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Hong Kong currency exchange license transfer:Requirements and fees

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in Hong Kong,Not appliedHong Kong Currency Exchange LicenseIt is a crime to operate money service-related activities,Once convicted,Can be fined NT$100,000 and imprisoned for six months。For units with urgent business needs,Business can be carried out through the transfer of Hong Kong currency exchange license,Must also acceptHong Kong Customs and Excise Departmentsupervision。

License application requirements

License application has certain requirements for the qualifications of the applicant and the unit,However, there are relatively few restrictions on the transfer of currency exchange licenses in Hong Kong.。First, clarify who needs to apply for the license:in Hong Kong,Individuals and entities that conduct currency exchange and remittance operations as a business,Application must be made to Hong Kong Customs。The materials required for application are as follows::

  1. Application subject:Hong Kong company or overseas company registered in Hong Kong;
  2. Registered capital:5010,000 Hong Kong dollars,Paid;
  3. suitable person:including shareholders、director、ultimate owner;
  4. Licensee:1Hong Kong permanent resident;
  5. office space:Have a physical office in Hong Kong。

Hong Kong currency exchange license transfer refers to a license that has been reviewed by Hong Kong Customs,Therefore, there is no need to satisfy licensees one by one、Suitable candidates and office space requirements,You only need to apply for relevant information changes in accordance with regulations to start business。

License application fees and risks

During the license application process,Involves multiple fees that need to be paid,Including application fees and suitable candidate determination fees, etc.。Once these fees are collected,No refund will be given even if the application is rejected,Therefore, applicants need to bear greater risks。Because of this,More and more investors tend to choose the Hong Kong currency exchange license transfer method。

Transfer fee cycle

The fee cycle for the transfer of currency exchange licenses in Hong Kong is not uniform,Affected by many factors,Including gathering required documents from applicants、Conduct on-site inspections of business premises,and the time required to obtain fit and proper determination records from other agencies。Actual charges and times depend on the applicant’s specific circumstances。

Hong Kong Xintong has 7 years of professional experience in the field of Hong Kong license processing,Well versed in policy changes in Hong Kong,Ability to promptly adjust entry plans for investors。If the applicant is a suitable candidate、Licensee、Encountering difficulties with registered capital or office space,Assistance is available。Details of fees for transfer of Hong Kong currency exchange license,Welcome further consultation and communication。


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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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