Statutory Dossier & Forms Statutory Due Diligence Brief Published: · 3 min quickstart guide

Hong Kong Company Search MCP Server & OpenAPI Integration Guide: Connect Claude Desktop, Cursor, Antigravity & Dify to 3.94M+ Statutory Records

Copy & paste one JSON snippet to let your AI assistant search 3.94M+ Hong Kong companies, verify 8-digit BRNs, inspect authentic ICRIS filing barcodes, and pre-screen HSBC HK / OCBC HK bank accounts (supports Zero-Key instant trial or 20 free daily queries with an API key).

Connect Claude Desktop, Cursor, Google Antigravity, Claude Code, or Dify / Coze directly to the 86hc.com Official MCP Server (com.86hc/hongkong-company). In 30 seconds, your AI assistant gains real-time access to 3,943,000+ Hong Kong companies, 8-digit BRNs, authentic ICRIS filing barcodes, and free corporate bank account pre-screening.

Capability 01 · Entity & Tax ID
Verify HK Companies & 8-Digit BRN

Search by English/Chinese name, CR No., or 8-digit BRN (official Foreign TIN for IRS Form W-8BEN-E). Batch-inspect up to 10 companies per call with former names & litigation checks.

Capability 02 · ICRIS Filings
Inspect Barcodes & Order NAR1 PDFs

Read real-time Companies Registry filing indexes (NAR1, NNC1, ND2A, NSC1) with authentic ICRIS barcodes and generate Stripe Checkout links or redeem account credits.

Capability 03 · 100% Free Banking KYB
Free HSBC HK & OCBC HK Pre-Screening

Evaluate corporate bank account opening eligibility, official bank tariff tiers, and KYC checklists at zero cost, or submit directly to our licensed TCSP (TC006431) desk.

1. 30-Second Quickstart (Copy & Paste Configuration)

1
Choose Mode (With Key or Zero-Key)Zero-Key works immediately (3 companies/day); free API Key unlocks 20 companies/day.
2
Select Client & Click CopyPick Cursor, Claude Desktop, Antigravity, CLI, or OpenAPI and copy the snippet in one click.
3
Paste & Ask Your AISave your client config file and copy any ready-made prompt from Section 2 below!
Step 1 · Auth Mode:
📂 Where to paste:

 

2. 4 Ready-to-Copy Prompts (Click Top-Right Button to Copy)

Once connected, copy any of the 4 prompts below and paste it directly into Claude, Cursor, or Antigravity:

Scenario ABatch Counterparty KYB & IRS Form W-8BEN-E Foreign TIN (8-Digit BRN)
Please use the hongkong-company MCP tool to search and batch-verify "HC BUSINESS LIMITED" and "TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED". Return a comparison table showing their CR No., 8-digit BRN (Foreign TIN for IRS Form W-8BEN-E Line 9b), incorporation date, statutory status (Live/Dissolved), former names, and any High Court litigation records.
Tools triggered automatically:search_companies → batch_get_company_details
Scenario BInspect Official ICRIS Filing Index & Order Latest Annual Return (Form NAR1)
List the official Companies Registry (ICRIS) filing index for Hong Kong company CR No. 2359520 (HC BUSINESS LIMITED), showing the filing date, form code (NAR1 / NNC1 / ND2A), authentic document barcode, and HKD fee. Then tell me which latest Annual Return (NAR1) I should order to verify its current directors and shareholding percentages.
Tools triggered automatically:get_company_filings (and create_filing_order after your confirmation)
Scenario C100% Free HSBC HK & OCBC HK Corporate Bank Account Pre-Screening
Our Hong Kong private limited company was incorporated 6 months ago in cross-border e-commerce and SaaS, with two Mainland Chinese natural person directors/shareholders and no BVI/Cayman layers. Please run assess_bank_account_eligibility to evaluate our eligibility for HSBC Hong Kong and OCBC Bank Hong Kong, including official bank fees and required KYC documents.
Tools triggered automatically:assess_bank_account_eligibility (100% free, zero credits consumed)
Scenario DScreen Former Names History & Compulsory Winding-Up (HCCW) Risk
Before we wire a USD 80,000 deposit to a Hong Kong supplier, please check its full statutory profile via hongkong-company MCP: verify whether it is still Live, whether it has changed its company name in the past 3 years, and whether it has any HCCW winding-up petitions or HCA High Court civil writs.
Tools triggered automatically:search_companies → batch_get_company_details

