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Name: 快來 faicome 澳門商企服務 Macau Business Services
Address: Macau, MO
Telephone: +853 66171832
Price range: $$

A shelf company is quick — but checking it properly matters more

Buying a company that already holds a commercial registration number lets you start almost immediately once the shares and management are transferred, which helps when you are against the clock. But you also inherit the company's history — unpaid tax, outstanding debts, unregistered changes. We run proper due diligence before the transfer completes, so you move fast and stay safe.

Ready-made company usable on completion Full due diligence before transfer Both buyers and sellers handled

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BUY SHELF VS NEW SETUP

Buy a ready-made company, or set up a new one?

We handle both routes. After hearing your situation and timing, we will tell you plainly which is better value. The key differences:

Comparison	Buy shelf (ready-made)	New setup
Time to use	Usable on transfer completion, faster	Requires full formation & registration
Historical risk	May inherit tax, debt & registration issues	No history, clean
Name & articles	May need rename & business-object change	Tailored to your needs from the start
Best for	Urgent needs, earlier incorporation date	Long-term operation, clear structure

Comparison

✓ Buy ready-made

✕ New setup

Time to use

Usable on completion of the transfer, quicker

Requires the full formation and registration process

Incorporation date

An earlier date is available

Runs from the date of incorporation

Historical risk

May inherit tax, debt and registration issues

No history; clean

Name and articles

Name and business scope may need changing

Tailored to your needs from the outset

Critical work

Due diligence is key — do not cut corners

Name clearance and drafting the articles are key

Best for

Urgent needs, and those wanting an earlier date

Long-term operation, and a clean structure

In short: if you are in a hurry and want an "established" company, buying shelf is fast; if you want a clean structure for the long run, a new setup is safer. We compare the total cost for your case before advising.

WHAT WE HANDLE

What we handle (buy-side / sell-side)

Buyer

Screen targets by sector, business scope, incorporation date and capital
Full due diligence with a written risk summary
Negotiation advice: proceed as-is, require the seller to clear items first, or walk away
Drafting the transfer agreement, resolutions and change documents
Registering the share and management changes so the transfer is legally complete

Seller

Sort out unfiled years and settle arrears for a clean exit
Prepare the registration, tax records and shareholder register
Match with a suitable buyer and support the due diligence
Transfer documents that clearly split pre- and post-completion responsibility
Handle renaming and business-scope changes together to improve the sale

PROCESS

Transfer process

Confirm requirements

Confirm the sector, business scope, incorporation date, capital and timetable.

About 1 working day

Target screening / assessment

We help find or assess the company you have in mind, with an initial check of the basics.

2 – 5 working days

Due diligence

A full review of registration, shareholding, articles, encumbrances and tax, with a summary and risk notes.

Case by case

Documents and signing

We draft the transfer agreement and resolutions and arrange notarisation and signing; overseas parties can use a power of attorney.

3 – 5 working days

Registration and completion

We register the share and management changes and amendments to the articles, update tax and address records, and complete the handover.

Depends on the filings

COMMON PITFALLS

Common pitfalls

Assuming a bought shell has no history

Unpaid tax, unfiled years, contingent debts and employment disputes do not vanish when the shareholders change. Due diligence is not a formality.

Ignoring business scope and licences

The target's registered scope may not fit you, and a licence does not always continue automatically with the company. Confirm before you buy.

Assuming the price is the whole cost

Beyond the purchase price, count the articles amendment, change registrations, notary fees, catch-up filings and any tax arrears. We build the total cost for you.

Relying only on a private transfer agreement

Without the resolution, instrument and registration, the share transfer is not legally secure. The statutory registration must be completed.

BUYER DUE DILIGENCE

Due diligence a buyer should do

The biggest risk when buying a shelf company is inheriting debts or disputes you did not know about. Here is the basic checklist we run for buyers.

Registration status

Check the company is not cancelled or under restriction, so the title is clean.

Tax & fines

Verify no unpaid tax, unfiled returns or outstanding fines — these usually follow the company, not the old owner.

Licence transfer

Some licences are tied to people or premises and may not transfer; confirm any conditions.

Liability split

Get a written seller declaration of no hidden debts, with the transfer date as the liability divide.

FAQ

Questions about this service

How do I know a shelf company is clean?

Chiefly through the registration position, registered encumbrances, tax filing and payment history, unregistered changes, and any known litigation or employment disputes. We check each and issue a written summary rather than simply telling you it is fine.

Can I change the name after buying?

Yes. A name change is an amendment of the articles requiring a resolution, notarisation and registration. Many buyers change the name and adjust the business scope at completion, and we arrange it in one exercise.

Can the existing licence continue?

Not necessarily. Some licences attach to the company and survive a change of shareholder; others impose requirements on the responsible person, the premises or specific conditions and may need amendment or a fresh application. It depends on the licence type, and we confirm this in advance.

How can a seller exit cleanly?

Deal with unfiled years, settle arrears, organise the documents and allocate pre- and post-completion responsibility clearly in the transfer documents. We also act for sellers, preparing the company and dealing with buyers.

How long does the whole thing take?

A clean target with complete documents and both parties in Macau can be quick; overseas parties, document legalisation or historical clean-up extend it. We give a realistic timetable once diligence is done.

Service fee — Depends on the scope of service, the type of company and the industry requirements. We understand your case first, then quote in writing with government fees and our fee listed separately.

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Company Sale / Transfer

Buy a ready-made company, or set up a new one?

What we handle (buy-side / sell-side)

Transfer process

Confirm requirements

Target screening / assessment

Due diligence

Documents and signing

Registration and completion

Common pitfalls

Assuming a bought shell has no history

Ignoring business scope and licences

Assuming the price is the whole cost

Relying only on a private transfer agreement

Due diligence a buyer should do

Registration status

Tax & fines

Licence transfer

Liability split

Questions about this service

How do I know a shelf company is clean?

Can I change the name after buying?

Can the existing licence continue?

How can a seller exit cleanly?

How long does the whole thing take?

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Company Sale / Transfer

Buy a ready-made company, or set up a new one?

What we handle (buy-side / sell-side)

Transfer process

Confirm requirements

Target screening / assessment

Due diligence

Documents and signing

Registration and completion

Common pitfalls

Assuming a bought shell has no history

Ignoring business scope and licences

Assuming the price is the whole cost

Relying only on a private transfer agreement

Due diligence a buyer should do

Registration status

Tax & fines

Licence transfer

Liability split

Questions about this service

How do I know a shelf company is clean?

Can I change the name after buying?

Can the existing licence continue?

How can a seller exit cleanly?

How long does the whole thing take?

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