IN-DEPTH JURISDICTION GUIDE

Registered Office Requirements in Hong Kong

Source-backed INCORPSYS guide to registered office requirements in Hong Kong, with official verification, practical checklists and clear next steps.

Sources checked 25 September 2026

Direct answer

The Companies Registry states that the registered office of a local limited company must be situated in Hong Kong.

Official-source position

The Companies Registry explains local company types, company-name selection, incorporation forms and articles, certificate issuance, and routes for non-Hong Kong companies.

Practical checklist

  • Provide a Hong Kong registered office address.
  • Make sure the address is complete and usable for official notices.
  • Keep address-change evidence with corporate records.
  • Verify any service arrangement against the current law and authority guidance.

Frequently asked questions

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Companies Registry is the primary authority linked on this page; use its current service or guidance page before acting.

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