| Form |
Number of partners/shareholders |
Minimum and/or maximum capital |
Liability |
Registration fee |
Release of financial documents |
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Sole Proprietorship
|
1 person
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No minimum capital.
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The sole entrepreneur is liable for the company's debts on his personal assets.
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HK$ 2,250 for the annual registration.
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No
|
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Company Limited by Guarantee
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Minimum 2 partners.
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No minimum capital.
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Liability is limited to the amount of contributions forming the assets of the company.
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HK$ 1,000 + HK$ 6 for every additional HK$ 1,000. (+ HK$ 1,150 for the annual registration).
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Yes if the company is quoted on the stock exchange.
|
|
Unlimited Company.
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Minimum 2 partners.
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No minimum capital.
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Liability is unlimited and several.
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HK$ 1,000 + HK$ 6 for every additional HK$ 1,000. (+ HK$ 1,150 for the annual registration).
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Yes if the company is quoted on the stock exchange.
|
|
Private Limited Company.
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Minimum 2 partners.
Maximum 50 partners.
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In practice, minimum HK$ 10,000.
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Liability is limited to the amount contributed.
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HK$ 1,000 + HK$ 6 for every additional HK$ 1,000. (+ HK$ 1,150 for the annual registration).
|
No
|
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Public Limited Company.
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Minimum 7 partners.
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No minimum capital.
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Liability is limited to the amount contributed.
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HK$ 1,000 + HK$ 6 for every additional HK$ 1,000. (+ HK$ 1,150 for the annual registration).
|
Yes
|
|
General Partnership
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minimum 20 partners.
|
No minimum capital.
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Liability is unlimited for the association's debts and obligations.
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HK$ 2,250 for the annual registration.
|
No
|
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Limited Partnership.
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Mminimum 20 partners.
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No minimum capital.
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At least, a partner must have an unlimited liability. Liability of other partners is limited to the amount contributed.
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HK$ 2,250 for the annual registration.
|
No
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