{"id":3824,"date":"2025-08-01T08:23:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T08:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orbis-alliance.com\/?p=3824"},"modified":"2025-08-01T08:41:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T08:41:12","slug":"hong-kong-introduces-a-new-company-re-domiciliation-regime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orbis-alliance.com\/fr\/hong-kong\/hong-kong-introduces-a-new-company-re-domiciliation-regime","title":{"rendered":"HONG KONG &#8211; what you need to know about the new Company Re-Domiciliation Regime"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a strategic move to boost Hong Kong\u2019s position as \u201ca global business and financial hub\u201d, the Hong Kong Government has introduced a new company re-domiciliation regime. Effective from May 23, 2025, this regime allows non-Hong Kong companies to re-domicile to Hong Kong while preserving their legal identities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the benefits and objectives?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The new regime simplifies the process for foreign companies to relocate to Hong Kong.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, companies had to wind up their original incorporation or undergo a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement, which was often costly and long.<\/p>\n<p>The new regime provides a streamlined pathway, ensuring business continuity and retaining the company\u2019s legal identity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does it work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This new regime allows non-Hong Kong companies to transfer their domicile to Hong Kong by registering under section 820C(1) of the Companies Ordinance.<\/p>\n<p>Once re-domiciled, companies will be regarded as Hong Kong-incorporated entities and must comply with all relevant requirements under the Companies Ordinance.<\/p>\n<p>The re-domiciliation does not create a new legal entity and does not affect the company\u2019s property, rights, obligations, or liabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the eligibility criteria?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To qualify for re-domiciliation, the company must be one of the following types or substantially the same as one of these types under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A public\/private company limited by shares;<\/li>\n<li>A public\/private unlimited company with a share capital.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Additionally, companies must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>laws of the company\u2019s place of incorporation must allow it to transfer<\/strong> its domicile to another jurisdiction.<\/li>\n<li>If member consent is required for re-domiciliation, it must be obtained; otherwise, a members&#8217; resolution passed by <strong>at least 75% of eligible members<\/strong> is needed.<\/li>\n<li>The company must have passed its <strong>first financial year end<\/strong> since incorporation.<\/li>\n<li>The re-domiciliation must be <strong>made in good faith<\/strong> and not intended to defraud creditors or for unlawful purposes.<\/li>\n<li>The company must be able to pay its debts within 12 months of the application date and <strong>must not be in liquidation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The application process for re-domiciliation involves submitting a specific re-domiciliation form, required documents, paying the application fees of HK$1,145 and an additional fee of HK$5,580 is payable upon successful application. The approval process typically takes two weeks after submitting all required documents.<\/p>\n<p>While the process is designed to be straightforward, it does require careful preparation of several key documents and adherence to specific legal and financial criteria.<\/p>\n<p>This is why companies considering re-domiciliation to Hong Kong should seek professional advice to understand the legal and tax implications and ensure a smooth process. Should you be interested in benefiting from this new regime, please contact us at <u><a href=\"mailto:contact@orbis-alliance.com\">contact@orbis-alliance.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a strategic move to boost Hong Kong\u2019s position as \u201ca global business and financial hub\u201d, the Hong Kong Government has introduced a new company re-domiciliation regime. Effective from May 23, 2025, this regime allows non-Hong Kong companies to re-domicile to Hong Kong while preserving their legal identities. What are the benefits and objectives? 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