Co-working space or virtual office is gaining popular as startups /businessmen realize its flexibility and cost-effectiveness during the pandemic time. However, you have to ensure your business registration certificate be displayed properly by the business centre or the secretarial/accountancy practice to avoid failure to comply with the Business Registration Ordinance which may result in a maximum fine of HK$5,000 and imprisonment for one (1) year.
According to The Business Registration Ordinance, all persons who run a business in Hong Kong, whether as a sole proprietor, partnership or limited company, are required to register with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) within one month from the commencement date of business and display a valid Business Registration Certificate (BR) at the business place. Failure to do so may have the penalty as stated above.
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