Changing your name or surname in Hong Kong is a straightforward process. Follow these simple steps to ensure a smooth transition:

Step 1: Instruct Us to Prepare a Deed Poll

The first step is to instruct our experienced team to prepare a Deed Poll, the formal document for a Change of Name Deed. Our fee is only HKD 500.

Step 2: Visit the Immigration Department

Next, take your Deed Poll to the Immigration Department in Tseung Kwan O to replace your Hong Kong identity card. The updated ID will reflect your new name.

Step 3: Update Other Documents

Once you have your new Hong Kong identity card, use it to update your name on other important documents such as bank accounts, passports, and more.

Step 4: Use Your Deed Poll for Unchangeable Documents

For documents that cannot be directly replaced, your Deed Poll will serve as proof that your old and new names refer to the same person.

Fast and Convenient Service

If you have all the necessary documents (identity documents and address proof), your Deed Poll can be processed immediately at one of our 17 conveniently located offices across Hong Kong.

Contact Us

To make an appointment or for any enquiries, please call us at 68388789. WhatsApp enquiries are also welcome. We look forward to assisting you with your name change process.

At Yip, Tse & Tang, we are a leading law firm in personal insolvency legal services in Hong Kong. Since 2001, we have successfully handled and completed numerous insolvency cases, helping clients find relief from overwhelming debt.

Personal Insolvency Services

Personal Bankruptcy Cases
We have handled over 10,000 personal bankruptcy cases, providing individuals with a fresh start by relieving them of unsustainable debts. Our experienced lawyers guide clients through the bankruptcy process, ensuring they understand their rights and obligations. [Glossary Term: Bankruptcy - A legal process where a person declares inability to repay debts, leading to asset liquidation to pay off creditors.]

Personal Debt Restructuring
Our firm has managed over 1,500 personal debt restructuring cases through voluntary arrangements (IVA) or debt relief plans (DRP). These arrangements help individuals manage and reduce their debts without resorting to bankruptcy. [Glossary Terms: IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) - A formal agreement with creditors to pay off debts over time; DRP (Debt Relief Plan) - A plan to restructure and reduce personal debts.]

Options for Heavy Debt
If you are burdened with heavy debts and stressed by credit card or personal loans, consider bankruptcy, a voluntary arrangement, or a debt relief plan to resolve your debt problems. Our lawyers provide expert advice to help you choose the best solution. [Glossary Term: Debt Relief - Legal measures to reduce or eliminate debt, often involving repayment plans or settlements.]

Corporate Insolvency Services

Corporate Insolvency
We offer legal services for corporate insolvency, helping businesses navigate financial distress and find effective solutions. Our team is experienced in handling complex corporate insolvency cases. [Glossary Term: Corporate Insolvency - A state where a company is unable to pay its debts, leading to legal proceedings to manage or dissolve the business.]

Corporate Debt Restructuring
Our lawyers assist companies with debt restructuring, negotiating with creditors to reorganize and reduce debt, ensuring the business can continue to operate effectively. [Glossary Term: Corporate Debt Restructuring - The process of reorganizing a company's debt to restore its financial health.]

Liquidation and Winding Up
We provide comprehensive legal services for the liquidation or winding up of limited companies, ensuring that the process is conducted smoothly and in compliance with legal requirements. [Glossary Term: Liquidation - The process of dissolving a company by selling its assets to pay off debts; Winding Up - The process of closing a company, settling its debts, and distributing any remaining assets to shareholders.]

Contact Us

For any insolvency-related issues, make a call to our experienced insolvency lawyer, Ricky Wan, at 68896880. He is fluent in both English and Cantonese and ready to provide expert legal advice and support.

For more detailed information on our bankruptcy services, visit our Chinese site: www.HongKongBankruptcy.com.

