The hong kong companies ordinance chapter 622 of hong kong laws, hereafter the new co. Memorandum and articles of association will be despatched to the shareholders of the company as soon as practicable. Hong kong certificate of incorporation an introduction. Just as onesizefitsall clothing never fits anyone quite right, the free model articles are unlikely to be perfect for your company without extensive additional work. Memorandum and articles the consolidated memorandum of association and articles of of association association of the company. The registered office of the association will be situated in hong kong. Cathay pacific airways limited was incorporated in hong kong under the companies ordinance, 1932, as a company limited by shares on the eighteenth day of october one thousand nine hundred and fortyeight. The objects for which the chamber is established are. The articles of association of china merchants bank co. Goldman sachs asia pacific company limited is this day incorporated in hong kong under the companies.
Hong kong company incorporation guide 3 memorandum and articles of association of a hong kong private company. Eforms submitted in the old templates downloaded from the eregistry before 7 a. Articles of association global crossing hong kong limited. The magazine contains articles about womens fashion, beauty, entertainment business, tourism, food. Adopted by special resolution of the company passed on 3 july 2015.
New articles of association under the new hong kong companies ordinance 1. Years ago as a student, i wanted to save a few bucks and decided to incorporate a limited company here in hong kong by myself. Km c284e201706261620 hong kong cycling association. The recording is that of a 22yearold female university student who has lived all her life in hong kong.
Corporate governance hutchison telecommunications hong kong. Determination of terms, conditions and manner of redemption of redeemable shares to authorize directors to so determine without requiring further shareholder approval. Foreigners who do not plan to relocate to hong kong are free to operate their hong kong offshore company from overseas. General provisions article 1 air china limited the company is a joint stock limited company established in accordance with the company law of the peoples republic of china the company law, the state councils special regulations. To promote the science, art and practice of orthopaedic surgery and its. Hong kong hotel industry has capacity to continue to grow despite economic uncertainty and manpower shortage the hong kong hotels association says 2018 was a record year for the sector, largely. The memorandum and the articles of association of a company are the second most important documents setting out the management of a company after the commercial code. Ordinance the then chapter 32 of the laws of hong kong being the relevant regula tions in force on the date of incorporation of the company, and the regulations contained or incorporated in schedule 2 of the companies model articles notice chapter 622h of the aws of hong kong shall not apply to the l company. Companies house provides free model articles of association, but they should not be used blindly. Significance of china companys articles of association china company registration and formation must follow prcs corporation law. There are a number of recreational leases which contain covenants that the lessees, which are normally limited companies, will not make alterations or additions to their memorandum and articles of association which either alter their objects or affect their. Adopted by special resolution of the company passed on 27 october 2018. The headings contained in these articles are intended for ease of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of these articles. This model articles of association is the model articles prescribed in schedule 3 of the companies model articles notice cap.
The rights and freedoms of hong kong people and others living here are founded on the impartial rule of law, an independent judiciary, a comprehensive system of legal aid, and a free and active press. Company no 344194 memorandum and articles of association as amended and adopted by the special resolutions passed on october 6, 1992, april 17, 2001 and february 11, 2014. Memorandum and articles of association goldman sachs. Kaizens standard articles of association for hong kong. Sample a is a simplified form of articles of association for private companies. The liability of the members is limited to the amount, if any, unpaid on the.
Hong kong the hong kong special administrative region of the peoples republic of china. He is also one of the founding board members of new jersey chinese cultural studies foundation. What documents are required for company registration. A federation for hong kong and china the new york times. Sample memorandum and articles of association hong kong. An articles of association setting out the objects of the company and a form nnc1g incorporation form company not limited by. The name of the association is the hong kong general chamber of commerce. The acrobat plugin is required to view the above contents. The capital of the company is thirty billion hong kong dollars. Chapter 1 general provisions article 1 in order to protect the lawful interests of china merchants bank co.
