{"id":29456,"date":"2025-01-06T17:03:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T17:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oln-law.com\/practice-areas\/chinese-notary-services-caao\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T10:34:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:34:07","slug":"chinese-notary-services-caao","status":"publish","type":"practice-areas","link":"https:\/\/oln-law.com\/fr\/practice-areas\/chinese-notary-services-caao\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Notary Services (CAAO)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As Hong Kong and Mainland China grow increasingly interconnected, the demand for documents attested by a notary in Hong Kong for use in Mainland China &#8211; commonly referred to as China Attesting Services (\u4e2d\u570b\u59d4\u6258\u516c\u8a3c\u670d\u52d9) &#8211; continues to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our China notary team led by experienced China-Appointed Attesting Officer (CAAO), <a href=\"https:\/\/oln-law.com\/fr\/our-people\/nicky-tse\/\">Nicky S.H. Tse<\/a>, specialises in attesting and certifying documents issued in Hong Kong for use in Mainland China, ensuring seamless and compliant cross-border solutions for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who We Serve<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <strong>CAAO services<\/strong> cater to a diverse range of Hong Kong-based clients, both corporate and individual clients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Corporate clients<\/strong>:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We assist businesses in facilitating operations in Mainland China, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establishing Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises (WFOEs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forming joint ventures or branch offices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registering intellectual property rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing other company-related legal matters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Individual clients<\/strong>:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We provide CAAO-certified documents for personal needs such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managing assets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking arrangements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Succession planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immigration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is a CAAO?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The title China-Appointed Attesting Officer (CAAO)<\/strong> is granted by the <strong>China Ministry of Justice<\/strong> and recognised by the <strong>Law Society of Hong Kong<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> A CAAO\u2019s functions are similar to those of a Notary Public, with the distinction of being the only profession in Hong Kong licensed to handle and issue notarial (attestation) documentation for use in Mainland China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1981, <strong>569 CAAO appointments<\/strong> have been made, with <strong>474 currently in active practice (as of 31 December 2024).<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Types of Documents Can Be Attested for Use in Mainland China?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common documents for companies<\/strong>:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certification of Company Directors&#8217; Resolution Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certification of Company Information (Status) Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration of Non-Hong Kong Company Directors\/Shareholders Meeting Resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration of Registered Non-Hong Kong Company Directors\/Shareholders Meeting Resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letter of Authorization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common documents for individuals<\/strong>:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certification of Hong Kong Birth Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certification of Marriage Registration Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration of Adoption Application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration of Confirming Identity as the Same Person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration of Marital and Family Status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration of Marriage Application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration of Relationship and Will Status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration of Renunciation of Inheritance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deed of Gift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power of Attorney<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Clients<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We support a wide range of clients, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creative and cultural practitioners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Startups in the Greater Bay Area (GBA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State-owned enterprises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Universities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our expertise ensures that clients can confidently navigate cross-border regulatory frameworks, develop their businesses, and manage their assets effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether for personal or corporate needs, <strong>CAAO services<\/strong> help bridge the gap between Hong Kong and Mainland China. 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