First directors of a Hong Kong company
First directors in Hong Kong are named on Form NNC1 and must file Form NNC3 to consent to act at incorporation.
First Directors Hong Kong Company Incorporation
The first directors manage a Hong Kong company from incorporation. Their appointment takes effect when the Registrar issues the Certificate of Incorporation. Every company must have at least one natural person as a director. Satisfy the first directors hong Kong requirement by naming those individuals on the incorporation form.
Form NNC3 Hong Kong
Form NNC3 is the statutory consent to act as first director. Each person named as a director on Form NNC1 must sign and deliver Form NNC3 to the Registrar. The incorporation application is incomplete without it. This form confirms the individual agrees to serve and meets the statutory qualifications under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622).
Company Incorporation Hong Kong
To incorporate, file Form NNC1 with Form IRBR1 (notice to the ) and a Form NNC3 for each first director. The Companies Registry issues the Certificate of Incorporation once the documents are accepted and the registration fee is paid. The Inland Revenue Department issues the Business Registration Certificate separately.
Consent to Act as Director
Section 454 of Cap. 622 makes consent to act a statutory requirement. A person cannot be appointed without giving consent. The signed Form NNC3 becomes part of the company's statutory records and is retained at the registered office.
Directors' Register Hong Kong
Record the first directors in the directors' register Hong Kong immediately after incorporation. The register must contain each director's full name, residential address, identification number, and date of appointment. Use Form ND2A to notify the Registrar when a new director is appointed or ceases, and Form ND2B to report changes to particulars. Keep the register at the registered office for inspection by members.
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