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    How to find a company's registration number in Hong Kong

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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: Hong Kong Companies Registry

    How do I find a company's registration number in Hong Kong?

    Search the company's name on Hong Kong Companies Registry at https://www.cr.gov.hk. The result page shows its registration number — the same identifier that appears on invoices, contracts, and government filings.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open Hong Kong Companies Registry

      Navigate to https://www.cr.gov.hk.

      https://www.cr.gov.hk
    2. 2

      Search by company name

      Type the exact trading or legal name. Partial matches usually work; add the city if the name is common.

    3. 3

      Copy the registration number

      The registration number is displayed at the top of the entity profile. It is the authoritative ID for cross-referencing.

    4. 4

      Confirm it's the right entity

      Check the registered address and incorporation date to be sure you have the correct legal entity, especially for groups with similarly named subsidiaries.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is a Hong Kong company's registration number published?

    It appears on the entity's public profile in Hong Kong Companies Registry (https://www.cr.gov.hk) and must be quoted on invoices, contracts, and official correspondence.

    Is looking up a Hong Kong registration number free?

    Yes. Basic name-to-number lookup on Hong Kong Companies Registry is free and does not require an account.

    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.

    Where do I find a Hong Kong company's registration number?

    Every registered Hong Kong entity has a unique registration number issued at incorporation. It appears on invoices, contracts, the company's website footer (often in a "legal" section), and prominently on its Hong Kong Companies Registry record.

    Is a Hong Kong registration number the same as a VAT number?

    No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the Hong Kong Companies Registry when the company was formed. The VAT number is a separate tax identifier issued (only if the company is VAT-registered) by the national tax authority. Many small companies have a registration number but no VAT number.

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