Hong kong has a wellestablished and trusted legal system based on the common law. Discover hong kong official travel guide from the hong. The name of the company is hong kong squash hk squash. Hong kong monday 8 december 2014 the association of chartered certified accountants. The companies ordinance chapter 32 company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital. Hong kong article numbering association now gs1 hong kong. This model articles of associationis the model articles prescribed in schedule 2 of the companies model articles notice cap. Sample a and b are both designed for a private company the most common company type. The english version shall prevail in case of any discrepancy between the english version and its chinese translation. This document is mandatory regardless of the type of company in hong kong and it must be submitted alongside the other mandatory documents when incorporating a company in hong kong. The australian association of hong kong articles of the. Hong kong company incorporation guide 3 memorandum and. Free and independent, hkfp launched in 2015 amid rising.
Stock exchange of hong kong limited the hong kong stock exchange by the relevant departments of the peoples republic of china and the relevant regulatory authorities, are listed and traded on the hong kong stock exchange. Hong kong free press is a nonprofit english language news source seeking to unite critical voices. The articles of association are series of documents that describe the scope of the company as well as the duties and responsibilities of its members. Articles of association 03 issue of stock or bearer share warrants to remove the power as this is now redundant. The hong kong bar association hkba is the professional regulatory body for barristers in hong kong.
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Companies or their officers should consult their professional advisors on any matters which may affect them relating to or arising out of the adoption of this model articles. Model articles of association for limited companies gov. To take on translations of articles of association or as otherwise known, articles of incorporation, a background knowledge of the commercial code and the companies act is required and for that reason hiring a translation company with great experience in these types of translations is the safest option. Limited by sharesuse sample articles of association, 19012020. Hong kong s official tourism guide includes tourist information on attractions, events, shopping and dining, vacation holiday packages, street maps, virtual tours and travel planning itineraries to experience hong kong s unique international living culture. Scout association of hong kong the association is a body corporate with perpetual succession established under the scout association of hong kong ordinance chapter 1005 of the laws of hong kong for the purpose of furthering and promoting the scout movement in the hong kong special administrative region hksar. Articles of association hong kong statistical society. Model articles of association the enclosed model articles of association for corporate applicants corporate practices qualified for registration under section 28d2 of the professional accountants ordinance cap. A hong kong certificate of incorporation is a document issued to limited liability companies upon registration by the hong kong companies registry. Hong kong article numbering association listed as hkana.
Bank of america, national association hong kong branch. New companies ordinance relating to memorandum, articles of. Hong kong hotel industry has capacity to continue to grow. The name of the company is habib bank zurich hong kong limited. Hkana hong kong article numbering association now gs1 hong. Articles of association of china merchants bank co. The 11th article of the corporation law stipulates that the establishment of a company must formulate its articles of association. The directory published in this bar list is for the purpose of facilitating the public and members of the hong kong bar association in identifying practising barristers and barristers chambers in hong kong registered with the hong kong bar association. Abc china articles of association abc land limited, a hong kong company incorporated on 9 august 2005, with its legal address located at flatrm liwa centre, hk, belongs to a group of companies which is very active in the housewares, bathroom furniture and shower cabins field. To setup a hong kong limited liability company, normally the following documents will be required.
A member may at any time withdraw from the company by giving not less than one months prior notice in writing to the directory of his intention so to do and upon the expiration of such notice he shall cease to be a member, and the company should not return any membership fees that the member had already paid. They define the scope of the business, the tasks, and operations that may be carried out by it, the duties and responsibilities of the company directors. Stock exchange means the stock exchange of hong kong limited. Applications for alteration of memorandum and articles of. The articles of association are the companys constitutive documents. New articles of association under the new hong kong companies. Ordinance means the companies ordinance, chapter 32 of the laws of hong kong, and any modifications thereto. There must, at all times, be ordinary shares in the company. Articles of association of habib bank zurich hong kong limited name changed on 11 march 2015 preliminary i.
