Search for Hong Kong Companies
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- Feb 23
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Hong Kong Companies Registry e-Search
Search for Hong Kong Companies
This URL leads to the e-Search Services portal of the Integrated Companies Registry Information System (ICRIS), operated by the Companies Registry of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Purpose of the Portal
The portal is the primary official platform for the public to access and search the Hong Kong Companies Register. It is used by professionals (lawyers, accountants), business owners, and the general public to perform due diligence and verify corporate information.
Key Features and Services
Through this portal, users can typically perform the following actions:
Company Search:
Search for companies by name (English or Chinese) or by Company Category/Number.
Check if a specific company name is available for registration.
View a company's current status (e.g., "Live," "Dissolved," or "In Liquidation").
Document Image Search:
View and download electronic copies of documents filed by companies, such as Annual Returns, Incorporation Forms, and Notices of Change of Directors.
Note: Most document downloads require a fee.
Director Search:
Search for information on directors of a specific company (subject to the latest "New Inspection Regime" privacy regulations).
Certificates and Reports:
Order certified copies of documents or "Certificates of Good Standing."
Request "Search Reports" that provide a summary of a company's current information.
Access Modes
Unregistered User: Allows for basic searches and one-off document purchases using credit cards or other electronic payment methods.
Registered User: Designed for frequent users (firms or individuals) who maintain an account for easier billing and access to more advanced search features.
Important Note on Privacy
In recent years, the Hong Kong Companies Registry has implemented a New Inspection Regime. This means that certain "Protected Information" (such as the full ID numbers and residential addresses of directors) is no longer available for public inspection through this portal to enhance privacy protection. Only "Specified Persons" (like liquidators or public officers) can apply for access to that restricted data.
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