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Hong Kong MSO License:regulated person、Application procedures, fees and validity period

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At present, domestic currency exchange institutions are mainly established in provinces with a large number of cross-border mobile people.,Among them, regional currency exchange institutions are concentrated in Guangdong Province and the eastern coastal provinces and cities.。According to the notice of the Administration of Foreign Exchange,Each branch must reasonably grasp the pace of exchange bank approvals,Avoid excessive competition,In principle, national charter agencies will no longer be approved,In the future, the difficulty of national license approval will be further increased.,The scarcity of license plates with national business qualifications has become increasingly prominent。In this context,market pairHong Kong MSO LicenseSignificant increase in demand。

Hong Kong Xintong has focused on corporate services for more than ten years,Several MSO licenses are currently available for transfer.,At the same time, we provide nationwide MSO license agency services.。The following summarizes the key matters involved in license application,For further information,Welcome to contact Hong Kong Information Communications Consultants。

Anti-money laundering regulationsApplicable objects

According to the Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance,money service operator(i.e. persons or institutions operating currency exchange services or remittance services)、The Postmaster General and other designated financial institutions are subject to the regulation of the Ordinance。The relevant authorities under the Ordinance areCommissioner of Customs

Hong Kong MSO LicenseofApplication procedureand approval conditions

If any person or organization wishes to operate money services,Must apply for a license from the Commissioner of Customs and Excise。Applications can be submitted in paper or electronic form。Approval conditions mainly include:The applicant must have not been adjudged bankrupt before,and there is currently no undischarged bankruptcy status;at the same time,The specific premises used for operating money services must be those that the Commissioner considers appropriate。

business premisesspecial provisions

money service operatorCan apply for a license using residential premises as a business address,Provided that the written consent of each occupier of the premises must be obtained,To enable officers authorized by the Commissioner to enter the premises to conduct routine inspections in accordance with the regulations。

License fees and deadlines

Application for MSO license requires payment of specified fees,Regardless of whether it is ultimately approved,All fees paid are non-refundable。The license is valid for two years,The licensee must submit a license renewal application at least 45 days before the license expires.。

Hong Kong MSO license application,Please contact Hong Kong Information Communication Co., Ltd.。


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Hong Kong Xintong focuses onHong Kong Securities and Futures Commission licenseHong Kong Insurance Broker LicenseHong Kong MSO Licenseandmoneylenders licenseApply for service,Assist customers to applyUS MSB license、NFA、RIA、Canadian MSB license、Mainstream overseas financial licenses such as Australia and Mexico,Support enterprises to achieve compliance expansion of cross-border financial business。Also availableCayman Islands Offshore Company Registration、Offshore fund establishment and global compliance operations and other services,Help enterprises expand their presence in international markets。Provide one-stop compliance solutions for enterprises。To learn more,Please contactHong Kong Information Communications Consultant

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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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