Glossary of Terms

1. Bankruptcy (破產): A legal process where a person declares inability to repay debts, leading to asset liquidation to pay off creditors.
2. IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) (個人自願安排): A formal agreement with creditors to pay off debts over time.
3. DRP (Debt Relief Plan) (債務舒緩計劃): A plan to restructure and reduce personal debts.
4. Debt Relief (債務減免): Legal measures to reduce or eliminate debt, often involving repayment plans or settlements.
5. Corporate Insolvency (企業破產): A state where a company is unable to pay its debts, leading to legal proceedings to manage or dissolve the business.
6. Corporate Debt Restructuring (企業債務重組): The process of reorganizing a company's debt to restore its financial health.
7. Liquidation (清盤): The process of dissolving a company by selling its assets to pay off debts.
8. Winding Up (結業): The process of closing a company, settling its debts, and distributing any remaining assets to shareholders.

Our team at Yip, Tse & Tang is ready to assist you with all your personal and corporate insolvency needs, ensuring you receive expert legal advice and support throughout your journey. Contact us today to learn more.

Role and Functions of China Appointed Attesting Officer

Documentsof Hong Kong to be used in China require attestation, certification or witnessing by a China-appointed attesting officer. It is usually called "attesting" services instead of "notarial" services.

We have one lawyer qualified as a China-Appointed Attesting Officer appointed by the Chinese Ministry of Justice. He is therefore authorised to attest or certify acts, matters and documents with a legal meaning in Hong Kong for use in Mainland China.

Examples of Document Attesting

Our China-Appointed Attesting Officer is capable of preparing and attesting of, as the major examples:-

• Declaration for an intended marriage (bachelor or spinster certificate) 
• Declaration in support of an application of relatives for family reunion in Hong Kong 
• Declaration for the succeeding or quiting inheritance of an estate 
• Declaration for the adoption of children
• Power of Attorney or Authorisation (in personal or corporate capacity) for civil or commercial purposes.
• Appointing lawyers or legal representatives to conduct legal or other lawful proceedings
• Appointing an agent or attorney for sale or purchase of properties
• Certifying corporate particulars or legal persons of Hong Kong companies
  • incorporation status
  • business registration particulars 
  • directors’ and/or shareholders’ resolutions
• CEPA Certification: application for CEPA service provider certificate (under Annex 5).

Our lawyers experienced in criminal defence may offer legal assistance and legal advice on:

• defend a criminal charge at trial
• bail application
• mitigation for a lighter sentence by court.

We can represent you at Magistrates' Courts, District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Court of Final Appeal.

We have over 10 civil celebrants of marriages. They serve 10 marriage registration offices all over Hong Kong. We have handled thousands of marriage registrations of Hong Kong. All our lawyer celebrants are well experienced in Hong Kong's marriage legal process. We handle the entire marriage process for you so that you need not line up at the Marriage Registry. 

Intending marrying couple can attend our 14 offices: Mongkok, Kwun Tong, Cheung Sha Wan/Lai Chi Kok, Central, Wanchai, Shatin, Tsuen Wan, Yuen Long or Sheung Shui and more. We have a SKY GARDEN wedding hall situate at the city centre of Kowloon i.e. Mongkok Chung Kiu Commercial Building.

Other wedding hall themes can be searched at our hongkongdo.com :

More than 10 decorated wedding hall themes

If you have all the required documents ready, you may sign the Notice of intended marriage on the same day. If you wish to make an appointment, please call our marriage hotline:

 82099999 or

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We have two Hong Kong notary public. They provide notarial services on oversea documents: affidavits, attest signatures, authentication and certification. We also act as agents for arranging Apostille (pursuant to Hague Convention) and legalization with Consulate-General. We have vast notarization experience on:

• issue notarial certificate
• apostille or
• legalization.

You may need public notary:

• To certify identity e.g. a passport 
• To witness Powers of Attorney
• Dealing with international business transactions e.g. witness signatures to a contract
• Buying property abroad: attest signature to a title transfer
• Setting up a business or company abroad 
• Sponsor relatives from abroad 
• Sending your child overseas appointing a guardian or custodian
• Adopting children 
• Dealing with travel documentation and work permits.

At Yip, Tse & Tang, we excel in matrimonial and family court proceedings, handling thousands of active divorce cases in Hong Kong. Our expertise extends to separation, child custody, maintenance, and property adjustments, ensuring our clients receive comprehensive support throughout the divorce process.

