Get an official company extract

    How to get a company extract in Hong Kong

    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.

    Open official portalRequest a record check

    Official access and fees vary. A human request is an enquiry, not a guaranteed extract or completed purchase.

    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: Hong Kong Companies Registry

    How do I get an official company extract in Hong Kong?

    Start with Hong Kong Companies Registry at https://www.cr.gov.hk to identify the entity and available company extract. An ordinary extract, historical filing and certified copy are different documents. Check the recipient's requirements and official access conditions before ordering. A LemReveal PDF is not a government-certified extract.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Confirm the entity first

      Search by name or registration number and confirm you have the right legal entity before paying for anything.

    2. 2

      Choose the evidence required

      Ask the recipient whether it needs an ordinary extract, historical filing, certified copy, translation or legalisation. A free summary is not automatically sufficient.

    3. 3

      Follow the official document route

      Use https://www.cr.gov.hk to find the issuing authority or authorised service and its current fees. Check what the document actually certifies.

      https://www.cr.gov.hk
    4. 4

      Check the issue date

      Ask what issue date the recipient accepts; there is no universal three-month validity period. Retain the issue date, retrieval date and source.

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    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

    Do I need a paid extract to verify a Hong Kong company?

    Compare available public information with official document options and the recipient's requirements. Free lookup does not guarantee complete or certified evidence.

    What does a Hong Kong company extract contain?

    Contents vary by document. Check whether it covers current identity, officers, representation or historical filings. A registration certificate does not necessarily describe today's appointments.

    Is a LemReveal PDF an official extract?

    No. It is a third-party research record. Obtain an official or certified document through the relevant authority or authorised service when required.

    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.

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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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