1882 Hong Kong Corporate Registration Yearbook: Incorporations, Monthly Trends & Survival Rate - 86HC
In 1882, Hong Kong recorded 1 newly incorporated companies, with 1 (100%) currently Live. Explore monthly and quarterly registration trends, entity types, and Cap. 622 KYB verification.
1882 Statutory Heritage Corporations Register (Full 1 Entities)
📅 1882 Quarterly & Monthly Corporate Registration Statistical Table
⚡ Q1–Q4 & 12-Month Breakdown| Quarter | Quarterly Total (Share) | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 Q1 | 0 (0%) | Jan: 0 (0%) | Feb: 0 (0%) | Mar: 0 (0%) |
| 1882 Q2 | 0 (0%) | Apr: 0 (0%) | May: 0 (0%) | Jun: 0 (0%) |
| 1882 Q3 | 0 (0%) | Jul: 0 (0%) | Aug: 0 (0%) | Sep: 0 (0%) |
| 1882 Q4 | 1 (100%) | Oct: 1 (100%) | Nov: 0 (0%) | Dec: 0 (0%) |
🏛️ 1882 Statutory Entity Type & Naming Language Structure
🛡️ Cap. 622 Legal Classification| Dimension / Statutory Category | Registered Entities | Share of Cohort | Statutory Governance & Filing Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Company Limited by Shares | 0 | 0% | Cap. 622 s.11; max 50 shareholders, files Form NNC1 & Annual Return Form NAR1 within 42 days of anniversary. |
| Company Limited by Guarantee | 1 | 100% | Cap. 622 s.9; chambers of commerce, NGOs, clubs & s.88 charities; files Form NNC1G & audited financial statements. |
| Registered Non-Hong Kong Company (Part 16) | 0 | Part 16 Register | Cap. 622 Part 16 (separate from local incorporations); overseas corporations establishing a place of business in HK (assigned F-prefix CR numbers, Form NN1/NN3). |
| Bilingual Legal Name (English + Chinese) | 0 | 0% | English-Only: 1 (100%) · Chinese-Only: 0 |
⚖️ Historical & Statutory Context (1882 Early Colonial & Wartime Registry Era)
Corporations registered in 1882 were formed under the earliest Hong Kong Companies Ordinances (starting with the Companies Ordinance 1865 and subsequent 1911/1932 consolidations). During the Pacific War and Japanese occupation (December 1941–August 1945), statutory registry operations were suspended, making pre-1946 surviving companies among the rarest corporate charters in Asia.
🔍 Recommended Statutory Filings & KYB Verification for 1882 Cohort Entities
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For active companies incorporated in 1882, retrieve the latest stamped Form NAR1 (HK$ 28) and Return of Allotment (Form NSC1) to verify current directors, issued share capital, and 25% UBO ratios.
⚖️ High Court Litigation (HCA) & Winding-Up (HCCW) Check
0% of the 1882 cohort has already exited the market. Before extending commercial credit or signing M&A agreements, screen 7-tier Hong Kong Judiciary court dockets and Official Receiver winding-up registers.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 1882 Hong Kong Corporate Registrations & Survival Rate
1. How many companies were incorporated in Hong Kong in 1882, and what is their survival rate?
In 1882, a total of 1 corporations were incorporated in Hong Kong. As of 2026, 1 entities (100%) remain active (Live) on the Companies Register, while 0 have been dissolved or deregistered.
2. Which statutory filings should be inspected for due diligence on a Hong Kong company incorporated in 1882?
For a Hong Kong company incorporated in 1882, compliance officers should verify its active 8-digit Business Registration Number (BRN / UBI), retrieve its latest Annual Return (Form NAR1, HK$ 28) or Incorporation Form (Form NNC1) to confirm current directors and 25%+ shareholders, and screen High Court civil litigation (HCA) and compulsory winding-up petitions (HCCW) via 86hc.com.
Targeted Corporate Due Diligence for 1882 Incorporations
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