This corporate encyclopedia dossier is compiled and cross-verified from official statutory filings at the Hong Kong Companies Registry (ICRIS) and the Inland Revenue Department Business Registration Office (BRO), official overseas representative office records published by the China Foreign Trade Centre (Group) and the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair, cantonfair.org.cn), and institutional trade bulletins from the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) and the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong (CMA). All 11-digit reference numbers cited herein (e.g., 23102557262, 23102587681, 22202924817, SH000190329) are authentic ICRIS Document Barcodes.
SOLID CHANNEL COMPANY LIMITED (悅泰有限公司 / 悦泰有限公司, HK Company No.: 0190609, Business Registration No. BRN: 11074038) is a Hong Kong private company limited by shares incorporated on 5 June 1987 under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), maintaining a continuous Live (Active) statutory track record for over 39 years. Its statutory registered office and public service counter are located at Room 3106–3107, 31/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Institutionally, Solid Channel Company Limited is the sole direct overseas subsidiary of the China Foreign Trade Centre (Group)—an institution directly affiliated with the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC (MOFCOM)—and operates officially as the Canton Fair Hong Kong Representative Office and Canton Fair Hong Kong Buyer Service Centre. It serves as the primary Hong Kong gateway for global and HK/Macau buyers attending the biannual China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, providing free remote issuance and replacement of Canton Fair Overseas Buyer Badges, official visa invitation letters via the BEST platform, "Trade Bridge" B2B matchmaking events, and travel facilitation. This dossier also documents the company's 10 recent ICRIS statutory filings (including the 30 June 2026 Annual Return 23102557262 and 11 September 2026 director changes 23102587681) and disambiguates it from 4 unaffiliated private Hong Kong companies whose English names contain the words "CANTON FAIR".
1. Statutory Registration Profile, ICRIS Identifiers & Institutional Affiliation
For international buying offices in Hong Kong, overseas importers, and Hong Kong/Macau trade associations, verifying the legal entity behind the Canton Fair Hong Kong Representative Office is essential for official badge accreditation and trade cooperation. According to public registers at the Hong Kong Companies Registry (ICRIS) and the Business Registration Office (BRO), the statutory profile of SOLID CHANNEL COMPANY LIMITED (悅泰有限公司) is as follows[1][2]:
| Statutory & Institutional Dimension | HKSAR Companies Registry (ICRIS) / BRO / Official Canton Fair Record |
|---|---|
| Official English Name | SOLID CHANNEL COMPANY LIMITED |
| Official Chinese Name | 悅泰有限公司 (Simplified Chinese: 悦泰有限公司) |
| HK Company Number (CR No.) | 0190609 (Incorporation Date: 1987-06-05; a 39-year veteran entity originally formed under the predecessor Companies Ordinance Cap. 32 and transitioned to Cap. 622) |
| Business Registration No. (BRN / UBI) | 11074038 (Unique Business Identifier UBI Reference Document Barcode: SH000190329, recorded on 2023-12-27) |
| Company Category & Governing Law | Private company limited by shares · Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) |
| Current Legal Status | Live (Active) · Annual Return (Form NAR1) Anniversary Month: June |
| Parent Institution & Mandate | Sole Overseas Direct Subsidiary of China Foreign Trade Centre (Group) (an institution directly under the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC and official organizer of the Canton Fair)[2][3] |
| Official Representative Titles | Canton Fair Hong Kong Representative Office China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) Hong Kong Buyer Service Centre[2] |
| Registered Office & Service Counter | ROOM 3106-07, 31/F, OFFICE TOWER, CONVENTION PLAZA, 1 HARBOUR ROAD, WAN CHAI, HONG KONG 香港灣仔港灣道1號會展廣場辦公大樓31樓3106-3107室 (Adjacent to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre HKCEC & MTR Exhibition Centre Station Exit B3 / Wan Chai Station Exit A5) |
| Official Hotline, Fax & Email | Hotline: (852) 2877 1318 · Fax: (852) 2838 3169 · Official Email: cs@cantonfair.org.cn[2] |
| Name Evolution History | Continuously registered as "SOLID CHANNEL COMPANY LIMITED (悅泰有限公司)" since incorporation on 5 June 1987, with zero name changes over 39 years[1] |
