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Nominee Directors in Hong Kong

A presentation brought to you by OpenCompanyHongKong.com

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The Role of a Nominee Directorin Hong Kong

o The role of a nominee director in Hong Kong is to protect the identity of the beneficial owner.

o The appointed individual will act on behalf of and in the best interest of the beneficiaries.

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Controlling the Business Privacyo Business owners who want to transfer

their rights to a nominee director can do so through a formal mutual agreement.

o These types of investors may also choose to buy a shelf company in Hong Kong instead of going through the Hong Kong company formation process.

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Nominee Directors in Hong Kong

o Foreign investors in Hong Kong can transfer their director’s duties and powers to a nominee if they wish to protect their identity.

o Appointing a nominee director in Hong Kong is an easy step.

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The Transfer of Power to a Nominee Director

o The nominee director is appointed directly by the Hong Kong company owner through a mutual agreement.

o The transfer of power is secured through a power of attorney which will give general rights to the nominee.

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The Duties of a Nominee Director in Hong Kong >>

o Nominee directors will handle the daily business operations and management and perform those activities that they have been instructed or empowered to do.

o Nominee shareholders can also be appointed in Hong Kong.

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>> The Duties of a Nominee Director in Hong Kong

o The nominee director can engage in business transactions, open bank accounts in Hong Kong, handle other financial issues for the company, collect debts or rents.

o If needed, he can handle issues related to company formation in Hong Kong from the very early stages.

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Company Management in Hong Kong

o The Hong Kong Companies Law requires companies incorporated in the city to have at least one director.

o There are no restrictions on the nationality of the directors. However, other company formation restrictions apply, like for choosing the company name.

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Requirements for Hong Kong Companies

o Apart from having directors or nominee directors and shareholders, companies in Hong Kong must also have a secretary.

o Company secretary services are available in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong Company Formation

o If you would like to know more about appointing directors and nominee directors, our company formation agents in Hong Kong can answer your questions.

o You can contact us for more information about how to open a Hong Kong company.

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