THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2015017
Event Name	:	Introduction to New Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622)
CPD Code	:	Formal Events
Speaker	:	Mr. Antony Sin Mr Sin, practising barrister-at-law, has worked as tax consultant in one of the Big 4 international accounting firm. He was awarded the Master of Laws (Business and Corporate Law) from the University of London and the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from the University of Hong Kong. He is also a member of the Taxation Institute of Hong Kong and a Certified Tax Advisor (Hong Kong). He has been serving as member and adjudicator of various appeal boards of the HKSAR.
Event Date	:	2015-02-13
Event Time	:	7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Registration Closing Date	:	2015-01-30
CPD Hour(s)	:	1.5
Venue	:	Surveyors Learning Centre, Room 120712/F, Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Division	:	BSD QSD
Organizer	:	BSD/QSD
Fee	:	HK$120 for members, HK$200 for non-members (HK$30 walk-in surcharge for all pricings listed)
Priority	:	Priority will be given to HKIS BSD & QSD Members and HKICM Members; First-come first served
Language	:	Cantonese supplemented by English
Details	:	In this talk, the speaker will cover the following topics:- Introduction to the new Companies Ordinance (Cap.622) and the new Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap.32) Essential updates in Hong Kong company law as of 3 March 2014 Changes in Function and Format of Articles of Association, the five mandatory articles and model articles New requirements for disclosure of company name New sets of documentation for opening a company bank account for HK-incorporated and non-Hong Kong companies Additional essential elements for company meeting such as directors, sole director, shareholders & sole shareholder, IT technology, and written resolution in lieu of meetings Operation of "Turquand's Rules" under common law and the new statutory indoor management rule and its significance in banking industry New requirements for registration of charge and charge instrument
Remarks	:	FULL Notes
Payment	:	HKD 120
Face-to-Face/Zoom	:	Please refer to the remarks

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