1998 Hong Kong Corporate Registration Yearbook: Incorporations, Monthly Trends & Survival Rate - 86hc.com
In 1998, Hong Kong recorded 29,923 newly incorporated companies, with 6,026 (20.1%) currently Live. Explore monthly and quarterly registration trends, entity types, and Cap. 622 KYB verification.
📅 1998 Quarterly & Monthly Corporate Registration Statistical Table
⚡ Q1–Q4 & 12-Month Breakdown| Quarter | Quarterly Total (Share) | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Q1 | 6,842 (22.9%) | Jan: 1,496 (5%) | Feb: 2,363 (7.9%) | Mar: 2,983 (10%) |
| 1998 Q2 | 8,061 (26.9%) | Apr: 2,691 (9%) | May: 2,714 (9.1%) | Jun: 2,656 (8.9%) |
| 1998 Q3 | 7,238 (24.2%) | Jul: 2,518 (8.4%) | Aug: 2,182 (7.3%) | Sep: 2,538 (8.5%) |
| 1998 Q4 | 7,782 (26%) | Oct: 2,265 (7.6%) | Nov: 2,759 (9.2%) | Dec: 2,758 (9.2%) |
🏛️ 1998 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 | 29,593 | 98.9% | Cap. 622 s.11; max 50 shareholders, files Form NNC1 & Annual Return Form NAR1 within 42 days of anniversary. |
| Company Limited by Guarantee | 328 | 1.1% | 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) | 2 | 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) | 26,177 | 87.5% | English-Only: 3,738 (12.5%) · Chinese-Only: 8 |
⚖️ Statutory Context (1998 Post-Handover CEPA & ICRIS Electronic Filing Era)
Following the 2003 CEPA agreement and the launch of the Companies Registry's Integrated Companies Registry Information System (ICRIS) in 2004–2011, electronic incorporation and bilingual company naming became mainstream. Entities formed in 1998 were originally incorporated with authorized share capital and par value under Cap. 32 before migrating to the mandatory no-par value regime in March 2014.
🔍 Recommended Statutory Filings & KYB Verification for 1998 Cohort Entities
🏛️ Licensed TCSP No. TC006431📄 Latest Annual Return (Form NAR1) & Shareholding
For active companies incorporated in 1998, 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
79.9% of the 1998 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.
🛡️ 360° Commercial Credit Report & CPA CTC / Apostille
Order an institutional 360° Due Diligence Report (HK$ 499) covering multi-tier offshore UBO chains, 32 regulatory licences, and High Court Hague Apostille / Practising CPA certification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 1998 Hong Kong Corporate Registrations & Survival Rate
1. How many companies were incorporated in Hong Kong in 1998, and what is their survival rate?
In 1998, a total of 29,923 corporations were incorporated in Hong Kong. As of 2026, 6,026 entities (20.1%) remain active (Live) on the Companies Register, while 23,897 have been dissolved or deregistered.
2. Which statutory filings should be inspected for due diligence on a Hong Kong company incorporated in 1998?
For a Hong Kong company incorporated in 1998, 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 1998 Incorporations
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