A client asked shareholders of the Hong Kong companyASomeone died suddenly,AWhen someone was still alive, he didn't transfer his shares out in time. Now the company needs to transferAThe transfer of a stake toBA, may I ask if the transfer document should beAHow should a signing office handle this and does it need to be providedACertificate of death and what other documents need to be provided?

Generally speaking, a property in Hong Kong acquired by inheritance under a will or under the Intestacy Ordinance(The first73chapter)The transfer of shares in a Hong Kong company under the name of the deceased to the successor with sufficient proof without transfer of beneficial interest may be made under the Stamp Duty Ordinance(The first117chapter)The first27(5)Article is exempt from AD valorem tax. However, if the transfer involves the transfer of a beneficial interest, stamp duty is chargeable under the Stamp Duty Ordinance.

If you have signed the relevant transfer of shares of the Hong Kong company or other relevant documents, please bring the relevant documents to the Stamp Office(Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong5 Revenue tower No. 3 Floor of a building)And provide relevant information, including the following documents:

(1) Letter of conveyance and declaration showing the name of the beneficiary or probate and last will;

(2) Original and certified copy of household deed of Distribution, if any.

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