3. All 9 MCP Tools at a Glance

Tool NameWhat It DoesQuota & Safety Rule
search_companiesSearch 3.94M+ HK entities by English/Chinese name, 8-digit BRN, or CR No.Zero-Key: 15/day · With Key: 20/day
batch_get_company_detailsBatch-fetch 1–10 companies: 8-digit BRN, CR No., status, former names, 32 licences & court summary.Zero-Key: 3/day · With Key: 20/day (1 credit/entity)
get_company_filingsRead official Companies Registry (ICRIS) filing index with authentic document barcodes & HKD prices.100% Free · No quota deducted
create_filing_orderCreate an order for official PDF filings (NAR1, NNC1, BRC) via Stripe or account credits.Requires human confirmation before payment (+10 bonus credits/order)
check_filing_order_statusPoll order status and obtain signed PDF download URLs, invoices, and receipts.100% Free · Read-only
manage_account_creditsCheck remaining daily free quota, permanent credit balance, or generate a HK$ 100 top-up link.Read-only balance check; top-up requires confirmation
assess_bank_account_eligibilityEvaluate HSBC HK & OCBC HK corporate account eligibility, official bank fees & KYC checklist.100% Free · Zero-Key supported
submit_bank_account_applicationSubmit a free corporate bank account pre-screening application to licensed TCSP (TC006431).100% Free · Requires applicant confirmation
check_bank_application_statusTrack bank pre-screening progress and obtain Stage-2 encrypted document upload links.100% Free · Read-only

4. Sample JSON Output (Deterministic Statutory Schema)

Real response structure from batch_get_company_details & get_company_filings:
{
  "company_profile": {
    "cr_no": "2359520",
    "br_no": "66820292",
    "name_en": "HC BUSINESS LIMITED",
    "name_zh": "恒誠商務有限公司",
    "status": "Live",
    "incorporation_date": "2016-04-12",
    "company_type": "Private company limited by shares",
    "canonical_url": "https://www.86hc.com/en/hc-business-limited",
    "regulatory_licences": [
      {
        "regulator": "Companies Registry — TCSP Registry (Cap. 615)",
        "licence_no": "TC006431",
        "status": "Active"
      }
    ]
  },
  "latest_icris_filings": [
    {
      "doc_code": "NAR1",
      "doc_title": "Annual Return (Cap. 622 s.662)",
      "filing_date": "2026-04-12",
      "barcode": "1048293710293",
      "price_hkd": 28.00
    }
  ]
}
⚠️ Anti-Honeypot Rule for Developers: Never construct URLs using raw 7-digit CR numbers (e.g., /2359520). Raw numeric URLs are anti-scraper honeypots. Always use the canonical_url returned by search_companies.

5. Free Quotas & Credit Rules

Tier 1 · Zero-Key Trial
HK$ 0 / No signup

• 15 searches/day (search_companies)
• 3 company profiles/day
• Unlimited filing index & bank eligibility checks

Tier 2 · Free API Key (Recommended)
HK$ 0 / 20 Free Daily

• 20 searches + 20 full profiles/day (resets 00:00 HKT)
• +10 permanent bonus credits automatically gifted on every paid filing order

Tier 3 · Permanent Credit Pack
HK$ 100 / 100 Credits

• HK$ 1.00 per company profile
• Credits never expire & only deduct after your 20 daily free credits are used up

