2018 Hong Kong Corporate Registration Yearbook: Incorporations, Monthly Trends & Survival Rate - 86hc.com
In 2018, Hong Kong recorded 151,739 newly incorporated companies, with 73,549 (48.5%) currently Live. Explore monthly and quarterly registration trends, entity types, and Cap. 622 KYB verification.
📅 2018 Quarterly & Monthly Corporate Registration Statistical Table
⚡ Q1–Q4 & 12-Month Breakdown| Quarter | Quarterly Total (Share) | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Q1 | 43,254 (28.5%) | Jan: 19,302 (12.7%) | Feb: 9,592 (6.3%) | Mar: 14,360 (9.5%) |
| 2018 Q2 | 42,195 (27.8%) | Apr: 14,501 (9.6%) | May: 14,272 (9.4%) | Jun: 13,422 (8.8%) |
| 2018 Q3 | 34,227 (22.6%) | Jul: 12,362 (8.1%) | Aug: 12,299 (8.1%) | Sep: 9,566 (6.3%) |
| 2018 Q4 | 32,063 (21.1%) | Oct: 10,230 (6.7%) | Nov: 11,460 (7.6%) | Dec: 10,373 (6.8%) |
🏛️ 2018 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 | 150,738 | 99.3% | Cap. 622 s.11; max 50 shareholders, files Form NNC1 & Annual Return Form NAR1 within 42 days of anniversary. |
| Company Limited by Guarantee | 963 | 0.63% | Cap. 622 s.9; chambers of commerce, NGOs, clubs & s.88 charities; files Form NNC1G & audited financial statements. |
| Public Company Limited by Shares | 38 | 0.03% | Cap. 622 s.12; no 50-member limit, unrestricted share transfers, files audited accounts with Annual Return Form NAR1. |
| Registered Non-Hong Kong Company (Part 16) | 1,193 | 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) | 117,092 | 77.2% | English-Only: 34,167 (22.5%) · Chinese-Only: 480 |
⚖️ Statutory Context (2018 Cap. 622 New Companies Ordinance & SCR Compliance Era)
Corporations incorporated in 2018 were formed directly under the modernized Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622, effective 3 March 2014), adopting mandatory no-par value shares. Since 1 March 2018 (Cap. 622 Part 12 Div 2A), all local Hong Kong companies (except listed entities) must maintain a Significant Controllers Register (SCR) and designate a licensed TCSP or resident representative.
🔍 Recommended Statutory Filings & KYB Verification for 2018 Cohort Entities
🏛️ Licensed TCSP No. TC006431📄 Latest Annual Return (Form NAR1) & Shareholding
For active companies incorporated in 2018, 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
51.5% of the 2018 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: 2018 Hong Kong Corporate Registrations & Survival Rate
1. How many companies were incorporated in Hong Kong in 2018, and what is their survival rate?
In 2018, a total of 151,739 corporations were incorporated in Hong Kong. As of 2026, 73,549 entities (48.5%) remain active (Live) on the Companies Register, while 78,190 have been dissolved or deregistered.
2. Which statutory filings should be inspected for due diligence on a Hong Kong company incorporated in 2018?
For a Hong Kong company incorporated in 2018, 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 2018 Incorporations
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