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    Hong Kong registry entity 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.

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    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 find the right registered entity in Hong Kong?

    A registry entity search in Hong Kong identifies which specific legal entity you are dealing with when a name is shared across several. Hong Kong Companies Registry distinguishes them by registration number, entity type (Private Company Limited by Shares, Public Company Limited by Shares, Company Limited by Guarantee) and registered address.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the name and expect several hits

      Groups commonly register holding, trading and dormant entities under near-identical names. The first result is not necessarily the one you are dealing with.

    2. 2

      Disambiguate by registration number

      The registration number is unique. If a counterparty cannot give you theirs, that is itself informative.

    3. 3

      Compare entity type and address

      Where the number is unavailable, entity type (Private Company Limited by Shares, Public Company Limited by Shares, Company Limited by Guarantee) and registered address usually separate the candidates.

    4. 4

      Record which entity you chose

      Contracts are with an entity, not a brand. Note the registration number you verified so later checks look at the same record.

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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

    Why do several Hong Kong entities share the same name?

    Groups register separate legal entities — holding, operating, dormant — under closely related names. Hong Kong Companies Registry treats each as a distinct entity with its own registration number.

    How do I tell which entity I am contracting with?

    By registration number. Ask the counterparty for it, then confirm that exact number on Hong Kong Companies Registry. Name alone is not sufficient.

    Is entity search on Hong Kong Companies Registry free?

    Check official search, account and fee rules. LemReveal's basic lookup is separate from official document and subscription charges.

    Does the biggest entity in the results matter most?

    No. What matters is the entity named on your contract or invoice. A dormant shell and a trading company in the same group look similar in a name search and carry very different risk.

    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 find the right registered entity 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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