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Hong Kong to India · Legal

Contracts and disputes between Hong Kong and Indian parties

CA Utsav Dogra, Chartered Accountant, ICAI M. No. 542375 · Updated

In brief

Hong Kong appears on India's list of reciprocating territories (s.44A, civil procedure code): a money decree from one of its superior courts can be put into execution in an Indian district court, unless a statutory ground for refusal applies. Arbitral awards from New York Convention countries are enforceable in India, so HKIAC arbitration seated in Hong Kong is a common choice for cross-border contracts.

What is specific to Hong Kong companies

Hong Kong is a reciprocating territory, unlike mainland China, and HKIAC awards are enforceable.

Anti-corruption and compliance programmes

Banks and regulators look through Hong Kong entities to ultimate owners, so ownership records must be complete.

India's Prevention of Corruption Act includes corporate liability for persons acting on the company's behalf.

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  • Tax and FEMA review of contract terms
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What happens to a Hong Kong court judgment in India?

Hong Kong appears on India's list of reciprocating territories (s.44A, civil procedure code): a money decree from one of its superior courts can be put into execution in an Indian district court, unless a statutory ground for refusal applies.

General information as at 5 November 2026, not advice for a particular case. Indian and Hong Kong rules change often; confirm the current position before acting. Hong Kong law points should be confirmed with a Hong Kong adviser.

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