Get a professional legal opinion and ensure transparency in your transactions, compliance with regulatory requirements, and confidence when working with banks and partners.
A Legal Opinion is an official legal document prepared by a qualified Hong Kong lawyer. It provides a professional assessment and conclusions on specific legal matters or the validity of legal documents.
Step-by-step procedure
Initial Consultation
We request your company’s corporate documents and ask you to provide as much background information as possible, along with a complete set of documents.
Review
We conduct an internal check and may request additional documents if needed. Each document provided helps speed up the case analysis and reduces the need for information requests from external sources.
Legal Research and Analysis
At this stage, all submitted documents are analyzed in relation to the legal questions at hand. Data may also be requested and verified using information from Hong Kong government authorities (e.g., CR, IRD, etc.).
Drafting and Review of the Legal Opinion
After completing the analysis, we prepare a draft of the legal opinion and send it to you for review.
Signing and Delivery of the Final Document
We finalize, sign, and deliver the completed legal opinion.
Apostille or Notarization
If required, the legal opinion can be apostilled and/or notarized.
Additional Documents
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Certificate of Incorporation
Latest Business Registration Certificate
Latest NAR1 (or NNC1 for newly incorporated companies)
Articles of Association
Depending on the purpose of the Legal Opinion, additional documents may be requested, including bank statements and other supporting materials.
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Corporate Documents
Documents required to order the service
Examples of documents issued upon service completion
Legal Opinion
It is issued as an official document that includes a list of legal questions under review, a summary of materials and documents considered, applicable laws and regulations, and the lawyer’s reasoned conclusions on each matter. The document also contains the details of the legal professional who prepared the opinion and the date of issuance.
Legal Opinion for Banks
It is commonly used for opening or unblocking bank accounts, completing Due Diligence procedures, confirming a company’s good standing in transactions (such as business acquisitions), and obtaining a legal assessment on matters related to operations in Hong Kong.
The cost of a Legal Opinion depends on several factors, such as the complexity of the case, turnaround time, volume of documents and information provided for review, and the completeness of the materials submitted by the client.
This service is suitable for companies planning to carry out transactions involving Hong Kong entities (such as buying, selling, or merging companies, etc.). It is also relevant for businesses seeking a legal assessment of specific actions or questions related to Hong Kong jurisdiction.
It depends on the complexity of the case. A Legal Opinion can improve the chances of opening a bank account in Hong Kong or unblocking an account in other banks. However, it does not guarantee that banks will accept it or rely on it for their compliance procedures.
The Legal Opinion is generally issued in English.
Providing a complete set of documents is highly recommended. However, if this is not possible, our lawyers will attempt to obtain available documents from Hong Kong government databases. This is a paid service and depends on the type and volume of documents required. Please note that some documents or information cannot be obtained from government sources, and we will inform the client accordingly.
Yes, it can be used internationally, provided it is notarized and apostilled.
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Licensed Corporate Secretary
Direct Services in China and Singapore
We provide services directly in Hong Kong, China, and Singapore without intermediaries. This speeds up the registration process and enables clients to manage their businesses more efficiently in these jurisdictions.
We are a licensed provider of corporate secretary services in Hong Kong, ensuring full compliance with local laws and regulatory requirements. Our license guarantees the reliability and security of the services we provide.
Comprehensive Turnkey Services
We offer not only company registration but also full support services: accounting, assistance with bank account opening, and handling correspondence at the company’s registered address. This ensures convenience and minimizes bureaucratic complexities for our clients.
Experience Since 2016
Since our founding in 2016, we have successfully assisted hundreds of companies in registering and efficiently conducting business. Our experience with international clients allows us to cater to the unique needs of each company, regardless of size.
Personal Manager for Each Client
Each client is assigned a personal manager who guides them through all stages of registration and ongoing support. This individualized approach ensures tasks are handled promptly and according to client expectations.
Confidentiality and Data Security
We guarantee complete confidentiality and protection of client data, strictly adhering to commercial secrecy regulations. Your information is secure at every stage of our cooperation.
Transparent and Fair Pricing
We provide clients with detailed cost breakdowns of all services, avoiding hidden fees. This ensures full transparency and predictable expenses.