2023 Hong Kong Corporate Registration Yearbook: Incorporations, Monthly Trends & Survival Rate - 86hc.com
In 2023, Hong Kong recorded 132,246 newly incorporated companies, with 102,407 (77.4%) currently Live. Explore monthly and quarterly registration trends, entity types, and Cap. 622 KYB verification.
📅 2023 Quarterly & Monthly Corporate Registration Statistical Table
⚡ Q1–Q4 & 12-Month Breakdown| Quarter | Quarterly Total (Share) | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Q1 | 43,250 (32.7%) | Jan: 6,386 (4.8%) | Feb: 10,686 (8.1%) | Mar: 26,178 (19.8%) |
| 2023 Q2 | 29,338 (22.2%) | Apr: 10,064 (7.6%) | May: 9,276 (7%) | Jun: 9,998 (7.6%) |
| 2023 Q3 | 29,403 (22.2%) | Jul: 9,670 (7.3%) | Aug: 10,099 (7.6%) | Sep: 9,634 (7.3%) |
| 2023 Q4 | 30,255 (22.9%) | Oct: 9,416 (7.1%) | Nov: 10,981 (8.3%) | Dec: 9,858 (7.5%) |
🏛️ 2023 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 | 131,057 | 99.1% | Cap. 622 s.11; max 50 shareholders, files Form NNC1 & Annual Return Form NAR1 within 42 days of anniversary. |
| Company Limited by Guarantee | 1,137 | 0.86% | Cap. 622 s.9; chambers of commerce, NGOs, clubs & s.88 charities; files Form NNC1G & audited financial statements. |
| Public Company Limited by Shares | 52 | 0.04% | 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) | 960 | 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) | 93,072 | 70.4% | English-Only: 38,442 (29.1%) · Chinese-Only: 732 |
⚖️ Statutory Context (2023 Unique Business Identifier UBI & Re-domiciliation Era)
Following the implementation of Phase 2 of the Unique Business Identifier (UBI) regime on 27 December 2023, the 8-digit Business Registration Number (BRN) became the unified statutory identifier across the Companies Registry and Inland Revenue Department. Coupled with e-Registry digital reforms and the corporate re-domiciliation regime, 2023 represents the modern peak of Hong Kong corporate formation.
🔍 Recommended Statutory Filings & KYB Verification for 2023 Cohort Entities
🏛️ Licensed TCSP No. TC006431📄 Latest Annual Return (Form NAR1) & Shareholding
For active companies incorporated in 2023, 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
22.6% of the 2023 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: 2023 Hong Kong Corporate Registrations & Survival Rate
1. How many companies were incorporated in Hong Kong in 2023, and what is their survival rate?
In 2023, a total of 132,246 corporations were incorporated in Hong Kong. As of 2026, 102,407 entities (77.4%) remain active (Live) on the Companies Register, while 29,839 have been dissolved or deregistered.
2. Which statutory filings should be inspected for due diligence on a Hong Kong company incorporated in 2023?
For a Hong Kong company incorporated in 2023, 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 2023 Incorporations
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