2. Corporate Background: 39 Years as China Foreign Trade Centre's Sole Overseas Subsidiary
Founded in the spring of 1957, the China Import and Export Fair (widely known as the Canton Fair) is co-hosted every spring and autumn in Pazhou, Guangzhou by the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC and the People's Government of Guangdong Province, and organized by the China Foreign Trade Centre (Group). Throughout the Canton Fair's nearly seven-decade history, Hong Kong has served as the most important international transit hub and largest source of overseas buyers[2][4]:
1. Historical Incorporation in June 1987 & Strategic Location at Convention Plaza
- Establishing the Official Hong Kong Bridgehead (1987): During the rapid expansion of Pearl River Delta export manufacturing in the late 1980s, global retail buyers from North America, Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia established regional sourcing headquarters in Hong Kong before traveling to Guangzhou for the Canton Fair. On 5 June 1987, the China Foreign Trade Centre incorporated SOLID CHANNEL COMPANY LIMITED (CR No.: 0190609) in Hong Kong—its name signifying a "solid channel" connecting Chinese foreign trade with international buyers[1][2];
- Co-Located with HKCEC at Convention Plaza, Wan Chai: Following the completion of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and the adjoining Convention Plaza Office Tower at 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Solid Channel Company Limited established its permanent headquarters at Rooms
3106–3107on the 31st Floor. This strategic location allows international buyers attending Hong Kong trade shows in April and October to walk upstairs to the 31st floor of Convention Plaza and obtain their official Canton Fair Buyer Badges before heading to Guangzhou[2].
2. Four Core Functions of Solid Channel Company Limited (Canton Fair HK Office)
| Official Mandate Pillar | Target Audience, Operational Scope & Cross-Border Trade Value |
|---|---|
| 1. Global & HK/Macau Buyer Promotion | Organizes biannual Canton Fair Hong Kong Promotion Conferences and roadshows in partnership with Hong Kong's major chambers of commerce (CGCC, CMA, FHKI, HKGCC), Macau trade associations, and foreign chambers in Hong Kong[3][4]. |
| 2. Remote Overseas Buyer Badge Issuing Counter | Operates as the official remote registration counter in Hong Kong where overseas buyers holding Foreign Passports, HK/Macau Home Return Permits, or Taiwan Compatriot Permits can pre-register online and collect physical multi-session Canton Fair Buyer Badges free of charge in Wan Chai—bypassing queues at the Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou[2][5]. |
| 3. Official Invitation Letters & Travel Facilitation | Assists expatriate buyers and international executives in obtaining official Canton Fair Invitation Letters via the BEST platform for Chinese business (M) visa applications, while coordinating airline (e.g., Cathay Pacific), West Kowloon High-Speed Rail, Pazhou Ferry Terminal, and hotel hospitality packages[2][5]. |
| 4. "Trade Bridge" B2B Sourcing Matchmaking | Hosts year-round online and offline "Trade Bridge (貿易之橋)" VIP sourcing matchmaking sessions connecting Hong Kong buying offices, global retail chains, and verified mainland manufacturing bases (for digital B2B export onboarding in HK, see also our Corpable Marketing Alibaba.com HK Authorized Partner Dossier)[3][6]. |
3. Practical Guide: How Overseas & HK Buyers Obtain a Free Canton Fair Buyer Badge at Room 3106–07, Convention Plaza
Ahead of each Spring (April 15 – May 5) and Autumn (October 15 – November 4) Canton Fair session, thousands of Hong Kong merchants, expatriate sourcing directors, and international buyers visit Solid Channel Company Limited (Canton Fair Hong Kong Representative Office) in Wan Chai to collect or replace their Buyer Badges. Below is the official 4-step procedure[2][5]:
1. Eligible Identity Documents Accepted at the Hong Kong Office
- Three Accepted Overseas Identity Documents (Original Required): (1) Foreign Passport; (2) Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents (Home Return Permit / 回鄉證); or (3) Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents (Taiwan Compatriot Permit / 台胞證)[5];
- Scope Note: As an overseas remote accrediting center, the Hong Kong office exclusively processes badges for holders of the three document types above. Mainland Chinese ID card holders or ordinary PRC passport holders (without a 1+ year overseas work visa or permanent residency) must register through domestic buyer channels in Guangzhou[5].
