"Shell companies" are also called ready-made companies. It was originally established as a corporate legal form according to the British Company Law. It is a limited company established by the promoters according to the laws of Hong Kong or Britain, but it has not appointed the first director and no investors have subscribed for shares, so there will be no business, creditor's rights and debts. When the company is needed, investors only need to hand over the directors and shareholders to the company secretary, who will make relevant documents. It usually takes a few hours to finish.
Because it takes time for a company to be registered and established, some people may need to register and establish a company urgently, and then sign a contract or handle other business in the name of the company. Therefore, professional consulting services usually register a large number of companies in advance to purchase.
First, shell companies usually have the following characteristics.
1. Never appointed directors;
2 official seal, stock certificate and other documents required by law have been completed;
3. Never started business, so the buyer only needs to provide the required documents and can use them immediately without worrying about hidden risks.
The use of shell companies is very common in most countries or regions, such as China, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Britain, the United States and Cayman Islands, and there is no risk in most cases. Usually, a ready-made company will not appoint any directors before the sale, and the company has no right to conduct business, so there is no potential risk.
Second, buy documents obtained by shell companies.
1. company registration certificate; ;
2. Business registration certificate;
3. Articles of association;
4. A company seal;
5. A copy of the company's signature;
6. Company badge;
7. Stock book;
8. Statutory record book;
9. Notice of appointment of the first director, notice of consent to be a director and notice of registered address, etc. ;
10. Certified documents of accountants.
Shell companies are also called short companies or bill companies. It is a company that has established a legal person and has a company name, but has not yet operated its business.