Divorce and Separation Services

Considering Separation?
For husbands and wives not yet decided on divorce, separation is an option. We offer sensible legal advice and prepare separation deeds at reasonable fees. Separation involves living apart while remaining legally married. It can provide time to resolve issues before deciding on divorce. [Glossary Term: Separation Agreement - A written agreement between spouses who want to live apart, covering financial and parenting arrangements.]

Proceeding with Divorce?
For those determined to divorce, our experienced lawyers represent clients in family court, handling both contentious and non-contentious proceedings. We provide robust legal representation, although clients should be aware that prolonged matrimonial battles can result in high legal fees. We offer practical advice to navigate these challenges. [Glossary Term: Civil Litigation - The process of resolving disputes or claims between individuals through the court system.]

Ancillary Matters in Divorce

Grounds for Divorce
We assist clients in establishing valid grounds for divorce, ensuring the process starts on a solid legal foundation. Grounds for divorce can include adultery, unreasonable behavior, desertion, or separation. [Glossary Term: Grounds for Divorce - The legal reasons required to file for divorce, such as adultery, unreasonable behavior, or separation.]

Child Custody and Maintenance
Our lawyers specialize in child custody arrangements and maintenance to ensure the best interests of the children are prioritized. We provide expert guidance on securing fair and practical custody and maintenance agreements. [Glossary Terms: Child Custody - The legal right to take care of a child and make decisions about their welfare; Maintenance - Financial support that one spouse is ordered to pay to the other after divorce.]

Financial and Ancillary Applications
We handle financial applications and ancillary matters, including spousal maintenance and the division of matrimonial assets. These applications are crucial for securing financial stability post-divorce. [Glossary Terms: Financial Settlement - An agreement or court order that resolves financial issues between divorcing parties; Ancillary Relief - Financial orders in divorce cases, including maintenance, property adjustment, and financial settlement.]

Property Adjustment
We assist in the division of family or matrimonial properties, including the family home and other valuable assets. Our goal is to ensure a fair distribution that reflects each party’s contributions and needs. [Glossary Term: Property Settlement - The division of assets and property between divorcing parties.]

Settlement Agreements

Drafting Settlement Agreements
When husbands and wives agree on major issues, our lawyers draft settlement agreements outlining the terms. We then submit these agreements to the court for approval, ensuring they become binding court orders. [Glossary Term: Consent Order - A legal document that confirms an agreement between divorcing parties, approved by the court.]

Separation Agreements
Our separation agreements cover crucial matters such as child custody and maintenance for children and spouses. These agreements help formalize the terms of separation and provide legal clarity. [Glossary Term: Separation Agreement - A written agreement between spouses who want to live apart, covering financial and parenting arrangements.]

Property Adjustment on Family Assets
We draft agreements detailing the division of family assets, including the matrimonial home and other valuable properties, ensuring fair and equitable distribution. [Glossary Term: Property Settlement - The division of assets and property between divorcing parties.]

Guardianship Appointments
Our services include drafting guardianship appointments or agreements to ensure the future care and welfare of children are legally secured. [Glossary Term: Guardianship - Legal responsibility for the care and management of a child.]

Family Trusts
We assist in setting up family trusts to protect and manage family assets, providing long-term financial security and estate planning solutions. [Glossary Term: Trusts - Legal arrangements where one party holds property for the benefit of another.]

For more information on our comprehensive matrimonial and family law services, or to schedule a consultation, please contact Yip, Tse & Tang. Our dedicated team is here to provide expert legal advice and representation tailored to your needs.

