AmPlus Business Services Limited |
Hong Kong Company Formation Offshore Bank Account Opening |
Banks in Hong Kong generally require the account signatories, principal directors and shareholders to be physically present in Hong Kong as part of their due diligence procedure in opening a bank account while the other directors and shareholders could have their document proof verified and signatures witnessed at one of the bank's overseas branches at their place of residence. |
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Documents required for opening a business bank account: |
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Name for each of the directors, authorized signatories, principal shareholders and beneficial owners of corporate shareholders. |
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Directors and Shareholders’ Residential Address Proof such as utility bills, bank statements, driving license etc. |
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Board Resolution approving the opening of a business bank account. |
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Director’s Declaration detailing particulars of directors and principal shareholders. |
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Certified True Copy of: |
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Certificate of Incorporation |
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Business Registration Certificate |
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Memorandum and Articles of Association |
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Directors, authorised signatories and principal shareholders’ identity documents (identity card or passport) |
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Business Plan with brief description of: |
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Nature of business |
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Countries of operations |
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Suppliers and customers |
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Forecast turnover |
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Business background of directors/shareholders |
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Relevant Business Document Proof such as invoice/contract for sales/purchase and company brochure. |
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For shareholders who are body corporate, a certified copy of an Organization Chart showing the percentage of shareholdings held by each individual and the ultimate beneficial owners of the company. |
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For nominee shareholders of a company, details of ultimate beneficial owners. |
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For ultimate beneficiaries who are trusts, a certified copy of the Tust Deed or Declaration of Trust with details of the trustees, settlers and beneficiaries. |
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Offshore companies that are opening a business bank account in Hong Kong will need to submit a Certificate of Incumbency and Certificate of Good Standing in addition to the normal documents. |
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Initial Deposit for bank account |
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Note: The copies of all documents submitted must be certified by either a certified public accountant, company secretary, lawyer or banker. |
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For further enquiry, please contact us