6. Endpoints, NPM / PyPI Packages & Discovery URLs

ResourceEndpoint URL / CommandAction
Streamable HTTP MCP RPChttps://www.86hc.com/wp-json/hkquery/v1/mcp/rpc
OpenAPI 3.1.0 Specificationhttps://www.86hc.com/wp-json/hkquery/v1/mcp/openapi.json
MCP Discovery Manifesthttps://www.86hc.com/.well-known/mcp.json
NPM STDIO Packagenpx -y hongkong-company-mcp
PyPI STDIO Packageuvx hongkong-company-mcp
LLM Knowledge Manifesthttps://www.86hc.com/llms-full.txt

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I test 86hc MCP immediately without registering an API Key?

Yes. Click "⚡ Zero-Key Instant Trial" in the Step 1 workbench above, copy the configuration, and paste it into Cursor or Claude Desktop. Every IP enjoys 15 free searches and 3 full company profile lookups per day without an API key.

Q2: Why should I use the 8-digit BRN instead of the 7-digit CR No. on IRS Form W-8BEN-E?

Under Hong Kong's Unique Business Identifier (UBI) regime (effective 27 December 2023) and the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310), the 8-digit Business Registration Number (br_no) issued by the Inland Revenue Department is the sole statutory Taxpayer Identification Number (Foreign TIN).

Q3: Will the AI deduct my credits or place paid filing orders without my permission?

Never. get_company_filings and assess_bank_account_eligibility are 100% free read-only tools. Paid filing orders (create_filing_order) strictly require your explicit confirmation.

Statutory Action Path

How to Proceed: Self-Service Retrieval vs Dedicated Licensed TCSP Support

86hc.com provides instant official ICRIS document downloads and corporate intelligence; HC BUSINESS LIMITED (TCSP TC006431) delivers full-scope corporate secretarial, audit, and compliance representation.

Option A · Instant Self-Service
Claim Your Free hkq_live_... API Key & One-Click MCP JSON Config

Operated by HC BUSINESS LIMITED (Licensed TCSP: TC006431). Log in to your 86hc.com User Console to generate your free hkq_live_... key (20 free company detail lookups/day + 20 searches/day) and copy pre-filled JSON configurations for Cursor, Claude Desktop, Antigravity, and Python.

Option B · Licensed TCSP Support
Entrust to HC BUSINESS LIMITED

Licensed under TCSP TC006431. Dedicated compliance specialists handle company secretarial changes, annual returns (NAR1), statutory filings, and CPA CTC certifications.

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Min Liu
Min Liu Senior Corporate Secretarial & Statutory Compliance Consultant
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Over 10 years of professional practice in Hong Kong corporate secretarial services. Has handled Companies Registry (CR) and Inland Revenue Department (IRD) statutory filings for more than 10,000 corporations. Highly proficient in Hong Kong profits tax filing, statutory corporate governance, anti-money laundering (AML/CFT) compliance, and Significant Controllers Register (SCR) regimes.

Tenure: 10+ Years in Corporate Secretariat10,000+ Corporate Registry & Tax Filings HandledHC BUSINESS LIMITED (恒诚商务) · TCSP: TC006431
Statutory Compliance & Regulatory Notice

Regulatory Boundaries: The intelligence, regulatory analysis, and statutory filing guidelines provided in this article are synthesized from official statutory registries (including the Hong Kong Companies Registry, Inland Revenue Department, Securities and Futures Commission, and Official Receiver's Office) for risk due diligence and research purposes only. HC BUSINESS LIMITED is an independent corporate search and due diligence research firm, not a law firm or CPA practice. Nothing herein constitutes formal legal advice, judicial representation, or tax opinions. Where statutory certified true copies (CTC) or formal legal opinions are required, they are independently rendered by Hong Kong practising solicitors or independent certified public accountants (practising) under applicable regulatory frameworks.