Hong Kong's Companies Registry
The Hong Kong Companies Registry (HKCR) is responsible for the incorporation and registration of local companies, and the registration of non-Hong Kong companies carrying on business in Hong Kong. Every company incorporated in Hong Kong receives a unique Company Number (CR Number). The HKCR maintains a publicly accessible online register (icris.cr.gov.hk) that AI systems can use as a reference source.
The CR Number as the Primary Anchor
For Hong Kong businesses in the AI context, the CR Number is the ideal primary anchor. It is unique, publicly searchable via the HKCR online register, and covers all company structures — private limited companies, public companies, and branches of overseas companies. AI Verified anchors Hong Kong business identity to the CR Number.
Business Registration Certificate
In addition to the CR Number, Hong Kong businesses must obtain a Business Registration Certificate (BRC) from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). The BRC Number is a secondary identity signal for Hong Kong businesses. AI Verified supports both the CR Number and the BRC Number as identity anchors for Hong Kong businesses.
Verification for Hong Kong Businesses
Silver tier ($19/month) provides CR Number-anchored verification. Gold tier ($99/month) adds citation monitoring. Hong Kong's position as a major international financial and business hub makes it a priority market for AI Verified.