Get the Companies Registry paperwork without the paperwork
An Official Certificate of Incorporation when you just need proof a company exists, and two search packages when you need to know more: one bundling a company's particulars, its directors, registered charges and current registration status, and one that adds a targeted search on an individual director.
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Official Certificate of Incorporation
The Certificate of Incorporation is the document the Companies Registry issues on the day a company is formed — its birth certificate. We order a certified copy of it from the Registry for you, so you have official proof that the company exists and when it was set up, even if the original has been lost or is held by someone else.
What the certificate shows
- The company’s registered name, in English and Chinese where it has both
- Its Companies Registry company number
- The date it was incorporated as a company under Hong Kong law
- The Registrar of Companies’ certification that the copy is true and complete
What people use it for
- Opening or reviewing a corporate bank account
- KYC and onboarding with a supplier, customer or payment provider
- Tenders, licence applications and government filings
- Apostille or legalisation for use overseas
Available for active companies incorporated in Hong Kong. It doesn't list directors, shareholders or charges, and it doesn't confirm the company is still in good standing — the search packages below cover those. A company that has changed its name also holds a separate Certificate of Change of Name, which isn't included.
When you need more than proof it exists
Four registry searches covering a company’s particulars, its directors, any registered charges, and its current registration status.
Best for: KYC and compliance checks, due diligence, and credit or banking assessments on a Hong Kong company.
- Company Particulars Search — a comprehensive overview report providing current and historical administrative data on the entity, including basic company details, registered address, share capital structure, and current directors/officers
- Directors Index Search (Company-based) — retrieves official records of the current and former directors associated with the company
- Register of Charges Search — a record detailing all registered mortgages, pledges, loans, or secured liabilities created by the company over its assets
- Certificate of Continuing Registration — certifies that the company is currently registered on the Hong Kong Register of Companies, has paid all required registry fees, and is not being dissolved, wound up, or struck off
Everything in the Company Search Package, plus a targeted search on an individual director.
Best for: Background checks, AML screening, and fraud or dispute investigations that need to look at a specific director, not just the company.
- Everything the Company Search Package covers
- Director Particulars Search — a targeted search on an individual director to inspect their specific recorded details filed with the registry, such as correspondence address, partial identity number, or list of directorships
Three steps, no back-and-forth
Go with whichever one actually answers the question you have.
Start from a company's profile page and its name and BRN carry straight through to your order — no retyping.
Check out, and we send one PDF to your inbox once it is ready.
Here's exactly what each report includes
Both packages are searches conducted directly against the Hong Kong Companies Registry.
| Report content | Company Search Package US$49 | Company & Director Search Package US$99 |
|---|---|---|
| Company Particulars Search | Included | Included |
| Directors Index Search (Company-based) | Included | Included |
| Register of Charges Search | Included | Included |
| Certificate of Continuing Registration | Included | Included |
| Director Particulars Search | Included |
Which one is right for you?
A bank or partner has asked for the company’s Certificate of Incorporation and we can’t find the original.
That’s the Official Certificate of Incorporation: a certified copy issued by the Hong Kong Companies Registry, accepted where the original is asked for. It confirms the company’s name, company number and date of incorporation, but not its directors, shareholders or current standing — for those, choose a search package.
I need to verify a company’s registered details and current status before I sign a contract or open an account.
That’s the Company Particulars Search, included in both packages: it’s used for KYC & compliance checks (banks, legal firms and accounting firms verifying a company’s legitimacy and structure) and due diligence in M&A, vendor onboarding and contracts.
I need to confirm someone actually has authority to sign for this company, or find out who is responsible in a dispute.
That’s the Directors Index Search (Company-based), included in both packages: it verifies whether an individual is a registered director with authority to sign on the company’s behalf, and helps litigants or counsel in legal proceedings determine who holds corporate responsibility.
I’m assessing credit risk or reviewing an acquisition and need to know what’s already pledged against the company’s assets.
That’s the Register of Charges Search, included in both packages: lenders use it for credit assessment and banking, evaluating encumbrances before extending a loan, and buyers or investors use it in M&A due diligence to check for mortgaged or pledged assets.
I need proof this company is in good standing for an overseas court, tax authority or bank.
That’s the Certificate of Continuing Registration, included in both packages: it’s used for international business and cross-border transactions (proof of good standing for foreign courts or tax authorities), apostille and legalization for overseas subsidiaries, and bank account opening or maintenance.
I need to look up a specific director’s own recorded details, not just which company they’re tied to.
That’s the Director Particulars Search, included only in the Company & Director Search Package: compliance officers and regulators use it for background checks and AML, cross-referencing director identities and detecting conflicts of interest, and it’s used in fraud prevention and investigations to identify undisclosed corporate appointments.
Only need a few specific fields, not a full report? Pick exactly what you want and see the price update as you go — no need to start from one of the fixed packages above.
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What makes it worth paying for a report instead of just searching
A sample report is available so you know exactly what you are paying for.
We point back to the specific registry record behind each detail, not just our own summary.
Someone checks each report over before it goes out, not just an automated export.
Not sure which report covers what you need? Ask us before you pay, not after.
Look it up first, by name or by BRN — the free profile page is where every report order starts.