Glossary of Terms

1. Separation Agreement (分居協議): A written agreement between spouses who want to live apart, covering financial and parenting arrangements.
2. Civil Litigation (民事訴訟): The process of resolving disputes or claims between individuals through the court system.
3. Grounds for Divorce (離婚理由): The legal reasons required to file for divorce, such as adultery, unreasonable behavior, or separation.
4. Child Custody (子女撫養權): The legal right to take care of a child and make decisions about their welfare.
5. Maintenance (贍養費): Financial support that one spouse is ordered to pay to the other after divorce.
6. Financial Settlement (財務協議): An agreement or court order that resolves financial issues between divorcing parties.
7. Ancillary Relief (附帶救濟): Financial orders in divorce cases, including maintenance, property adjustment, and financial settlement.
8. Property Settlement (財產分割): The division of assets and property between divorcing parties.
9. Consent Order (同意令): A legal document that confirms an agreement between divorcing parties, approved by the court.
10. Guardianship (監護權): Legal responsibility for the care and management of a child.
11. Trusts (信託): Legal arrangements where one party holds property for the benefit of another.

Our team at Yip, Tse & Tang is ready to assist you with all your matrimonial and family law needs, ensuring you receive expert legal advice and support throughout your journey. Contact us today to learn more.

At Yip, Tse & Tang, we are renowned for our legal representation of claimants and plaintiffs in court for personal injury claims. Whether the injuries arise from workplace accidents or road accidents, our experienced lawyers are dedicated to securing fair compensation for our clients. We currently handle hundreds of active claim proceedings, with several of our lawyers specializing in this area of legal practice.

Workplace Injury Claims

Statutory Employees' Compensation Claims
Injuries sustained in the workplace may entitle employees to compensation under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance. Our lawyers are adept at navigating the statutory claims process to ensure that injured employees receive the compensation they deserve. [Glossary Term: Statutory Employees' Compensation - Legal claims for compensation under statutory laws for injuries sustained in the workplace.]

Common Law Claims for Negligence
In addition to statutory claims, injured employees can file common law claims based on their employer's negligence. Our legal team is skilled at proving employer negligence to secure additional compensation for workplace injuries. [Glossary Term: Common Law Claims - Legal claims based on judicial precedents and the negligence of the responsible party.]

Traffic Accident Injury Claims

Road Accident Claims
Injuries resulting from road accidents involving vehicles or cars can entitle the injured person to claim compensation from the negligent driver and vehicle owner. We have extensive experience in representing clients in common law negligence claims to obtain fair compensation for road accident injuries. [Glossary Term: Road Accident Claims - Legal claims for compensation due to injuries sustained in traffic accidents.]

Comprehensive Legal Support

Active Claim Proceedings
Our firm is actively involved in hundreds of personal injury claims, demonstrating our commitment to securing justice for injured individuals. We provide thorough legal representation, ensuring that each case is handled with the utmost attention to detail.

Specialized Legal Practice
Several of our lawyers focus exclusively on personal injury claims arising from workplace and road accidents. Their expertise and dedication ensure that clients receive specialized legal advice and robust representation in court.

For more information on our work injuries and traffic accidents legal services, or to schedule a consultation, please contact Yip, Tse & Tang. Our dedicated team is here to provide expert legal advice and representation tailored to your needs.

Glossary of Terms

1. Statutory Employees' Compensation (法定僱員補償): Legal claims for compensation under statutory laws for injuries sustained in the workplace.
2. Common Law Claims (普通法索賠): Legal claims based on judicial precedents and the negligence of the responsible party.
3. Road Accident Claims (交通事故索賠): Legal claims for compensation due to injuries sustained in traffic accidents.

Our team at Yip, Tse & Tang is ready to assist you with all your personal injury claims, ensuring you receive expert legal advice and support throughout your journey. Contact us today to learn more.

Prepare a Hong Kong Will

We are experienced in drafting wills based on Hong Kong laws i.e. Wills Ordinance. We prepare a simple Hong Kong will (with 2 pages long) on the same day. The legal fee is about $1500. For complex wills involving listing out real properties or specific asset items e.g. a particular listed stocks or shares in a business, it will incur a higher fees and time for accuracy reasons.

Hospital attendance

If you have an urgent will to prepare and sign, our lawyers may attend its witnessing at hospital. This emergency service, however, will require extra legal fee. Valid wills must be prepared and attested according to required legal formalities. Home made wills may not escape probate court's scrutiny and is undesirable.

