A company secretary holds many legal responsibilities in Hong Kong:

1. Part of the requirements for company requirement.
   A company secretary is a key factor in company incorporation within the jurisdiction of Hong Kong. You cannot incorporate your company successfully without a company secretary.
2. Update and maintain all the statutory books of the company.
   A company secretary ensures that the company reports, and accounts are captured, published, and then distributed to the shareholders and directors. These reports include changes to the company name, changes to the leadership in terms of directors and shareholders, or relocation of the Registered Address.
3. The middleman between the government and the company.
   He/she makes all government-related communication and receives all government communication.
4. Oversee company’s strategic goals, policies, laws, and regulations that affect the business structure.
5. General and board meetings of the company.
   He/she arranges and attends all general and board meetings of the company. While there, he/she records the minutes of the meeting and ensures that all the decisions arrived at complying with the government stipulated company laws and regulations.
6. Distribution and transfer of shares.
   A company secretary is also responsible for the distribution and transfer of shares from one shareholder to another or to anew shareholder.
7. Prepare and fill annual returns.
   He/she ensures that in addition to his/her signature, the director and the official representative also sign these important documents before they are submitted to the relevant government authorities. Ensures the fulfillment of tax obligations.

‍