Hong Kong Company Name Search

Hong Kong company name search is one of the important steps that should be done before registration. For limited companies incorporated in Hong Kong, the company name must not be the same as a name appearing in the index of company names kept by the Registrar of Companies.

Choosing the name of your company carefully. It is very important that you portray the image you want for your new company. You are also required to avoid using any company names which may be too similar to any ready made company or trademark. Tannet can help you conduct a company name search, and assist you through the whole registration process.

Rules for Choosing a Company Name
When choosing your company name, the following elements should be taken into consideration:
1. Uniqueness
The name you intend to register cannot be already in use. You can easily check the name availability of the name our Company Name Check tool.

2. Language
The company name can be either in English or in Chinese or in both languages.  However, a combination of Chinese and English characters is not possible.

3. End with “Limited”
The company name in English shall end with “Limited” (Limited in English or its equivalent in Chinese). Ltd is prohibited.

4. Government Names
Names which can give the impression that the Hong Kong company is connected to the government or any government department is not allowed.

5. Correctness
Using any names that could be offensive or otherwise contrary to the public interest or its use would constitute a criminal offence, is restricted.

Note: If you wish to change the company name after incorporation, you will have to pass a Special Resolution to the Registrar. The new required free name must be delivered within 15 days after passing of the Special Resolution together with A Notice of Change of Company Name.

Contact Us
If you have further inquires, please do not hesitate to contact Tannet at anytime, anywhere by simply visiting Tannet’s website english.tannet-group.com, or calling Hong Kong hotline at 852-27826888 or China hotline at 86-755-82143422, or emailing to tannet-solution@hotmail.com. You are also welcome to visit our office situated in 16/F, Taiyangdao Bldg 2020, Dongmen Rd South, Luohu, Shenzhen, China.

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