As the registration threshold for domestic private equity funds continues to increase,，Domestic investment channels are limited，More and more mainland private equity institutions choose to apply for oracquisitionHong Kong license number 9to expand Hong Kong’s financial market。Hong Kong license number 9It is a Type 9 regulated activity license under the Securities and Futures Ordinance，Licensed companyCan provide securities and various types of securities to overseas customers in Hong KongAsset management services。
Hong Kong No. 9 plateClassification of photos and ways to obtain them
Hong Kong No. 9 plate is divided intoSmall 9 cardsandBig 9 cards，The distinction lies in whether it is allowed to hold client assets for operations。Big 9 cardsCan hold client assets，It is more difficult to apply than the small 9 card。If mainland private equity companies want to obtain this license，You can also entrust a third party to handle it，You can also directly acquire existing licensed companies。Taking into account the policy differences between Hong Kong and the Mainland，Acquisitions have become a common option。
Advantages of Hong Kong License No. 9
After obtaining Hong Kong license No. 9，Mainland private equity companies can significantly expand their business scope。Investment targets can be expanded to overseas equity assets that were previously restricted、Derivatives, etc.。at the same time，Licensed institutions can better meet the diversified allocation needs of high-net-worth customers at home and abroad，And can enjoy the tax advantages of Hong Kong。
Requirements for applying for Hong Kong license No. 9
If investors do not agree with the acquisition method，Also optionalApply directly，But the processing cycle is longer。Applicants need to establish a company or overseas corporation in Hong Kong，Verification of its financial status by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong、Solvency and personnel qualifications。To apply for Hong Kong No. 9 plate, at least two people must be employedlicensed responsible person，One of them must be a member of the board of directors。If you apply for Big 9 cards，There are additional requirements for paid-up share capital and liquid capital。It takes a long time to prepare relevant conditions and materials，Therefore, acquisition methods are more generally accepted by investors.。
The process of acquiring Hong Kong No. 9 license
The acquisition of Hong Kong No. 9 license is similar to the general company transfer process。Applicants need to conduct licensing qualificationsdue diligence，After selecting the acquisition target，Complete corresponding information changes and regulatory review，Asset management business can be officially launched。
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