Certificate of Commencement of Business

The Companies (Amendment) Ordinance 2018 has reintroduced the concept of Certificate of Commencement of Business with effect from 2 November 2018. Under the new Ordinance, no company will be entitled to commence its operations or exercise any borrowing powers unless it has filed within 180 days from its Incorporation a “declaration” stating:

  • That the Subscribers to the Memorandum of the company have paid the value of shares agreed to be taken;
  • That the Company has filed a verification of its registered office address with the Registrar of Companies.

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How to convert Proprietorship to a Private Limited Company

Many small business owners start out as sole proprietors of their firms. Sole proprietorship is the most common and simplest form of business structure. This form of business has its own advantages: easy formation, limited paperwork, small capital requirement, and minimum compliance requirements.

As the business starts spreading its roots, the next logical move would be to expand operations to accommodate large business needs. The experience acquired as a sole proprietor helps the entrepreneur to build a stronger foundation for his business when he chooses to transform it into a Private Limited Company. Continue reading “How to convert Proprietorship to a Private Limited Company”