Probate Administration

If the deceased leaves no will, his/her successors have to apply for Letters of Administration and Grants with the High Court Probate Registry. Person having died without a will has the disadvantage of leaving his assets to unwanted beneficiaries or sharing not in accordance with his true will. A will represents the true wishes and intention of a person and thus a fulfilment. If he/she has a will, the successors may instruct us to obtain a Grant of Probate for them.

Grant Resealing, Assent & Deed of Family Arrangements

In some cases, the deceased may own assets in foreign countries. Our lawyers and notary public are happy to offer legal help in such a cross-border situation.

Apart from the about service, we offer the relevant legal services:

• resealing of grants issued in oversea countries
• acting as court-appointed administrator by our trustee company (YTT Trustees Limited, a licensed trust corporation).
• preparing Assent of real estate to beneficiary of an estate
• preparing and witnessing a Deed of Family Arrangement for beneficiaries and executor/administrator of an estate
• family trust: legal advice and drafting of trust deeds.

Skills & Experience on Civil Legal Proceedings in Hong Kong

We have a strong tradition on civil litigations: claims and defence in all levels of Courts in Hong Kong. We have lawyers with deep legal experience acting for litigants as plaintiffs or defendants in civil legal proceedings. Especially, we have a strong legal practice on personal injuries claims and employees' claims compensation.

Legal representation to Individuals or Corporations

Whether you are an individual or a business corporations, we welcome you to approach us to act for you as your legal representatives in court proceedings in Hong Kong.

• matrimonial court proceedings: divorce, custody and maintenance.
• commercial disputes and arbitration: shareholders and partnership disputes
• corporate insolvency, company liquidation or winding up
• intellectual property rights: copyrights, patents, trademarks and registered design
• mediation proceedings in the course of civil litigations.

DON'T KNOW WHICH OFFICE TO CALL? whatsapp/phone 641-99999 (Henry Chung)

HONG KONG ISLAND DISTRICT

CENTRAL, HONG KONG
Address ： Room 1801, 18/F Wing On House, 71 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong

ADMIRALTY, HONG KONG
Address ： Room 1202, 12/F, Tower 1, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong

CAUSEWAY BAY, HONG KONG
Address ： Unit 2503, 25/F, Causeway Bay Plaza 1, 489 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

NORTH POINT, HONG KONG 
Address ： Unit 1701, 17/F, Hang Seng North Point Building, 339 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong

CNT HOUSE, WANCHAI, HONG KONG
Address ： 2/F., CNT House, 120 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

KOWLOON DISTRICT
 
GRAND TOWER, MONGKOK, KOWLOON 
Address ： Room 2118, 21/F, One Grand Tower, 639 Nathan Road, Mongkok, Kowloon

CHUNG KIU COMMERCIAL BUILDING, MONGKOK, KOWLOON 
Address ： Room 1805, 18/F, Chung Kiu Commercial Building, 47-51 Shan Tung Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon

KWUN TONG, KOWLOON 
Address ： Unit F, 21/F, Legend Tower, 7 Shing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon

SAN PO KONG, KOWLOON
Address ： Unit H, 12/F, Maxgrand Plaza, 3 Tai Yau Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon

LAI CHI KOK MTR KOWLOON 
Address ： Room 813-4, 8/F, Tower 1, Cheung Sha Wan Plaza, 833 Cheung Sha Wan Road

N.T. DISTRICT

TAI PO, N.T. 
Address ： Shop 74, 1/F Fortune Plaza Shopping Centre, 4 On Chee Road, Tai Po, N.T.

SHATIN, N.T. 
Address ： Unit 1517-18, Level 15, Tower II, Grand Central Plaza, 138 Shatin Rurul Committee Road, Shatin.

TSUEN WAN, N.T. 
Address ： Room 2301A-6B & 7A, 23/F, Nan Fung Centre, 264-298 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan

YUEN LONG, N.T. 
Address ： Room 701, HSBC Building Yuen Long, 150-160 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long

SHEUNG SHUI, N.T. 
Address ： Room 1116-7, 11/F, Landmark North, 39 Lung Sum Road, Sheung Shui

TUEN MUN, N.T. 
Address ： Room 2301, 23/F, Tuen Mun Parklane Square, 2 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun