Hong Kong Compliance

Hong Kong Company Secretary & Annual Compliance Service

Keep your Hong Kong company in good standing after incorporation with company secretary coordination, registered office support, NAR1 annual return filing, Business Registration renewal, SCR records and government-letter handling.

Already incorporated and need banking first? See HK Bank Account Opening. Still planning the HK setup? Start with Hong Kong Incorporation.
HK compliance review

Start your HK company review.

Tell us your company status, secretary transfer needs, NAR1/BRC deadlines and registered office situation. We will review the practical compliance route and respond within one business day.

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NAR1.
Annual return filing
BRC.
Business Registration renewal
Statutory.
Registered office records
Ongoing.
Company secretary coordination
Selected client experience across HK setup, company records, banking and China entry
What we handle

Ongoing support after Hong Kong incorporation.

The page is built around execution, not explanation: annual filings, statutory records, registered office handling and compliance-calendar control.

01

Company Secretary Coordination

Arrange the required Hong Kong company secretary support and filing coordination for your company.

Secretary
02

Registered Office Address

Provide or coordinate a Hong Kong registered office address; receive, scan and forward official correspondence from the Companies Registry and Inland Revenue Department.

Address
03

Annual Return / NAR1 Filing

Prepare and coordinate the annual return filing with the Companies Registry within the statutory filing window.

NAR1
04

Business Registration Renewal

Coordinate Business Registration Certificate renewal and keep renewal records aligned with your company file.

BRC
05

Statutory Records & SCR

Maintain statutory records and Significant Controllers Register information for company-record readiness and compliance review.

SCR
When to use this service

Keep the HK company clean after setup.

This service fits companies that already exist, are approaching annual deadlines, or need a secretary / registered office transfer.

01

Newly incorporated HK company

You just registered a Hong Kong company and need company secretary, registered office and first-year annual compliance support.

02

Existing company renewal

Your annual return, Business Registration renewal or government correspondence needs to be handled before deadlines.

03

HK + WFOE / China holding structure

Your Hong Kong company holds a WFOE, acts as a billing entity for China operations, or sits in a cross-border group structure. Annual filings must stay aligned with banking, tax and audit requirements on both sides.

Setup checklist

What we need for HK company secretary work.

The goal is to confirm the company file, deadlines, current secretary status and whether the company is used for banking, trading, holding or WFOE shareholder purposes.

RequirementWhat to prepare
Current company fileCertificate of Incorporation, Business Registration Certificate, Articles and NNC1.
Directors, shareholders and UBOsCurrent director, shareholder, UBO and Significant Controllers Register information.
Annual return statusLast NAR1 filing date and company incorporation anniversary.
BRC statusCurrent Business Registration Certificate and renewal date.
Secretary and registered office statusExisting company secretary details, registered office address and transfer requirements.
Accounting / audit needsWhether accounting, audit or profits tax return support is separately required.
HK company useTrading, holding, banking, WFOE shareholder or cross-border group use.
Process

From status review to annual filing control.

01

Review company status

Check incorporation date, existing company file, NAR1 history, BRC status and current secretary arrangement.

02

Confirm secretary / office route

Confirm company secretary coordination, registered office needs and correspondence-handling workflow.

03

Check deadlines

Map NAR1 annual return timing, BRC renewal date and statutory-record maintenance needs.

04

Prepare filings

Coordinate annual return filing, Business Registration renewal, records update and government-letter handling.

05

Maintain calendar

Keep compliance dates, statutory records and handover records clear for future banking, audit and tax work.

HK company secretary service at a glance

Best for
Hong Kong companies owned by overseas founders, trading businesses and HK + WFOE structures.
Core work
Company secretary coordination, registered office, annual return, BRC renewal and statutory records.
Key filing
NAR1 annual return with the Companies Registry.
Key renewal
Business Registration Certificate renewal with Inland Revenue Department.
SCR records
Significant Controllers Register information and company-record readiness.
Related work
Banking, accounting, audit, profits tax return and China WFOE structure planning.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HK company secretary and annual compliance.

Yes. A Hong Kong company must maintain the required company secretary arrangement. Asomerit can arrange company secretary coordination, annual filing support and statutory record maintenance for overseas-owned Hong Kong companies.

Yes. Hong Kong companies need a registered office address for official Companies Registry and Inland Revenue Department correspondence. We can coordinate registered office address support and government-letter handling.

NAR1 is the annual return filed with the Hong Kong Companies Registry. It records key company information such as directors, shareholders, company secretary and registered office details.

Business Registration renewal is the annual or multi-year renewal of the Business Registration Certificate with the Inland Revenue Department. Renewal records should stay aligned with the company file.

The Significant Controllers Register, or SCR, records persons or legal entities with significant control over the Hong Kong company. It should be maintained as part of the company's statutory records.

Yes. We can review the existing company file, secretary status, registered office, NAR1 filing history, BRC status, SCR information and renewal calendar before confirming the takeover scope.

No. This service covers company secretary coordination, registered office, annual return filing, Business Registration renewal and statutory records including SCR. Accounting, audit and profits tax return support are handled separately after scope review.

Costs usually include government fees such as annual return filing fees and Business Registration renewal fees, plus service fees for company secretary coordination, registered office, filing support, statutory records and correspondence handling. Final scope is confirmed after reviewing company status, structure and ongoing needs.

Key deadlines include the NAR1 annual return filing window after the company’s incorporation anniversary, Business Registration renewal by the expiry date on the BRC, and continuous maintenance of statutory records including the Significant Controllers Register. Specific dates depend on the incorporation date and BRC validity period.

Hong Kong company secretary and annual compliance support

Keep your Hong Kong company in good standing after incorporation.

Send us your company file, current secretary status, registered office needs and upcoming annual deadlines. We will review the practical compliance route and next actions.

Phone+86 136 2138 1368
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