2. Four-Step Free Application & Collection Workflow (BEST Pre-Registration → Wan Chai Pickup)
- Step 1 (Online Pre-Registration via BEST): Log in to the Canton Fair Buyer E-Service Tool (BEST Platform,
https://buyer.cantonfair.org.cn/), submit your personal profile, company details (including your Hong Kong company name and 8-digit BRN), and passport-style photo, and download the Pre-Registration Receipt with QR Code[5]; - Step 2 (Prepare Three Required Items): Bring in person: (a) Original Foreign Passport, Home Return Permit, or Taiwan Compatriot Permit; (b) Printed or digital Pre-Registration QR Code Receipt; and (c) Your corporate Business Card[5];
- Step 3 (In-Person Collection at Room 3106–07, Convention Plaza): Visit Room 3106–3107, 31/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai (Hotline:
+852 2877 1318) during office hours (Mon–Fri10:00–12:00&14:00–16:30/17:00) to verify your identity and print your physical Canton Fair Overseas Buyer Badge on the spot[2][5]; - Step 4 (Multi-Session Validity & Free Remote Replacement): The Canton Fair Overseas Buyer Badge is a reusable IC card valid across multiple sessions. First-time badge issuance and remote QR re-registration replacements at the Hong Kong Representative Office are typically free of charge (replacing a badge automatically deactivates the old card; please call
+852 2877 1318prior to visiting to confirm peak-season weekend hours)[5].
4. Complete ICRIS Statutory Filing Barcodes (10 Verified Records) & Corporate Governance Analysis
Pursuant to the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), below is the verified ledger of the 10 recent official statutory filings and authentic 11-digit ICRIS Document Barcodes for SOLID CHANNEL COMPANY LIMITED (CR: 0190609 / BRN: 11074038)[1]:
| Filing Date | Form Code | Official ICRIS Statutory Document Title & Governance Context | Pages | ICRIS Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-09-11 | Form ND4 | Notice of Resignation of Company Secretary and Director (English) | 2 pp | 23102587683 |
2026-09-11 | Form ND4 | Notice of Resignation of Company Secretary and Director (English) | 2 pp | 23102587682 |
2026-09-11 | Form ND2A | Notice of Change of Company Secretary and Director (Appointment / Cessation — routine board rotation ahead of the Autumn 2026 Canton Fair) | 6 pp | 23102587681 |
2026-06-30 | Form NAR1 | Annual Return 2026 (Form NAR1 — discloses current share capital, shareholding, and active directors) | 10 pp | 23102557262 |
2025-06-26 | Form NAR1 | Annual Return 2025 (Form NAR1) | 10 pp | 22202924817 |
2024-07-02 | Form NAR1 | Annual Return 2024 (Form NAR1) | 10 pp | 23202432392 |
2023-12-27 | BRN_REF | Reference Document on Business Registration Number (11074038) as Unique Business Identifier (UBI) | 1 p | SH000190329 |
2023-09-25 | Form NAR1 | Annual Return 2023 (Form NAR1) | 9 pp | 23302119743 |
2023-06-23 | Form ND2A | Notice of Change of Company Secretary and Director (Appointment / Cessation) | 3 pp | 22502310585 |
2022-06-30 | Form NAR1 | Annual Return 2022 (Form NAR1) | 10 pp | 23501931939 |
Key Governance Insights from ICRIS Filings
- 39-Year Unbroken Compliance & June Annual Return Cycle: Since its incorporation in June 1987, Solid Channel Company Limited has consistently filed its 9-to-10-page English Form NAR1 Annual Return (such as
23102557262in 2026 and22202924817in 2025) on schedule every summer under Section 662 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622); - Synchronized "Form ND2A + Form ND4" Filings During Executive Rotations: Public trade records note that past and current executives of Solid Channel Company Limited include former General Managers Xie Yingqun and Huang Shaohong, Deputy General Manager Yu Yi, and Manager Li Mengdi[3][4]. Whenever the parent China Foreign Trade Centre (Group) rotates its seconded executives in Hong Kong, the company secretary files synchronized Form ND2A and Form ND4 notices on the exact same day—as evidenced by the consecutive barcodes
23102587681(ND2A, 6 pp),23102587682(ND4, 2 pp), and23102587683(ND4, 2 pp) filed on 11 September 2026[1].
