Notary for Hong Kong Bank Account Opening (HSBC / Hang Seng / BOC / Standard Chartered)
Notary fees in Thailand run THB 500–2,500 per document depending on type and urgency; NYC quotes the full price up front, no surcharges at pickup. Business & investment account onboarding in HKSAR — post-2020 KYC requires Notary + Apostille on every ID and BR document. 3 Notarial Services Attorneys on desk — reach them via LINE @NYCLI.
Why Notary Public matters for Hong Kong
Business & investment account onboarding in HKSAR — post-2020 KYC requires Notary + Apostille on every ID and BR document.
Documents in this class are filed with HSBC HK, Hang Seng, Bank of China (HK), Standard Chartered HK, DBS HK, each with specific formatting NYC knows from continuous casework — Notarial Services Attorneys, sworn translators and MFA / embassy messengers all work the file inside one folder.
Frequently asked questions about — Legalisation chain
- 1Notary Public — Passport CTC, Business Registration, Reference Letters
- 2MFA Apostille (Hong Kong entered Hague on 7 Nov 2023 via PRC accession)
- 3Delivered to the Branch Manager / RM in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a Hague Apostille member. Since Thailand joined the Convention on 25 Dec 2025, Consular Legalisation is no longer needed for most documents.
Common pitfalls when notarising for — Frequently notarised documents
- Certified True Copy of Passport
- Business Registration (BVI / HK Ltd / Samoa)
- Proof of Business Activity
- Personal & Corporate Reference Letter
Fees and turnaround for — Local tips (Hong Kong)
- •HSBC HK Business Direct closed to non-HK residents in 2021 — use HSBC Premier Jade or an RM channel instead.
- •BOC HK still onboards Thai clients easily but requires a minimum deposit of HKD 100,000.
- •For BVI / Samoa holding companies attach a Certificate of Good Standing and Register of Directors, all notarised.
FAQ — Hong Kong
Does Hong Kong still require consular legalisation?
No — as of 7 Nov 2023 Hong Kong uses Apostille under the PRC's Hague accession.
Does Business Registration need to be the latest year?
Yes — HK IRD renews BR annually (or every 3 years); banks require the current version.
Can we onboard remotely?
HSBC and Standard Chartered offer Video KYC, but you must send notarised + apostilled originals to the RM first.