Buy a Shelf Company in Hong KongA presentation brought to you by ourcompany formation specialists in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Shelf Companies

• A shelf company in Hong Kong is one that has already been registered but has not had any type of economic activity.

• The company has all of the registration documents and it is ready to commence business activities.

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Buying a Shelf Company in Hong Kong

• Investors who want to start their business as fast as possible opt for buying a ready-made company.

• They can choose from the available business forms and purchase an aged company that suits their needs.

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Acquiring Ownership for a Shelf Company in Hong Kong

• Shelf companies are already registered but the investor in Hong Kong must make a final transfer of shares to acquire ownership.

• The process is straightforward and includes the signing of a sale-purchase agreement.

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Registering a Shelf Company in Hong Kong

• Once the transfer of shares is complete, the buyer needs to make a number of final arrangements for the registration of the shelf company.

• The buyer can change the company name and appoint a new company director, secretary and other managers.

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The Advantages of a Shelf Company in Hong Kong >>

• The most important advantage of purchasing a shelf company is its credibility gained through aging.

• Some companies in Hong Kong may be prohibited from obtaining a loan if they were just incorporated.

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>> The Advantages of a Shelf Company in Hong Kong

• The credibility of an already established company can be important in some business partnerships.

• The short registration time is another advantage and the buyer can begin his business activities much faster than if choosing to register a new company in Hong Kong.

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Shelf Company or New Company in Hong Kong?

• Investors can choose a shelf company over a new one if they want to save the time needed for the registration procedure.

• Those investors who want to control the company registration process, choose a certain business name and draft its Articles of Association, can opt for the incorporation of a new company in Hong Kong.

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Other Options for Investors in Hong Kong

• Depending on their business needs, foreign companies can open a branch office in Hong Kong, a subsidiary or a representative office.

• Investors can also set up a virtual office as a first step for entering the Asian market.

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Business Consultancy in Hong Kong

• Our company registration experts in Hong Kong can help you purchase a shelf company.

• We can also give you more information about the available types of companies and assist you during the company registration procedure.

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