5. Counterparty KYB Disambiguation: Official Canton Fair HK Office (Solid Channel) vs. Private HK Entities Named "Canton Fair"
During cross-border KYB due diligence, international buyers searching the Hong Kong Companies Registry for the keyword "CANTON FAIR" frequently encounter four private companies that incorporate "Canton Fair" into their English names. Below is an authoritative disambiguation table comparing the official representative entity against these four private companies[1]:
| HK Corporate Name (EN / ZH) | CR No. / BRN | Inc. Date / Status | Institutional Role, Registered Address & KYB Verification Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
SOLID CHANNEL COMPANY LIMITED悅泰有限公司 | CR: 0190609BRN: 11074038 | 1987-06-05Live (Active) | [SOLE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE ENTITY] Sole overseas direct subsidiary of China Foreign Trade Centre (Group) & Official Canton Fair Hong Kong Representative Office at Rm 3106–07, 31/F, Convention Plaza, Wan Chai (2026 NAR1 Barcode: 23102557262). |
CANTON FAIR IMP. & EXP. CO., LIMITED交易會進出口有限公司 | CR: 1036721BRN: 36631976 | 2006-04-07Live (Active) | Private Trading Company (Non-Official): Registered at Rm 13, 27/F, Ho King Commercial Centre, 2–16 Fa Yuen Street, Mong Kok (2026 NAR1 Barcode: 22102106217). An independent private trading entity unaffiliated with the official Canton Fair organizer. |
CANTON FAIR LIMITED漢輝有限公司 | CR: 1341170BRN: 50747244 | 2009-05-27Live (Active) | Private Company (Non-Official): Its official Chinese name is "漢輝有限公司 (Hon Fai Limited)" while using CANTON FAIR LIMITED as its English name, registered in Ping Long, Tai Po (NAR1 Barcode: 22602066918). Unaffiliated with the Canton Fair organizer. |
CANTON FAIR INSPECTION CENTER LIMITED廣州交易會驗貨服務中心有限公司 | CR: 2085066BRN: 63224869 | 2014-04-08Live (Active) | Private Company (Non-Official): Registered at Rm 603, 6/F, Hang Pont Commercial Building, 31 Tonkin Street, Sham Shui Po; had Cap. 622 s.744(3) striking-off reference filings in 2017 (Barcodes: 40012072948, 40012309404). |
canton fair inspection limited廣正檢驗有限公司 | CR: 1698390BRN: 59337373 | 2012-01-11Dissolved | Dissolved Private Company: Deregistered and dissolved on 20 July 2018 pursuant to Section 751(3) of the Companies Ordinance (Barcode: 40013601463). |
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Solid Channel Company Limited
Q1: What is SOLID CHANNEL COMPANY LIMITED (悅泰有限公司) and how is it connected to the Canton Fair?
