Hong Kong Regulations

COMPANIES (FORMS) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 6

Translations

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) A translation of a document shall be deemed to be a certified translation
in the prescribed manner for the purposes of the Ordinance if-

   (a)  it is certified by the person making the translation to be a correct
        translation; and

   (b)  the person making the translation is believed to be a person who is
        competent in translating a document into the English or Chinese
        language, as the case may be, by and is so certified by a person
        referred to in subparagraph (2).

(2) A person may make a certification under subparagraph (1)(b) if he is-

   (a)  where the translation is made in a place outside Hong Kong-

        (i)    a notary public practising in that place;

        (ii)   a lawyer practising in that place;

        (iii)  a professional accountant practising in that place;

        (iv)   an officer of a court of law duly authorized by the law of that
               place to certify documents for any judicial or other legal
               purpose;

        (v)    a consular officer in that place;

        (vi)   a professional company secretary practising in that place; or

        (vii)  such other person as may be specified by the Registrar; or

   (b)  where the translation is made in Hong Kong-

        (i)    a notary public practising in Hong Kong;

        (ii)   a solicitor practising in Hong Kong;

        (iii)  a certified public accountant (practising) within the meaning
               of section 2 of the Professional Accountants Ordinance (
               Cap 50); (10 of 2005 s. 226)

        (iv)   a consular officer in Hong Kong; or

        (v)    a professional company secretary practising in Hong Kong.

(30 of 2004 s. 3)