate of Incorporation for entrepreneurs incorporating a company in Hong Kong, how to obtain it, and its significance as proof of your business’ existence.
When you register a company in Hong Kong, one document matters more than almost any other: the Certificate of Incorporation.
Banks, payment providers, and government authorities will ask for it, yet many founders are not entirely sure what it proves, how it differs from other registration documents, or when they actually receive it.
In this video, Nestor Garcia, Head of Company Creation and Corporate Services at Statrys, explains what a Certificate of Incorporation is, why it is essential for running a business in Hong Kong, and how it fits into the wider company registration process. He also clarifies how it differs from the Business Registration Certificate and how you can verify it online.
Key Takeaways
- What a Certificate of Incorporation proves and why it matters
- The key information shown on the certificate
- How it differs from the Business Registration Certificate
- When and how the certificate is issued during incorporation
- How banks and authorities use this document
- How to verify a Hong Kong company’s incorporation status online
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