SOLID CHANNEL COMPANY LIMITED (悅泰有限公司, CR No.: 0190609, BRN: 11074038), incorporated in Hong Kong on 5 June 1987, is the sole direct overseas subsidiary of the China Foreign Trade Centre (Group) (an institution directly under China's Ministry of Commerce). It operates officially as the Canton Fair Hong Kong Representative Office and Canton Fair Hong Kong Buyer Service Centre.
Q2: What are the address, phone number, and opening hours of the Canton Fair Hong Kong Representative Office?
The office is located at Room 3106–3107, 31/F, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (next to the HKCEC and MTR Exhibition Centre Station). Its customer service hotline is (852) 2877 1318, fax is (852) 2838 3169, and email is cs@cantonfair.org.cn. Standard office hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:30/17:00 (closed on weekends and HK public holidays, with special weekend sessions often added right before the Canton Fair opens).
Q3: How can overseas and Hong Kong buyers apply for a free Canton Fair Buyer Badge in Wan Chai?
Buyers holding an original Foreign Passport, HK/Macau Home Return Permit, or Taiwan Compatriot Permit should first complete online pre-registration via the official Canton Fair BEST Platform (buyer.cantonfair.org.cn) to obtain a QR code receipt. Then, bring in person: (1) your original eligible identity document, (2) your pre-registration QR code receipt, and (3) your company business card to Room 3106–3107, 31/F, Convention Plaza, Wan Chai to receive your physical multi-session Buyer Badge free of charge.
Q4: Are "CANTON FAIR LIMITED (CR: 1341170)" or "CANTON FAIR IMP. & EXP. CO., LIMITED (CR: 1036721)" official Canton Fair entities?
No. The only official Hong Kong corporate entity of the Canton Fair (China Foreign Trade Centre Group) is SOLID CHANNEL COMPANY LIMITED (悅泰有限公司, CR: 0190609, BRN: 11074038). Private companies whose English names contain "Canton Fair"—such as CANTON FAIR LIMITED (漢輝有限公司, CR: 1341170) and CANTON FAIR IMP. & EXP. CO., LIMITED (CR: 1036721)—are independent private companies unaffiliated with the Canton Fair organizer.
7. Authoritative Data Sources, Statutory Registries & External Official Citations
- [1] HKSAR Companies Registry (ICRIS) & IRD Business Registration Office (BRO): Statutory dossier and 10 recent filing indexes for SOLID CHANNEL COMPANY LIMITED (悅泰有限公司, CR: 0190609 / BRN: 11074038; including 2026 Form NAR1
23102557262, 2026 Form ND2A23102587681, 2025 Form NAR122202924817, and UBI ReferenceSH000190329). Official ICRIS Portal · 86hc.com ICRIS Search · BRN Verification Portal - [2] China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) Official Portal:Canton Fair Hong Kong Representative Office (Managed by Solid Channel Company Limited / 悅泰有限公司) Directory, Room 3106–3107 Convention Plaza Contact Info & Overseas Buyer Guide, Official Canton Fair Website (cantonfair.org.cn).
- [3] Ministry of Commerce of the PRC (MOFCOM) & China Foreign Trade Centre (Group): Institutional profile of China Foreign Trade Centre (Group), "Trade Bridge" global sourcing matchmaking program, and Hong Kong Buyer Service Centre mandate, MOFCOM Official Portal.
- [4] Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) & Hong Kong Trade Bulletins: Records of Canton Fair Hong Kong Representative Office (Solid Channel Company Limited) chamber visits, Hong Kong promotion conferences, and buyer delegation coordination, CGCC Official Website.
- [5] Canton Fair Buyer E-Service Tool (BEST Platform) Remote Badge Guidelines: Official rules for pre-registering and collecting Overseas Buyer Badges at the Hong Kong Representative Office, Canton Fair BEST Platform.
- [6] Industrial Association of Macau & Greater Bay Area Chamber Liaison Records: Trade promotion and buyer matchmaking exchanges conducted by China Foreign Trade Centre Group's Solid Channel Company Limited.