The naming restrictions for registering a company in China's Hong Kong are not particularly stringent. As long as a name search confirms no identical existing names, the following three conditions must be met:

1. The company name may be in a mix of Chinese and English, or entirely in English, but it cannot be solely in Chinese characters.

2. The company name must end with "有限公司" or "Limited".

3. The company name should avoid sensitive words such as "Royal", "Bank", "China", etc. Any terms relating to municipal affairs require prior consent from the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.

A company in China's Hong Kong must have at least one shareholder and at least one director. However, the shareholder and director may be the same entity.

That entity may be a natural person, with no nationality restrictions, but must be at least 18 years old and not an undischarged bankrupt or a person of unsound mind. Alternatively, the entity may be a legal person (corporation).

Where a natural person acts as shareholder or director, valid personal identification documents and proof of address must be submitted. Where a legal person acts as shareholder or director, the company registration documents and the identity information of the legal person's directors are required.

The registered capital requirement for a company in China's Hong Kong differs from that in mainland China. It does not need to be shown on the certificate of incorporation, nor does it require actual contribution, capital verification, or any special provisions.

The registered capital is typically set at HKD 10,000. If it exceeds this amount, a stamp duty of 0.26% (2.6 per 1,000) will be levied on the excess portion.

Although no actual contribution is required at the time of registration, if the company becomes involved in debt repayment obligations, the registered capital may be required to be fully paid up.

For company registration in China's Hong Kong, a registered address within the HKSAR jurisdiction is required (not a P.O. box or director's address; may be a secretarial company address). This address is used to receive government and bank correspondence.

In China's Hong Kong, business scope is generally unrestricted except for sectors requiring prior approval. While previously not required on the Business Registration Certificate (BR), the SCR ordinance now mandates that BR include the business scope.

Typical scopes include trading, technical consultancy, etc. Compared with mainland China, Hong Kong imposes far fewer restrictions.

In China's Hong Kong, the most common company type is the limited company, with shareholders' liability limited to their shareholdings.

In China's Hong Kong, an unlimited company does not limit shareholders' liability.

A branch is a Hong Kong-based establishment of a company incorporated outside China's Hong Kong.

A non-profit organization is established for public benefit purposes and does not pursue profit.

A partnership is a business jointly operated by two or more partners.

A sole proprietorship is owned and operated by one individual, who bears full personal liability for all business debts.

In China's Hong Kong, company naming restrictions are minimal. After a name search with no duplication, the name may be in English or mixed Chinese-English (but not purely Chinese), must end with "Limited" (or "有限公司"), and should avoid sensitive terms like "Royal", "Bank", or "China"; municipal-related terms require the Chief Executive's consent.

Both sides of the identity cards of shareholders and directors in China's Hong Kong.

In China's Hong Kong, the standard registered capital is HKD 10,000, not shown on the certificate, and requires no actual payment, verification, or special requirements.

In China's Hong Kong, business scope is generally unrestricted except for prior-approval sectors. While it was not previously required on the Business Registration Certificate (BR), the SCR ordinance now mandates its registration. Typical scopes include trading and technical consultancy, with much looser restrictions compared to mainland China.