Commercial Loan Agreement (Corporate Borrower)
Simple commercial loan Agreement between corporations (related or unrelated). This is drafted at in neutral form.
Finance and Compliance
Investment Agreement – Single Investor
An investment agreement is a contract defining the terms of investment which a single investor invests in a company owned by managers / founders. The agreement is drafted in neutral form.
Deed of Adherence to Agreement
Deed of adherence for a new party to become a party to a Joint Venture / Shareholders’ Agreement by virtue of being transferred existing shares / allotted new shares.
Company Acquisition Agreement – Simple
A simple company acquisition agreement between a Buyer and a Seller with no warranties. This is suitable for an intra-group restructure/transfer.
Due Diligence Checklist for Startup
This is a due diligence checklist for Angel Investor / Venture Capital / Private Equity to invest in startups.
Company Incorporation Questionnaire / Checklist
Questionnaire/Checklist for the Incorporation of Company – Basic information required to incorporate the company and carry out any subsequent formalities.
Can I use my personal bank account for my business?
Whether a business owner should use his personal bank account or open a corporate bank account is one of the vital concerns when starting one’s own business. There is no legal obligation for a company to create a corporate bank account, although doing so could be beneficial both financially and administratively. This article will explain … Read more
Can I receive payment from a third party who is not my customer for my goods and services? Would there be any money laundering issues from receiving third-party payments?
Requests from clients for third-party payment arrangements should normally be refused. Requiring a third-party to receive a client’s funds should be rare. Such arrangements are acceptable in exceptional and legitimate circumstances due to the financial crime and compliance risks associated with such transactions. For instance, third-party payments may be used to disguise the true beneficial … Read more
Do I need a license to engage in cryptocurrency-related investment activities?
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have established a new economy and thereby brought new investment opportunities. Without direct legislation regulating the use of cryptocurrencies in Hong Kong, there lies a certain degree of uncertainty regarding how they can be used legitimately. This article will explain (i) the relevant regulated activities; (ii) the Securities and Futures Commission … Read more
Can I transfer the shares of my company?
The shareholders of a Hong Kong company may choose to transfer their shares either by sale or gift to an existing or a new shareholder at any time. A share transfer may be triggered to, for instance, facilitate the restructuring of a company or the rearrangement of profit sharing or ownership etc. However, such transfer … Read more