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What Are the Mandatory Articles of Association for a Hong Kong Company?

  • Published: 19 January 2026

Articles of Association are the company’s constitutional rules and must include certain prescribed items. They must state the company name, liability type, share capital and objects if a licensed company under section 103. The Articles govern internal governance and member rights.

Mandatory inclusions:

  • Company name.
  • Liability statement for members (limited, unlimited, or by guarantee).
  • Share capital and initial shareholding for companies with a share capital.
  • Objects of the company if incorporated with a licence under section 103.

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