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Hong Kong Money Services License:Main purpose、Application Process and Compliance Points

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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 Licensehandle,To standardize industry order。

Main purpose of license

Hong Kong Money Services LicenseMainly 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。

If the unit engages in the above activities without reportingHong Kong Customs and Excise DepartmentproposeLicense application,constitute a criminal act。Applications must be submitted in the name of a Hong Kong registered company or a locally registered overseas company,and completesuitable personLicensee qualificationsRegistered capitalandCompliance office spaceand other information,Apply to the Money Services Supervision Division。

Application process

License applicationThe following standard procedures must be followed:

  1. 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。
  2. Customs will review the materials after receiving them,Ask the applicant to provide additional explanations or clarifications when necessary。
  3. The applicant completes the payment after receiving the payment notice,Customs verification payment records。
  4. Applicants must sign a formal money services operator license application form witnessed by Customs and Excise Department officers.。

Hong Kong Xintong has more than 7 years of professional experience in related license processing fields,Pay close attention to policy adjustments,Can optimize response plans for investors in a timely manner。If the applicant issuitable personSelection、Licensee qualifications、Encounter obstacles in allocating registered capital or arranging office space, etc.,Effective assistance can be provided,Welcome to further communicate with us regarding license application details and process guidance.。

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Chen Weilun

Chen Weilun, money service operator in Hong Kong (MSO) Compliance and regulatory practice areas include 12 years of experience。He served as head of the compliance department of the local payment and currency exchange licensing authority,Directly responsible for MSO license application、Anti-money laundering / Customer due diligence system (AML/KYC)、risk assessment design、Establish daily monitoring procedures and communicate with the Customs Department for review and other compliance tasks。

Areas of expertise:MSO license application、AML/KYC system、risk assessment、daily monitoring procedures、Customs Department review communication。

Previous institutions:Hong Kong MSO Payment Institution & Head of Compliance Department

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