Hong Kong: company redomiciliation regime introduced from 23 May 2025
In 2025, Hong Kong introduced the Company Re-domiciliation Regime, which allows foreign companies to change jurisdiction and become Hong Kong corporations without liquidation and re-incorporation.
Essence of the change
- The relevant amendments to corporate law came into force on 23 May 2025.
- The regime has been officially confirmed by the Companies Registry.
Key features of the regime
- Inward re-domiciliation — applies only to ‘moving to Hong Kong’.
- Outward re-domiciliation (from Hong Kong to other jurisdictions) is not provided for by the regime.
- The company retains its legal continuity, assets and liabilities when changing jurisdiction.
Practical significance
- The possibility of a structural ‘move’ to Hong Kong without breaking corporate history.
- Potentially relevant for holding companies, regional headquarters and companies seeking a stable Asian jurisdiction.
- Requires a preliminary assessment of the compatibility of the original jurisdiction and corporate structure
