Hong Kong company register search
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Hong Kong
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How do I search the company register in Hong Kong?
The Hong Kong company register is maintained by Hong Kong Companies Registry (https://www.cr.gov.hk). Search it by company name or registration number to see CR number, English & Chinese names, Company type & status. Searching the register is free and needs no login.
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
A registration number returns exactly one entity. A name may return several, especially for groups using the same brand across entities.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hong Kong company register free to search?
Yes. Searching Hong Kong Companies Registry and reading the public entry is free and requires no login. Certified documents may carry an official fee.
Which register is the official one in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong Companies Registry, at https://www.cr.gov.hk. Anything else republishing Hong Kong company data is a copy of that register.
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 Cyber Search Centre (cr.gov.hk). Basic searches by name or CR number are available; detailed company particulars and document images are issued for a small per-document fee.
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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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