Shelf Companies | Ready-Made Companies
Ready-made company｜Shell company
Shelf Companies | Ready-Made Companies
Before starting your business, you need to establish a company. Registering a new company involves several procedures and takes time. Buying a shelf company is an option for clients who need to start quickly or wish to avoid the lengthy incorporation process. A shelf company, also called a ready-made or shell company, is an incorporated limited company with an existing name that has not traded and has no debts. After purchase, it can be used immediately for business and to apply for a bank account.
We offer quality, non-trading shelf companies. A dedicated team member follows up throughout the purchase, helping you complete the company transfer promptly.
Benefits of Buying a Shelf Company:
- Start operating immediately
- An older incorporated company may offer business advantages
- Choose from existing Chinese and English company names
- The company has not traded and has no debts, offering peace of mind
Our Shelf Company Service Plan Includes:
- Founder members and share transferors
- Signed forms
- 8 copies of the Articles of Association
- 10 share certificates
- One common seal
- One signature stamp
- Green box and minute book
- One round company stamp
Shelf Company Fee: From HK$4,900
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Company Secretarial Services
- Our representative acts as your statutory company secretary
- Prepare and submit the annual return to the Companies Registry Submit the business registration renewal
- Annual general meeting minutes, if required
- Support with company secretarial matters
Registered Office Service (Virtual Office Service)
- Forms signed by the founder members and share transferors
- 8 copies of the Articles of Association
- 10 share certificates
- One common seal
- One signature stamp
- Green box and minute book
- One round company stamp
Under requirements effective from 2018-3-1, companies incorporated in Hong Kong must appoint a designated representative to assist law enforcement officers with matters concerning their Significant Controllers Register. The register must be kept at the registered office or another location for inspection by law enforcement officers. Failure to comply is a criminal offence.
Our Designated Representative and Significant Controllers Register Services Include:
– Prepare the Significant Controllers Register
– Act as your company’s designated representative
– Keep the Significant Controllers Register at our office
– Assist law enforcement officers with enquiries about your company’s Significant Controllers Register
Arrange a Bank Account Opening Meeting
– Need a bank account after buying your company? Our long-standing relationships with major banks can help progress your application with your preferred bank
– Account opening is a commercial decision made by each bank. We do not guarantee approval
Why Choose Our Shelf Company Service?
A Wide Selection
We offer a wide selection of shelf companies across different industries, including international business, groups, clothing, trading and investment. Whatever business you plan to develop, you can choose a suitable company from our selection.
Extensive Experience
M & N has years of experience. Our shelf or ready-made company specialists are familiar with the procedures and can provide advice tailored to each case.
Get in Touch
You can contact us through online enquiries, our web form, WhatsApp or email. If you have any questions about buying or selling a shelf company, our specialists are ready to help.
The Shelf Company Purchase Process
M & N simplifies the shelf company purchase process so you can complete the necessary steps quickly and start using your company.
Choose a company from our latest list of available shelf companies
- Provide the required information, including shareholders’ and directors’ identity documents and valid proof of address
- Complete the application form.
- Our professional advisory team contacts you to verify your identity
- After reviewing the required information, we send an invoice showing the total fee
- Once payment is received, we prepare the formal registration documents promptly
- Sign the formal registration documents at our office, or receive them by courier and return the signed originals to us
- After receiving the originals and checking the details, we submit the documents and fees to the Companies Registry on your behalf
- If required, you may collect the Certificate of Incorporation (CI), Business Registration Certificate (BR) and company green box first
- Once the share transfer and purchase are complete, we return all documents to you
- Your shelf company purchase is complete and you can start your business.
Why Do Entrepreneurs Choose M&N Business Services?
- Licensed in Hong Kong: M&N Business Services Limited is a licensed company secretarial provider recognised by the Hong Kong government, offering dependable services.
- Comprehensive One-Stop Services: From company formation and secretarial services to accounting, tax filing and virtual offices, we bring your business support needs together in one place.
- An Experienced Team: Over the years, we have helped many SMEs and start-ups register successfully and handle complex situations.
- Clear, Transparent Fees: Our service plans have clearly stated prices with no hidden charges, so you can engage us with confidence.
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Shelf Company Purchase FAQs
A shelf company, also called a shell or ready-made company, generally has the following features:
- It already has a Certificate of Incorporation, company seal, share certificate book and other required compliance documents
- It has no trading history
As incorporating a Hong Kong or offshore company takes time, a shelf company offers an option for people who need a company urgently and wish to transact in its name sooner.
Yes. Please contact us for details.
In most cases, buying a shell or shelf company involves no risk, and the use of such companies is common in countries including the United States and United Kingdom. Choose a reputable adviser such as M & N to help select a quality shelf company and confirm that it has not traded before transfer, avoiding potential risks.
For your peace of mind, M & N provides a letter confirming that the shelf company has not commenced trading, has no liabilities, and has no hidden debts or business disputes.
Generally, the older a company is, the higher its purchase price. Shelf companies require annual maintenance, including annual returns and government fee payments. These ongoing costs mean that older shelf companies usually cost more than recently incorporated ones.
You can change the company name at any time. The name change fee is HK$295. The proposed name must comply with Companies Registry guidelines. For example, a Chinese company name must use Traditional Chinese characters, and names that may infringe another party’s intellectual property rights should not be used.
You can change the company name at any time. Please contact our professional team about the fees and documents required.
**The proposed name must comply with Companies Registry guidelines. For example, a Chinese company name must use Traditional Chinese characters, and names that may infringe another party’s intellectual property rights should not be used.
Our fees generally include government fees and the service charge for buying the company. Your limited company can begin operating once the transfer is complete, with no hidden fees. Company name changes, all bank account referral fees and document courier charges are excluded.