Hong Kong Business Name Registration (BRN) Application Form

Streamline Your Hong Kong Business Registration with Paperform

Registering a business name in Hong Kong is a critical first step for sole proprietors and partnerships looking to establish their presence in one of Asia's leading financial hubs. Our Hong Kong Business Name Registration (BRN) Application Form template simplifies the entire process, helping you submit accurate applications to the Companies Registry while ensuring compliance with Hong Kong's regulatory requirements.

Built for Hong Kong entrepreneurs and business services professionals

This template is designed specifically for business consultants, company secretaries, accounting firms, legal practitioners, and entrepreneurs who need to handle business name registration applications efficiently. Whether you're a corporate services provider managing multiple client registrations or a first-time business owner navigating the Hong Kong regulatory landscape, this form captures all essential information required by the Companies Registry.

The form includes intelligent validation for Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID) numbers, business nature descriptions aligned with the Business Registration Ordinance, and automatic checks to help identify potential name conflicts before submission. With built-in conditional logic, the form adapts based on business structure (sole proprietorship vs. partnership) and ensures all mandatory fields are completed according to CR specifications.

Automate your business registration workflow with Stepper

Once submitted, you can use Stepper to transform each BRN application into a complete workflow. Automatically route applications to your team for review, trigger name searches in your internal database, send follow-up emails to clients for missing documents, and update your CRM or case management system—all without manual data entry. For professional services firms handling dozens of registrations monthly, this automation turns a paper-heavy process into a streamlined digital workflow.

Professional, compliant forms that match your brand

Paperform's document-style editor lets you customize this template to match your firm's branding while maintaining all the regulatory fields required for Hong Kong business registration. Embed it on your website, send it as a secure link to clients, or use it internally for client intake. With SOC 2 Type II compliance and data residency controls, you can trust that sensitive client information—including HKID numbers and business details—is handled securely throughout the registration process.

Perfect for corporate service providers, accounting firms, legal practices, business centers, and company formation specialists across Hong Kong, this template helps you deliver faster, more accurate business registration services while keeping everything organized in one place.