Act 2012
Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622)
Issued by Companies Registry
Effective: 3 Mar 2014
Last amended: 27 Dec 2024
Plain-English summary
Cap. 622, the Companies Ordinance, is the basic framework law for corporations in Hong Kong and regulates the formation and functioning of enterprises in Hong Kong via public structural disclosure, directors’ duties, and significant controller register maintenance.
Who it applies to
Corporates (Listed)
Topics
AML / CFT / Sanctions Corporate Governance
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