Hong Kong New Companies Ordinance Resource Main Page

(Effective：3 March 2014)

The Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Chapter 622 of Hong Kong laws, hereafter “the new CO? is set to commence operation 3 March 2014. The new CO will replace the current Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32) (“Cap 32?. The new CO aims to enhance corporate governance, ensure better regulations, facilitate business and modernize the law.

When the new CO comes into operation, Cap. 32 will be retitled “Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap. 32) with core provisions affecting the operation of companies repealed except for those provisions relating to the winding‐up and insolvency of companies and company prospectuses.

1. New Companies Ordinance Full Text

2. Major Changes and Comments and Guidelines