Hong Kong Company Search Services

Primasia Corporate Services HK is a provider of Hong Kong company search services offering accurate and up-to-date business intelligence while being fully compliant with the Hong Kong regulations. We use state-of-the-art technologies of search and have direct access to official databases in order to provide efficient and reliable company verification services for businesses operating in Hong Kong and Asia.

Company Search Services in Hong Kong with Primasia

Hong Kong has earned its reputation as one of the best business hubs with transparent corporate governance and effective regulations. Since the introduction of the Revamped Integrated Companies Registry Information System (ICRIS) in December 2023, company searches have become more sophisticated and require specialist knowledge and appropriate credentials in order to acquire full business intelligence.

Companies Registry of the Hong Kong is the statutory body operating according to the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622). It is responsible for company incorporation, filings and maintenance of public registers. Hong Kong Companies Registry e-Services Portal is the official website of the company, and it serves as the primary platform for everyone who wants to conduct company searches and verify information regarding Hong Kong companies. Whether it is about screening of a potential supplier, due diligence in investments or any compliance requirements, the official database of the Companies Registry is the cornerstone of the good business decision.

Benefits of Hong Kong Company Search Services

• Obtain real-time company registration data and incorporation details
• Information on directors and shareholders for due diligence purposes
• Verification of business registration number and status
• Official documents and filings from the Companies Registry
• Risk assessment based on cross-referencing to regulatory databases
• We also offer China company formation services for clients interested in taking their business into mainland China

Build Your Confidence with Professional Hong Kong Company Search by Primasia

Choosing the right Hong Kong company search partner is essential for making sound business decisions. Our services will ensure that you are fully compliant and ready for the investment. Having years of experience in the field of trust and company services, we understand your requirements and provide you with customized company search and verification solutions in Hong Kong and Asia.

Company search verifies business legitimacy and assesses the financial condition – two aspects which affect your risk exposure directly. From company name verification to detailed information on the company’s capital structure, filing history and director appointments, our services will help you get the necessary information which will secure your interests in case of entering the Hong Kong market for the first time or expanding your existing operations.

Contact our specialists now in order to learn more about our company search services which can help you with your business intelligence and risk management needs.

Why Choose Primasia as Your Hong Kong Company Search Provider?

• Local expertise with the access to official Hong Kong Companies Registry (ICRIS) system
• Professional multilingual team with years of experience in Hong Kong business environment
• A proven track record of supporting multinationals, banks and other financial institutions and law firms
• From simple company verifications to comprehensive due diligence reports – end-to-end service

We deliver cost-efficient company search solutions and provide accurate and timely reporting which ensures full transparency of our company verification services in Hong Kong. Whether you need to perform simple company registration checks or monitor your counterparties, we have solutions for you.

We understand the nuances of the companies registry system – from conducting exact name versus partial name search to interpreting company registration number and newly introduced unique business identifier (UBI) system which became relevant after ICRIS revamp. In addition, our team is multilingual which eliminates frequent errors related to the bilingual company search process.

Our Hong Kong Company Search Services

We deliver comprehensive company search and verification services for businesses, investors and service firms in need of Hong Kong corporate intelligence.

Basic Company Verification

• Verification of company registration number and incorporation date
• Legal status and business registration confirmation – a company can be Active, Dissolved or Striking Off
• Validation of registered office address and company contacts
• Identification of share capital structure and company type

Basic information is available for free through the e services portal while basic company particulars are available free of charge or for a small fee. The user can search for company by its name or registration number in order to receive information about the registration details of local companies and non-Hong Kong companies registered in the jurisdiction. We will help you understand this information properly.

Director and Shareholder Intelligence

• Identification and appointment history of directors
• Structure of the shareholders and beneficial ownership research
• Mapping of cross-directorships and conflicts of interest
• Changes in company structure and leadership history

Data protection laws prevent disclosing detailed personal information of the directors and shareholders of the company. After the revamping of the ICRIS and update in line with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, some of the information – such as full residential address and ID number of the directors – becomes either redacted or partially visible to the public. Shareholder information is limited and requires fee for access. Nevertheless, our team will extract maximum information from the official sources in order to help you perform due diligence of the company.

Compliance and Risk Assessment

• Status of annual returns and other compliance filings
• Enforcement action and sanctions against the company
• Court records and litigation history research
• AML and sanctions screening

Non compliance with the statutory requirements is one of the red flags. Compliance check includes investigation of whether the company files annual returns in time, whether it has any charges or mortgages and whether any enforcement actions were filed against the company. We will perform cross-check of the data from the companies registry with court records and other industry-specific regulatory agencies such as Hong Kong monetary authority and insurance authority and provide you with comprehensive risk assessment report.

Advanced Due Diligence Reports

• Comprehensive company profile with financial indicators and data
• Business relationship mapping and corporate structure analysis
• Regulatory compliance verification (industry specific)
• Monitoring and alert service for corporate changes

In case of high value transactions, investment decisions and M&A deals, basic company information is insufficient. Our advanced due diligence reports combine data from the companies registry, records of the inland revenue department (which is responsible for business registration office), litigation and asset databases and provide you with the information on financial condition indicators, shareholder details including share transfers and principal place of business.

Leading Hong Kong Company Search and Verification Services

• Authorized access to official Companies Registry database through the ICRIS system
• Professional team with knowledge of Hong Kong corporate law and regulations under the companies ordinance
• Experience in corporate structure analysis and beneficial ownership research
• From simple search to complex due diligence investigations – we have solutions for you

We reduce your research costs while providing you with the accurate, comprehensive and legally compliant company intelligence which makes us the preferable Hong Kong company search service provider. Regardless of whether you need one-time company verification, bulk screening of companies or monitoring of corporate changes – we have tailor-made solutions for your business needs.

Each Hong Kong company is obliged to maintain the Significant Controllers Register which records individuals or entities owning 25% or more of the shares or voting rights in the company or having the power to appoint or dismiss the majority of the board. However, Hong Kong’s UBO declarations are private and not available to the public – significant controllers register is kept at the company level and available only for law enforcement agencies. That stands in contrast with the other jurisdictions such as the UK where the PSC register is public and free to search or Singapore where the UBO register is non-public but cross-verifies filings. The information about beneficial ownership of the Cayman Islands is filed privately as well. Privacy regulations in Hong Kong restrict access to the beneficial ownership data which means that you need to find an experienced corporate services provider in order to find this information.