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Change Company Secretary

Change company secretary in Hong Kong easily with a reliable, compliant, and risk‑free transition service.

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Key Takeaways

  • Companies can change their company secretary at any time without interrupting statutory compliance.
  • Transparent scope and pricing can lower ongoing costs without lowering statutory standards.
  • Switching is commonly done for clearer support, better accountability, or improved value, not only due to poor service.
  • Changing company secretaries is easy and straight forward.

Why Companies Review or Change Their Company Secretary?

Company secretarial services are a statutory requirement in Hong Kong. As businesses evolve, it’s natural for directors to reassess whether their current arrangement still makes sense.

Some companies consider switching because of service-related concerns, such as:

  • Slow or unclear responses to statutory queries
  • Lack of proactive reminders or guidance
  • Difficulty handling non-standard resolutions or changes
  • Uncertainty over who is responsible for filings

Others review their provider for commercial reasons, even when nothing is technically “wrong”:

  • Statutory requirements are straightforward
  • Support levels no longer match actual needs
  • Fees feel disproportionate to scope
  • Better-value alternatives are available

In both cases, the underlying question is the same: Is your current company secretary still the right fit for your business today?

Is it Safe to Change Company Secretary?

Yes. Switching company secretary in Hong Kong is legally permitted and can be done at any time during the year.

What you should know:

  • No impact on company operations

    Changing your company secretary does not affect ownership, directors, or daily business activities.
  • Mid-year switching is allowed

    There is no requirement to wait until year-end to change providers.
  • Regulated handover process

    The appointment and resignation are formally recorded with the Companies Registry.
  • Compliance continuity

    A proper handover ensures statutory records and deadlines remain intact.

What Matters When Changing a Company Secretary?

Choosing the right provider is more important than the act of switching itself.

Before switching, ensure your new provider offers:

  • Clear scope of services

    Annual filings, registers, and ongoing compliance included.
  • Transparent pricing

    No hidden fees for routine statutory work.
  • Proper handover management

    Secure transfer of statutory books and records.
  • Compliance reminders and tracking

    Ongoing alerts for filing deadlines.
  • Data confidentiality

    Secure handling of company information and documents.

How Get Started HK Manages the Transition?

When handled correctly, switching can be done promptly, safely, and without disruption.

Our switch over process involves four steps:

  1. Provide us with your company name.
  2. Sign the government documents we prepare.
  3. We handle the statutory filings.
  4. Once the government records are updated, we conduct a free company health check and guide you on resolving any outstanding statutory items.

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How Much Does it Cost to Change Company Secretary to Get Started HK?

HK Residents Exclusive

Company Secretary Switch Over

Basic

HK$1,500

Includes:

  • Company secretary parking service (2026/27)
  • Statutory filings required for the switch over
  • Significant controller register (SCR) preparation
  • Designated representative
  • ND2B filing (if applicable)

*Government fees excluded

**Clients to provide a HK registered address

Company Secretary Switch Over

Package

HK$3,000

Includes:

  • Company secretary parking service (2026/27)
  • Registered address parking service (2026/27)
  • Statutory filings required for the switch over
  • Significant controller register (SCR) preparation
  • Designated representative
  • ND2B filing (if applicable)

*Government fees excluded

Reasons Why You Should Choose Get Started HK

Effortless & Transparent

  • We are proud of our easy switching process.
  • We guarantee our no hidden charges policy.
  • We guarantee our no type of gimmick.
  • We guarantee our no bait-and-switch policy.

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FAQs to Change Company Secretary

1. How do I change company secretary to Get Started HK?

Changing your company secretary involves appointing a new company secretary and filing the required statutory forms with the Hong Kong Companies Registry. Get Started HK prepares the necessary documentation, coordinates the resignation and appointment, and manages all filings to ensure the change is completed accurately and in accordance with statutory requirements.

2. Can I change company secretaries mid-year?

Yes. Under Hong Kong law, a company may change its company secretary at any time during the year. Switching mid-year does not affect statutory compliance, provided all required filings and records are properly managed during the transition.

3. Will switching affect my statutory filings or deadlines?

No. Changing company secretary does not alter your company’s existing statutory filing deadlines. All compliance obligations remain unchanged, and a properly managed transition ensures filings continue without interruption.

4. Do I need to notify my current company secretary?

In most cases, formal notification is handled through the statutory resignation and appointment filings. Directors are typically only required to review and sign the relevant documents prepared for the change, with no direct coordination needed with the outgoing company secretary.

5. How long does it take for the switch-over to be reflected in government records?

Once the required documents are signed and submitted, the change of company secretary is reflected after the Hong Kong Companies Registry processes the filings. Processing times depend on government turnaround and the completeness of the information provided, but filings are generally updated shortly after submission.