Commercial Loan Agreement (Corporate Borrower)
Simple commercial loan Agreement between corporations (related or unrelated). This is drafted at in neutral form.
Finance and Compliance
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.
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.
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