Our commercial lawyers in Hong Kong have extensive experience in all areas related to business, investment, and corporate matters, with the main area of law covered for this purpose being the Commercial Law of Hong Kong. Read below to find out more about the solutions we can provide to companies and how our lawyers in Hong Kong can offer legal advice and assistance in a wide range of matters concerning business creation and management.
Below, our team lists some of the most important laws that govern commercial activities in the HKSAR.
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Corporate and Commercial Law services in Hong Kong
Our commercial lawyers in Hong Kong can provide assistance, legal guidance, and representation as needed on the following matters:
- commercial agreements;
- company sale and purchase in Hong Kong;
- corporate reorganization, mergers and acquisitions;
- distribution agreements;
- franchise agreements;
- company incorporation in Hong Kong.
On specific matters concerning Hong Kong’s commercial law, our Hong Kong commercial lawyers can provide insight, guidance, and legal counsel on:
- Foreign trade and foreign direct investment in Hong Kong. Special consideration can also be given to the recognition of foreign judgments in Hong Kong;
- Commercial representation (including but not limited to document transfers, the rights of the owners, rights acquired in the case of exchange of goods and documents, etc.);
- Real estate matters (including land registry submissions, the right to buy property or land in Hong Kong, tenancy matters and more);
- Intellectual property matters (our commercial lawyers in Hong Kong can also provide information and guidance on trademark registration or copyright infringement, among others);
- Competition and antitrust matters (such as those concerning anti-competitive conduct).
As part of the solutions offered by our lawyers in Hong Kong, we can also focus on arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method in cases involving commercial and business law.
We would like to remind investors that the experts at our law firm in Hong Kong can provide guidance and assistance in other legal areas as well, such as trademark registration in Hong Kong.
Commercial company laws in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Commercial Law covers a wide range of issues related to doing business, such as the rights and relations of businesspeople and businesses involved in commerce, trade, sale, and merchandise. It deals with aspects of private law and public law.
The laws and regulations covering areas like company registration or business registration, and issues concerning the sale of goods, are some of the most important legislative matters contained in the Commercial Laws in Hong Kong. Business owners who need help understanding the legislative requirements for companies can request the services of our lawyers in Hong Kong.
The Sale of Goods Ordinance in Hong Kong is one of the legal documents governing sale and trade activities in the special administrative region. It refers to the sale agreements concluded between a seller and a buyer, the capacity to buy and sell goods, the effects of a purchase agreement, and issues regarding the performance of such an agreement. The rights of an unpaid seller are also described, along with the legal actions that can arise as a consequence of a contractual breach.
The Bill of Sale regulations and the Bills of Sale Ordinance are two other legal documents that regulate commercial activities in Hong Kong. Our attorneys in Hong Kong can give you detailed information about the legal provisions for commercial activities.
Hong Kong companies that perform import and export activities have to observe specific regulations for these types of activities. The Hong Kong Import and Export Regulations and the Import and Export Ordinance are two such regulatory documents. Business owners who want to perform trade activities in Hong Kong are required by law to obtain the necessary export licenses, according to the types of exported goods, and to observe the obligations and requirements for transporting and commercializing goods to and from Hong Kong.
Our commercial lawyers in Hong Kong can help you apply for special permits and licenses that fit your company’s activities (be it import and export or other commercial trade).
Our Hong Kong law firm offers numerous legal services for companies and individuals. Talking to our Hong Kong commercial lawyers can be useful when companies face various disputes concerning Hong Kong’s commercial laws, as well as a pre-emptive measure, for better understanding the business landscape, rules, and regulations.
Doing business in Hong Kong
Foreign trade, which falls under the scope of the Hong Kong commercial laws, is well-developed in the HKSAR. Below, our attorneys in Hong Kong present a set of statistical data on commercial activities, based on data released by the Government, through the Trade and Industry Department:
- In 2024, Hong Kong’s total domestic exports amounted to HK$57.8 billion;
- Out of these, 35.3% were towards Mainland China, and 10.2% were destined for the USA;
- Miscellaneous manufactured articles represented the main exported commodity, amounting to 31.3% of all exports.
If you want to know more about any issues regarding areas of commercial law, please contact our lawyers in Hong Kong.