Hong Kong company register search
Source-cited registry guidance — access and document fees vary by source.
Search Hong Kong Companies Registry at the official source
Use the Companies Registry e-Services Portal. For covered entities, BRN is the Unique Business Identifier; map older CR numbers using the official service before ordering documents.
Official access and fees vary. A human request is an enquiry, not a guaranteed extract or completed purchase.
How do I search the company register in Hong Kong?
Start with Hong Kong Companies Registry (https://www.cr.gov.hk) for Hong Kong company records. Use the supported legal-name or identifier search and inspect available fields, such as CR number, English & Chinese names, Company type & status. Official searches, documents and APIs have separate access rules; LemReveal's free lookup does not remove those conditions.
Step-by-step
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Know which register holds the record
In Hong Kong, company records sit on Hong Kong Companies Registry. Trade directories and aggregator sites are copies — the register is the source of truth.
https://www.cr.gov.hk - 2
Search by name or registration number
Use the exact identifier with its issuing register or jurisdiction. Name searches can return several candidates; a number is not a guarantee that the source is available or covers the record.
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Read the register entry, not the marketing page
The register entry shows CR number, English & Chinese names, Company type & status. That is what a bank, auditor or counterparty will check.
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Keep a dated copy
Register entries change. Save the record with the date you retrieved it, or set up monitoring so you are told when the entry changes.
Hong Kong: choosing and checking the right record
- Choose the correct source
- Use the Companies Registry's current e-Services Portal and its e-Search services. The former Cyber Search Centre workflow should not be treated as the current instructions. Select the record or document needed and check the applicable access rules.
- Confirm the entity
- Since 27 December 2023 the Business Registration Number is the key Unique Business Identifier for covered entities. If you have a former CR number, use the official mapping search; keep the original and mapped identifier clearly labelled.
Companies Registry e-Search and identifier mapping
Check current access and document options on the official Hong Kong Companies Registry site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the Hong Kong registry guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hong Kong company register free to search?
Check Hong Kong Companies Registry's current terms for basic searches, profiles, documents and APIs. Not all are necessarily free or available without an account.
Which register is the official one in Hong Kong?
Start with Hong Kong Companies Registry, at https://www.cr.gov.hk. Coverage can depend on entity type or jurisdiction; other official sources may answer different questions.
What does a Hong Kong register entry show?
CR number, English & Chinese names, Company type & status. Availability of each field depends on what Hong Kong Companies Registry publishes.
Do register entries stay accurate?
Only until the company files its next change. Directors, addresses and status can change without notice, which is why a dated copy — or automatic monitoring of the entry — matters for anything contractual.
How do I look up a Hong Kong company?
Use the Companies Registry's e-Services Portal, linked from cr.gov.hk. Search by legal name or Business Registration Number (BRN), and use the official mapping search if you only have a former CR number. Check the current access and fee rules for company particulars and document images.
People also ask about search the company register in Hong Kong
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the Hong Kong company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the Hong Kong Companies Registry are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official Hong Kong business registry?
The Hong Kong Companies Registry is the official public register of companies incorporated in Hong Kong. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.cr.gov.hk.
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