Notarization of Hong Kong companies, also known as notarization of lawyers of Hong Kong companies, is generally used for legal documents submitted by Hong Kong companies when they set up representative offices, domestic investment companies or legal proceedings in the Mainland, and can also be used for Hong Kong companies to buy real estate in the Mainland. When the documents of Hong Kong companies are used in the Mainland, they need to apply to a notarization institution authorized by the Ministry of Justice of China for notarization, and then issue a notarization statement, and then transfer it to the Hong Kong law firm with a seal.
Scope of notarization of lawyers in Hong Kong
1, personal certificate;
2. Enterprise certificate;
3. Notarization of economic contracts involving Hong Kong;
4. Generally, authorized matters are adopted.
Common Application of Corporate Justice in Hong Kong
1. For the mainland (most common):
For example, Hong Kong companies invest and operate in the Mainland, resulting in lawsuits. And the company's documents cannot be directly used by mainland authorities, and notaries from China and Hong Kong designated by the Ministry of Justice of China shall issue notaries, and China Legal Services (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. shall affix the delivery seal.
2. For Hague member countries (such as Germany, India, Japan, etc.). ):
It needs to be notarized by an international notary in Hong Kong, and then sent to the Hong Kong High Court for signature and annotation.
3. For non-Hague member countries (except Chinese mainland, such as Viet Nam, Pakistan, Algeria, UAE, Bolivia, etc.). ):
It must be notarized by an international notary office in Hong Kong, then sent to the countersignature of the Hong Kong High Court for certification, and finally certified by the consulate of the country in Hong Kong before the document can be used in China.
Note: If the document user country (not a member of The Hague Convention) does not have a consulate in Hong Kong, it is necessary to send the document signed by the Hong Kong High Court to the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong for certification, and then to the embassy of that country in China for certification of the notarization process of the Hong Kong company.
1. Confirm the types to be notarized by Hong Kong companies and submit the materials to be notarized;
2. According to the information provided, handle the notarization entrustment confirmation;
3. Submit materials to the Ministry of Justice of Hong Kong;
4. After the notarization is completed, send one original and one copy of the notarial certificate by post.
Notarization time for lawyers in Hong Kong
It will take about 4- 12 working days, with one original and one copy of notarial certificate.
Matters needing attention in handling notarization in Hong Kong
1, notarized copy: according to its own use and the needs of the local government, confirm with relevant departments.
2. Notarization content: notarized documents, information to be reflected, whether foreigners are needed, etc.
3. Purpose of notarization: Each local and national policy is different, which needs the confirmation of relevant departments of local government.
It is worth noting that the notarization of lawyers in Hong Kong is conducted by qualified notaries. If Hongkong documents are sent to Chinese mainland for use, they need to be notarized by a notary entrusted by China. If they are sent to non-Chinese mainland, they need to be notarized by a local international notary.