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Hong Kong License No. 1 Application:Staffing funding requirements and acquisition costs

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Hong Kong financial licenseClass 1 license,is made ofHong Kong Securities and Futures CommissionapprovedSecurities tradinglicense。After obtaining such license,Enterprises can engage in securities trading and securities brokerage business in Hong Kong,Including providing stock and stock options trading brokerage services to customers、Buy and sell bonds for clients、Buy or sell mutual funds and unit trust funds for clients,and businesses such as placing and underwriting securities。

From a practical point of view,The application process and information requirements for Type 1 Hong Kong financial license are relatively cumbersome.。Once the application materials are returned once or twice,The difficulty of subsequent advancement often increases significantly。therefore,Many large groups are planning to obtain financial licenses in Hong Kong.,Professional intermediaries will be chosen to assist in coordinating the application,to reduce material preparation、Review communication and time management risks。

Hong Kong License No. 1Application process and document preparation

Apply for Hong Kong financial type 1 license,Companies need to surround themselves with people、site、Make system preparations for core conditions such as funds。When Hong Kong Xintong assists customers in applying,Typically prioritizes staffing assessments,Because most companies have the ability to solve the problem of capital and office space,Relatively controllable hardware conditions;The qualifications of licensed personnel、Quantity and stability,Often directly affects the feasibility and approval efficiency of license applications。

Personnel requirements and costs

Hong Kong implements a licensing system,Key licensed persons are often referred to asResponsible person,Immediate RO。RO is equivalent to the important risk control and compliance personnel in the license business structure,Qualifications usually depend on relevant years of experience and types of examinations passed。

Generally speaking,Hire a licensed person in Hong Kong,The monthly salary usually ranges from HKD 50,000 to HKD 70,000.;More senior licensees,There are also cases where the monthly salary reaches more than 100,000 Hong Kong dollars.。In actual configuration,More junior personnel usually require two to three;likeResponsible personSenior,In some cases, configuring one person may also meet business planning needs.,The details still need to be combined with the applicant、Business scope andHong Kong Securities and Futures CommissionReview requires comprehensive judgment。

Venue requirements and fees

Office space is relatively easy to solve。Because Hong Kong has more people and less land,Ordinary office rents are generally higher。The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission does not have specific regional requirements for the office address of companies holding Hong Kong financial licenses.,Enterprises can position themselves according to their own business、Choose your own office location based on your budget and customer reception needs。

Judging from the cases that Hong Kong Credit Union has assisted customers in the past,The more common monthly rent for office space is between HKD 30,000 and HKD 50,000.。certainly,Enterprises can also choose to rent top-notch business offices in core bustling areas,It depends on the company's own strategic positioning and cost arrangements.。

Funding requirementsand capital allocation

The capital requirement for a Hong Kong securities Type 1 license is a paid-up share capital of HKD 5 million.。If the company also provides margin financing,It requires 10 million Hong Kong dollars in paid-in equity capital.,and additionally meet the liquidity requirement of HK$3 million.。

Hong Kong No. 1 License TransferReference to purchase price

Except for direct application,Some companies will also pay attention to the transfer or acquisition price of Hong Kong financial licenses。A case recently served by Hong Kong Information CommunicationsHong Kong No. 1 License AcquisitionCase example,The company completed the acquisition in September 2019,The transaction price was RMB 9.9 million。

Judging from the market quotation situation,The public quotation is usually ten to fifteen percent higher than the actual transaction price.。The above price data has strong reference value;If the enterprise needs to know more about the specific transaction information and processing methods,,You can contact Hong Kong Information Communications Consultants for targeted assessment。

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Owned by Mr. Lin Zixuan 15 year securities、Asset management and investment banking experience,Served as senior compliance officer in several licensed financial institutions。He is well versed in the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) regulatory requirements,Successfully dominated the SFC 1st 1、4、9 Application and annual maintenance of licenses (including RO licenses for legal persons and individuals)。He is particularly skilled in developing and enforcing financial resource rules (FRR)、internal control system,as well as ensuring that the company is fully compliant with the SFC’s requirements in terms of customer vetting (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML/CFT),To meet strict regulatory compliance standards。

Areas of expertise:SFC license (Type 1, 4, 9) Application and maintenance、RO/MIC Approval、internal control system、Client Asset Rules (FRR)、KYC/Anti-Money Laundering Policy

Previous institutions:international investment bank、Licensed securities trading company、asset management company

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