Form NNC5 Application for Registration of Eligible Company

Form NNC5 Application for Registration of Eligible Company

The Form NNC5 application for registration of eligible company is the statutory form prescribed under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) for a company that meets the definition of an "eligible company" to apply for registration in Hong Kong. An eligible company is a body corporate incorporated outside Hong Kong that wishes to register as a Hong Kong company under Part 16 of Cap. 622. The Companies Registry uses Form NNC5 to capture the applicant company's particulars, including its name, place of incorporation, date of incorporation, registered office address, directors and company secretary details, and share capital structure. The form must be accompanied by a certified true copy of the company's certificate of incorporation and its constitutional documents, such as the memorandum and articles of association.

Eligible Company Registration Form NNC5

The application is submitted to the Companies Registry through its e-Services portal or by paper filing. The Registry reviews the form to ensure the company's proposed name is not identical to an existing name on the Register and that the company is not prohibited from registration under Cap. 622. Once approved, the Registry issues a certificate of registration, and the company becomes a registered non-Hong Kong company with the same rights and obligations as a locally incorporated company.

Companies Registry NNC5 Application

To register an eligible company in Hong Kong, the applicant must satisfy the following conditions:

• The company must be incorporated outside Hong Kong.
• The company must have a place of business or intend to carry on business in Hong Kong.
• The company must provide a registered office address in Hong Kong.
• The company must appoint at least one director and one company secretary who are ordinarily resident in Hong Kong.

The Companies Registry requires that all documents submitted in a language other than English or Chinese be accompanied by a certified translation.

Register Eligible Company Hong Kong

The application process involves completing Form NNC5 and submitting it with the following supporting documents:

• A certified true copy of the company's certificate of incorporation.
• A certified true copy of the company's constitutional documents.
• A notice of the company's registered office address in Hong Kong (Form NN9 may be used for this purpose).
• A list of the company's directors and company secretary, including their particulars.
• A statement of the company's share capital and the amount of issued shares.

The filing fee for Form NNC5 is HK$1,720, payable at the time of submission. The Registry aims to process applications within 7 working days for electronic submissions and 14 working days for paper submissions.

Application for Registration Eligible Company

Applicants can file Form NNC5 through the Companies Registry's e-Services portal, which allows for electronic payment and tracking of the application status. Paper forms can be delivered to the Registry's office at 14/F, Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong. The form must be signed by a director or the company secretary of the applicant company.

Submission Process

Upon registration, the company must also apply for a business registration certificate from the Inland Revenue Department using Form IRBR1. The business registration fee is HK$2,000 per year, payable at the time of application. The company must display its business registration certificate at its registered office in Hong Kong.

Business Registration Requirement

After registration, the company must file an annual return (Form NN3) with the Companies Registry within 42 days of the anniversary of its registration date. The annual return must include the company's registered office address, directors and company secretary particulars, and share capital information. Failure to file the annual return on time results in higher registration fees and potential prosecution.

The company must also file profits tax returns (Form BIR51) with the Inland Revenue Department each year, even if no tax is payable. The company must maintain proper accounting records and prepare financial statements in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards.

Ongoing Compliance

• Form NNC5 is used to apply for registration of an eligible company in Hong Kong.
• The application must include certified true copies of the company's incorporation certificate and constitutional documents.
• The filing fee is HK$1,720.
• The company must also apply for a business registration certificate using Form IRBR1.
• After registration, the company must file annual returns and profits tax returns.

For the latest version of Form NNC5 and detailed instructions, refer to the Companies Registry's specified forms index at cr.gov.hk/en/forms/specified.htm.