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The Director Declaration Form is a fundamental corporate governance document required by Hong Kong law whenever a new director is appointed to a company's board. This form must be completed prior to or upon appointment and serves multiple purposes: it ensures compliance with the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), provides evidence of the director's consent to act, and creates a record of essential information and declarations required by law. The document includes personal details, professional qualifications, other directorships, and various statutory declarations regarding eligibility criteria. For listed companies, additional declarations are required to comply with Stock Exchange regulations. The form is particularly crucial for maintaining proper corporate governance records and protecting both the company and its stakeholders by ensuring director eligibility and transparency.
