Hong Kong serves as a major platform for international capital inflows and outflows，Market openness is relatively high，However, it also faces the risk of illegal financial flows.。To combat money laundering and terrorist financing，The Hong Kong government strictly requires relevant individuals and units to completeHong Kong Money Services License：definition、Application requirements、Validity period and penalties for operating without a licensehandle，To standardize industry order。
Main purpose of license
Hong Kong Money Services License (MSO)：Service scope、Application requirements and fee detailsMainly covers the following two types of business activities：
- currency exchange：Individuals and entities whose main business is currency exchange，Excludes exchange services in ancillary businesses，Redemption provided by the hotel。
- Remittance service：Covers sending funds to places outside Hong Kong、Receive funds from outside Hong Kong，Or arrange to collect funds in three situations outside Hong Kong。
单位若从事上述活动而未向香港海关提出Hong Kong MSO License：Application process、Requirements and fees，constitute a criminal act。Applications must be submitted in the name of a Hong Kong registered company or a locally registered overseas company，and completeHong Kong MSO license application：Eligibility、Definition of ultimate owner and fit and proper criteria、Licensee qualifications、注册资金及合规办公场所等资料，Apply to the Money Services Supervision Division。
Application process
牌照申请须遵循以下标准程序：
- Submit your application in writing or electronically to the Money Services Supervision Division of the Customs and Excise Department，Relevant forms can be obtained from the designated website。
- Customs will review the materials after receiving them，Ask the applicant to provide additional explanations or clarifications when necessary。
- The applicant completes the payment after receiving the payment notice，Customs verification payment records。
- Applicants must sign a formal money services operator license application form witnessed by Customs and Excise Department officers.。
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About Hong Kong Xintong
GXT-HKComposed of professional teams from mainland China and Hong Kong，Focus on providing global company registration、Financial license application、Bank account opening、One-stop cross-border services such as tax financial planning and compliance consulting，Core covers Hong Kong MSO license、Hong Kong Insurance Brokers and Hong Kong Money Lenders Licenses、US MSB license、Hong Kong 149 license、9license plate，Helping enterprises to go overseas efficiently and compliantly，Steady global layout。
