The launch of the re-domiciliation regime in Hong Kong

The inward company re-domiciliation regime finally became effective in Hong Kong on 23 May 2025. The regime allows non-Hong Kong incorporated companies (such as companies incorporated in Cayman Islands, BVI and Bermuda) that fulfil the eligibility requirements to submit a formal application to the Hong Kong Companies Registry to re-domicile to Hong Kong. Upon the successful re-domiciliation to Hong Kong, companies will be regarded as companies incorporated in Hong Kong.

The re-domiciliation regime provides an exciting opportunity for non-Hong Kong incorporated companies to re-domicile to Hong Kong given that:

• It offers a simple and straightforward way for non-Hong Kong incorporated companies to re-domicile to Hong Kong, while preserving the company’s legal identity. No judicial procedures or asset transfer is required.

• The regime is available to various types of non-Hong Kong incorporated companies which include: private company limited by shares, public company limited by shares, private unlimited company with a share capital and public unlimited company with a share capital.

• Re-domiciled companies can benefit from Hong Kong’s business friendly environment, status as a major financial hub, strong regulatory framework and favourable tax regime.

For details, please refer to our earlier article here for our other key takeaways on the re-domiciliation regime.

Companies are strongly encouraged to seek legal advice to assist them in the re-domiciliation application, as well as the compliance requirements post re-domiciliation. Our team can provide guidance throughout the whole application process, from preparing all the necessary application forms and relevant supporting documents, to submitting the application pack and liaising with the Companies Registry to ensure that the application process is as smooth as possible. Please contact us to learn more.

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Disclaimer: This publication is general in nature and is not intended to constitute legal advice. You should seek professional advice before taking any action in relation to the matters dealt with in this publication. This article was last reviewed on 28 May 2025.