Can I add group to my business name?
Adding a “Corp.,” “Group,” or “LLC” after your company’s name may make your attorney or partners happy, but it will just make it clunkier and clumsy to say. Ditch any extraneous words and you’ll be surprised at how much faster you and your team can mention it and get down to business.
How do I find company details in Hong Kong?
You can visit the Companies Registry’s 24×7 Cyber Search Centre (www.icris.cr.gov.hk) to obtain information on all companies in the Companies Register (including dissolved companies) and image records of documents registered and kept by the Registrar of Companies.
Can I object to a company name?
A “too like” objection should be delivered to the Secretary of State at Companies House within 12 months of the date of registration of the name. There is no set form for such an objection. the name is sufficiently similar to such a name that it would be likely to mislead.
How do I find a company name in Hong Kong?
You may conduct a company name search free of charge through the Companies Registry’s Cyber Search Centre or Company Search Mobile Service or at its Public Search Centre on the 13th floor of the Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong.
How do you form a group of companies?
Here’s some general advice to consider, and you can always discuss your specific needs and details with a CPA or attorney.
- Create individual corporations/LLCs. First, there’s no limit to how many corporations or LLCs one person can form.
- Put DBAs under one corporation/LLC.
- Create a business under the holding company.
What is meant by group of companies?
A group of companies is an economic entity formed of a set of companies which are either companies controlled by the same company, or the controlling company itself. Controlling a company means having the power to appoint the majority of its directors.
How do I find directors of Hong Kong?
You can conduct online company searches :
- at the Companies Registry’s Cyber Search Centre at www.icris.cr.gov.hk; or.
- via Company Search Mobile Service at www.mobile-cr.gov.hk; or.
- onsite at the Companies Registry’s Public Search Centre on the 13th floor of the Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong.
How do I check if a company is registered in Hong Kong?
The Registry’s services on registration of documents and public search services provided electronically through the e-Registry (www.eregistry.gov.hk), Cyber Search Centre (www.icris.cr.gov.hk) and the website of the Registry for Trust and Company Service Providers (TCSP) (www.tcsp.cr.gov.hk) will not be affected.
What is a company name adjudicator?
A company names adjudicator(s) will decide the case. The adjudicators are hearing officers who are experienced in trade mark tribunal work. They are based at the IPO in Newport, South Wales.
How similar are company names UK?
A company cannot have the same name as another registered company. Any company formation application or change of company name form containing a company name that is the ‘same as’ or ‘too similar’ to an existing name will be rejected by Companies House (the UK Registrar).
Is Ltd same as limited?
You may see company names that finish with LTD or Limited. These are the same types of businesses. LTD is not actually an acronym; it is a shortened term for the word “limited”. LTDs, Limited Liability Companies, and Limited Companies are all exactly the same.
Can a limited company own another limited company?
You can use your limited company to own and operate another company if you choose. This will have the advantage of separating your different business activities from the tax point of view. But you will have to run two separate companies, keep two sets of books, etc.