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What Does a Company Secretary Do and How Can Osome Assist?

  • Modified: 11 February 2026

A company secretary ensures statutory compliance, arranges meetings, prepares minutes, maintains registers and files annual returns; Osome can act as your secretary. In short, a company secretary ensures that your Hong Kong company operates in full compliance with the Companies Ordinance.

As your Company Secretary, Osome handles all statutory obligations that include:

  • Preparing minutes and resolutions
  • Maintaining statutory registers and records
  • Filing annual returns

Requirements for Company Secretary in Hong Kong:

  • For private companies with a sole director, the director cannot also serve as the company secretary.
  • The secretary must be a Hong Kong resident or a body corporate with a registered office or business presence in Hong Kong.
  • The secretary must possess the necessary knowledge and experience to fulfil the role diligently.

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