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Hong Kong University Corporate Directory
Cap. 622A Restricted Title
409 Registered Entities
86HC Statutory Naming & Admittance Essence
Under Cap. 622A, 'University' is strictly restricted. Only recognized statutory or accredited post-secondary universities may use the term.
Statutory Basis & Admittance
Legal Reference: Cap. 622A Regulation 2 & Cap. 320 Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance
Regulatory Tier:
Restricted Title (Prior Consent Required)
Due Diligence & Verification Focus
Strict restricted term: detect degree mills exploiting nominal HK companies without Education Bureau approval.
Statutory Regulatory Authority
Regulated business activities under this title align with official regulatory registers.
View Official Licensed Register (EDUCATION)Frequently Asked Questions on Hong Kong "University" Entities
Q1: What are the statutory requirements for incorporating a "University" entity in Hong Kong?
A: Under Cap. 622A, 'University' is strictly restricted. Only recognized statutory or accredited post-secondary universities may use the term.
Q2: How to conduct anti-fraud due diligence on "University" entities before business cooperation?
A: Strict restricted term: detect degree mills exploiting nominal HK companies without Education Bureau approval. In addition, it is strongly advised to inspect the latest Annual Return and Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Business Registration Certificate.
Q3: If a "University" entity shows status "Dissolved", does it still hold due diligence value?
A: It retains significant legal verification and historical credit tracing value. For dissolved entities with historical litigation, debt disputes, or trademark squatting, historical directors registers, Articles of Association, and official winding-up dossiers remain accessible via 86hc.