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CAP. 310]

Business Registration

[1987 Ed.

Originally 6 of 1959.

CHAPTER 310

BUSINESS REGISTRATION

To amend the law relating to the registration of businesses in Hong Kong. (Amended, 12 of 1985, s. 29(1))

L.N. 64/74. #5 of 1989.

30 of 1974.

L.N. 88/75. 27/90

32 of 1975.

L.N. 95/76. 27 of 1976. L.N. 93/79. L.N. 118/79. L.N. 147/83. 56 of 1984. L.N. 66/85. 12 of 1985. 25 of 1987.

[6 February 1959.]

Short title.

Interpretation.

(Cap. 112.)

Schedule.

(Cap. 32.)

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Business Registration Ordinance.

2. (1) In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires- "business" means any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship, profession, calling or other activity carried on for the purpose of gain and also means a club; (Amended, L.N. 88/75 and 32 of 1975, s. 2)

"certification" means certification by the Commissioner under section 19; (Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2)

"club" means any corporation or association of persons formed for the purpose of affording its members facilities for social intercourse or recreation and which-

(a) provides services for its members (whether or not for the purposes of gain); and

(b) has club premises of which its members have a right of exclusive use; (Added, L.N. 88/75 and 32 of 1975, s. 2)

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Inland Revenue appointed under the Inland Revenue Ordinance;

"duplicate" in relation to a branch registration certificate means a duplicate thereof issued under regulations made under section 14; (Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2)

"duplicate" in relation to a business registration certificate means a duplicate thereof issued under regulations made under section 14; (Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2)

"levy" means the amount prescribed in item 6 of the Schedule; (Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2)

"place of business" includes in relation to-

(a) a company incorporated in Hong Kong under the Companies Ordinance, its registered office; and

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CAP. 310] Business Registration [1987 Ed. Originally 6 of 1959. CHAPTER 310 BUSINESS REGISTRATION To amend the law relating to the registration of businesses in Hong Kong. (Amended, 12 of 1985, s. 29(1)) L.N. 64/74. #5 of 1989. 30 of 1974. L.N. 88/75. 27/90 32 of 1975. L.N. 95/76. 27 of 1976. L.N. 93/79. L.N. 118/79. L.N. 147/83. 56 of 1984. L.N. 66/85. 12 of 1985. 25 of 1987. [6 February 1959.] Short title. Interpretation. (Cap. 112.) Schedule. (Cap. 32.) 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Business Registration Ordinance. 2. (1) In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires- "business" means any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship, profession, calling or other activity carried on for the purpose of gain and also means a club; (Amended, L.N. 88/75 and 32 of 1975, s. 2) "certification" means certification by the Commissioner under section 19; (Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2) "club" means any corporation or association of persons formed for the purpose of affording its members facilities for social intercourse or recreation and which- (a) provides services for its members (whether or not for the purposes of gain); and (b) has club premises of which its members have a right of exclusive use; (Added, L.N. 88/75 and 32 of 1975, s. 2) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Inland Revenue appointed under the Inland Revenue Ordinance; "duplicate" in relation to a branch registration certificate means a duplicate thereof issued under regulations made under section 14; (Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2) "duplicate" in relation to a business registration certificate means a duplicate thereof issued under regulations made under section 14; (Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2) "levy" means the amount prescribed in item 6 of the Schedule; (Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2) "place of business" includes in relation to- (a) a company incorporated in Hong Kong under the Companies Ordinance, its registered office; and
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2 CAP. 310] Business Registration [1987 Ed. Originally 6 of 1959. CHAPTER 310 BUSINESS REGISTRATION To amend the law relating to the registration of businesses in Hong Kong. (Amended, 12 of 1985, s. 29(1)) L.N. 64/74. #5 of 1989. 30 of 1974. L.N. 88/75. 27/90 32 of 1975. L.N. 95/76. 27 of 1976. L.N. 93/79. L.N. 118/79. L.N. 147/83. 56 of 1984. L.N. 66/85. 12 of 1985. 25 of 1987. [6 February 1959.] Short title. Interpretation. (Cap. 112.) Schedule. (Cap. 32.) 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Business Registration Ordinance. 2. (1) In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires- "business" means any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship, profession, calling or other activity carried on for the purpose of gain and also means a club; (Amended, L.N. 88/75 and 32 of 1975, s. 2) "certification" means certification by the Commissioner under section 19; (Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2) "club" means any corporation or association of persons formed for the purpose of affording its members facilities for social inter- course or recreation and which- (a) provides services for its members (whether or not for the purposes of gain); and (b) has club premises of which its members have a right of exclusive use; ( Added, L.N. 88/75 and 32 of 1975, s. 2) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Inland Revenue appointed under the Inland Revenue Ordinance; "duplicate" in relation to a branch registration certificate means a duplicate thereof issued under regulations made under sec- tion 14; (Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2) "duplicate" in relation to a business registration certificate means a duplicate thereof issued under regulations made under sec- tion 14; (Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2) "levy" means the amount prescribed in item 6 of the Schedule; ( Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2) "place of business" includes in relation to- (a) a company incorporated in Hong Kong under the Com- panies Ordinance, its registered office; and
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CAP. 310]

Business Registration

[1987 Ed.

Originally 6 of 1959.

CHAPTER 310

BUSINESS REGISTRATION

To amend the law relating to the registration of businesses in Hong

Kong. (Amended, 12 of 1985, s. 29(1))

L.N. 64/74. #5 of 1989.

30 of 1974.

L.N. 88/75. 27/90

32 of 1975.

L.N. 95/76. 27 of 1976. L.N. 93/79. L.N. 118/79. L.N. 147/83. 56 of 1984. L.N. 66/85. 12 of 1985. 25 of 1987.

[6 February 1959.]

Short title.

Interpretation.

(Cap. 112.)

Schedule.

(Cap. 32.)

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Business Registration Ordinance.

2. (1) In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires- "business" means any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship, profession, calling or other activity carried on for the purpose of gain and also means a club; (Amended, L.N. 88/75 and 32 of 1975, s. 2)

"certification" means certification by the Commissioner under

section 19; (Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2)

"club" means any corporation or association of persons formed for the purpose of affording its members facilities for social inter- course or recreation and which-

(a) provides services for its members (whether or not for the

purposes of gain); and

(b) has club premises of which its members have a right of

exclusive use; ( Added, L.N. 88/75 and 32 of 1975, s. 2)

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Inland Revenue

appointed under the Inland Revenue Ordinance;

"duplicate" in relation to a branch registration certificate means a duplicate thereof issued under regulations made under sec- tion 14; (Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2)

"duplicate" in relation to a business registration certificate means a duplicate thereof issued under regulations made under sec- tion 14; (Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2)

"levy" means the amount prescribed in item 6 of the Schedule;

( Added, 56 of 1984, s. 2)

"place of business" includes in relation to-

(a) a company incorporated in Hong Kong under the Com-

panies Ordinance, its registered office; and

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