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Director, shareholder or authorized signatories |
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(can be of any nationalities, except for some countries such as Iran, Iraq, Russia, etc., or some limited companies might be more difficult or unable to open up a bank account) |
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If the company has two or more than two directors, at least two of them must be present at the bank interview for identify verification. |
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During the bank interview, above person must present with personal identification documents (HKI.D. card/ passport/transit pass/etc.) and residential proof. |
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(2) |
Documents required:
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Prepared by us: |
(1) |
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation |
(2) |
Copy of Business Registration Certificate |
(3) |
Copy of Articles of Association |
(4) |
Copy of Incorporation Form (NC1) or Notification of Change of Secretary and Director (D2A) |
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Copy of latest Annual Return (incorporated over one year) |
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Share Transfer documents (if applicable) |
(7) |
Bank Minute (provided by us or bank) |
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All of the above documents must be true copies certified by a certified public accountant. |
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For directors which are corporate entities, a separate set of documents (1) to (6) must be prepared in advance. |
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Prepared by the Company's Director: |
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(8) Identification documents (such as HKID card / passport / transit pass / etc.) |
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(9) Residential Proof (such as personal bank statements or telephone and utility bills, etc.) |
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(10) Business Proof (such as Agreements, Contracts or Business Plan, etc.) |
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(3) |
Bank Fee |
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A couple hundreds of Hong Kong Dollars will be charged by the bank upon opening of account. (several thousands for Offshore companies) |
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It is a one-time payment and directly credited from bank account. |
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(4) |
Types of bank account
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(1) |
Current Account |
(2) |
Saving Account |
(3) |
Multi-currency Account (Most commonly opened) |
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For Letter of Credit account (making or receiving payments), a separate set of documents (1) to (6) must be prepared in advance and visit the bank head office in person. |
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(5) |
Initial Deposit
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Depends on different bank policy and types of bank account opened. |
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(6) |
Other bank services
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(1) |
Telephone banking |
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Internet banking |
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If required, please specify during bank interview. A password will be given to activate the account. |
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(7) |
Duration |
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Hang Seng Bank or HSBC Bank : 7 to 10 days Others : 2 to 4 weeks Letter of credit account: 7 to 10 days after successful application of bank account |