Is Hong Kong Companies Registry free?

    Is Hong Kong Companies Registry free to 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.

    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 use Hong Kong Companies Registry for free in Hong Kong?

    LemReveal's basic registry lookup is free. The official Hong Kong Companies Registry service at https://www.cr.gov.hk has its own access rules: distinguish basic search, officer information, filed documents, certified extracts and API access. Do not assume these are all free or available without an account.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open Hong Kong Companies Registry

      Go to https://www.cr.gov.hk and check the official search and access options.

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

      Check basic-search access

      Determine whether the required entity search is public, requires an account or carries a search fee. Do not confuse a free search-results list with a full company extract.

    3. 3

      Check the fields you need

      Find out whether officers, addresses and historical filings are included in the public result or require a separate document.

    4. 4

      Check document and API charges

      Review the official terms for extracts, certified copies, filings and data services. A free web lookup does not imply a free API or certification.

    Open Hong Kong Companies RegistryAll Hong Kong records

    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 to pay to search Hong Kong Companies Registry?

    Check the current official access terms at https://www.cr.gov.hk. Basic lookup on LemReveal is free, but official search access and document pricing are independent of LemReveal.

    What does Hong Kong Companies Registry charge for?

    Check separately for searches, officer particulars, extracts, certified copies and data services. Availability and fees vary by source and document; the official fee schedule is authoritative.

    Is there a free API for Hong Kong Companies Registry?

    A public web search does not guarantee an open API. Check the official developer or data-service terms. LemReveal's public lookup supports available integrations and is not a promise of complete or unrestricted access to this register.

    People also ask about use Hong Kong Companies Registry for free 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.

    What does the Hong Kong business registry cost?

    Searching the Hong Kong Companies Registry by company name, number or status is free. Fees usually apply only for downloading full-text filed documents (annual accounts, articles of association) or requesting certified copies.

    Do I need to sign up to search the Hong Kong register?

    No sign-up is required for public lookups on the Hong Kong Companies Registry. Registration is only needed if you want to save searches, download bulk data, or file documents as a company representative.

    Related guides and tools

    More Hong Kong guides

    Hong Kong data