Theres a guidebook for just about everything and everyone. Given under my hand and seal of office this 14th day of november, one thousand nine hundred and eighteen. The australian association of hong kong was established to encourage fellowship amongst hong kong based australians, people with an interest in australia and to create opportunities for the australian community and their friends to get the most out of hong kong. Listing rules the rules governing the listing of securities on the stock exchange. Model articles of association templates uk companies. Articles of association of the environmental management. Under the old co, the constitutional documents of a company formed in hong kong are the memorandum of association memorandum and the articles of association articles. Hong kongs eguidebooks offer unique and insightful tips on the citys history, cultural attractions, shopping and dining venues, outdoor activities and more. Corporate practices model articles of association the enclosed model articles of association comprising the following titles have been drawn up by the solicitors of the hong kong institute of certified public accountants the hkicpa and issued.
In hong kong, the companies registry provides four samples of model articles of association, and they are known as sample a, b, c, and d respectively. Leading magazine published in hong kong and featuring lifestyles, entertainment, arts, music, and more. Sample d model articles of association for companies. Ada l l chung registrar of companies hong kong special administrative region note. To form a company under the hong kong companies ordinance, certain documents must be prepared which will form the constitution bylaws of the company. Slaughter and may new hong kong companies ordinance. The following online eforms for company incorporation are provided for you to. Nn3, annual return of registered nonhong kong company, 0812. Hong kong article numbering association how is hong kong. In interpreting these articles of association, unless there be. He was the pioneer and the past president of the overseas hong kong association formerly hong kong club of central jersey. In the case of private companies, the simplified form can be used if the company only has one class of shares, paid in full and if the company directors do not appoint alternate directors or nominee directors. Hutchison telecommunications hong kong holdings limited hthkh is focussed on creating shareholder value for investors who wish to invest in a standalone listed telecommunications business company whose strategy and operations are focussed on the hong kong and macau markets. Company no 344194 memorandum and articles of association.
Hkana stands for hong kong article numbering association now gs1 hong kong. This alert focuses on existing companies limited by shares. Definitions agm means the annual general meeting of the company to be held at the grand ballroom i, harbour plaza hong kong, 20 tak fung street, hung hom, kowloon, hong kong on monday, 26th april, 2004 at 11. Hkana is defined as hong kong article numbering association now gs1 hong kong somewhat frequently. The articles of association for private limited companies and public limited companies in hong kong can have a simplified form. As all the information provided on incorporation apart from the objects clause and the authorised capital which will be removed following the migration to no par under the. Content of the memorandum and articles of association.
Atm cash withdrawal service outside hong kong and other important information outward remittance. The hong kong orthopaedic association limited hong kong orthopaedic association. Section a all 45 questions are compulsory and must be attempted. Applications for alteration of memorandum and articles of association under land leases. Articles become binding on the company shall, if not inconsistent with the subject or context, bear the same meaning in these articles save that company shall where the context permits include any company incorporated in hong kong or elsewhere. Sample d model articles of association for companies limited by. An articles of association is a document which forms the companys constitution. The articles of association shall supersede and replace the articles of association previously filed. The companies law contains provisions about establishing private companies in cyprus and also controls the memorandum and articles of association of companies. Memorandum and articles of association swire properties. Shareholders may wish to pass a special resolution to remove the object.
President means the person, for the time being elected by the members, after serving as president elect for a term, then to hold the office of president of the association. The association means the abovenamed environmental management association of hong kong member means member of the abovenamed association in the respective categories as stipulated. Hong kong company maintenance and compliance guide 4. The memorandum and articles of association are the fundamental constitutional documents of a hong kong company as they are required for a companys incorporation under the current companies ordinance cap.
The relevant document is available in english and traditional chinese versions only. The law society of hong kong is the equivalent association for solicitors in hong kong philip dykes sc is the current chairman of the council of the hkba. It is the document that regulates the affairs of the company as it defines the roles and responsibilities of directors and the means by which the members of the company exert control over the board of directors. Airport hong kong is a major international and regional aviation. Hong kong company maintenance and compliance guide 4 changes to memorandum or articles of association. A copy of the articles of association for the company. Iwe, the undersigned, wish to form a company and wish to adopt the articles of association as attached, and iwe respectively agree to subscribe for the amount of share capital of the company and to take the number of shares in the company set opposite myour respective names. Presently, emman is an advisor for the board of the overseas hong kong association. How is hong kong article numbering association now gs1 hong kong abbreviated. Schedule corporate practices model articles of association.
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