Hong Kong and US sign tax information agreement-Press ReleaseCompany Re-domiciliation Regime is introduced on 23 May 2025

On 23 May 2025, the Hong Kong Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance new company re-domiciliation regime is implemented to facilitate non-Hong Kong corporations to re-domicile to Hong Kong.

Under section 820C(1) of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) (the “CO”), a non-Hong Kong corporation may transfer its domicile to Hong Kong. When domiciled, a re-domiciled company will be seen as a company incorporated in Hong Kong and will be required to comply with all the relevant requirements under the CO unless otherwise specified.

For detailed general information and practical guidance on the requirements and procedures and application for a non-Hong Kong corporation for registration under section 820C(1) of the CO, as well as other post-registration requirements and filing obligations, please check with our firm for details.