With Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect、Deepening of cross-border securities trading mechanisms such as Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect，Hong Kong license number 9It is no longer just a securities trading license，It is also the case that domestic asset management institutions have deployed overseas.、A key channel to connect with international capital markets。Hong Kong license number 9，That is, the Type 9 regulated business qualification license under the Securities and Futures Ordinance of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission，Mainly coveredAsset management business。in recent years，Jinglin Investment、innocent heart、Bai Fang Assets and other Mainland Chinaprivate equityIt has taken the lead in achieving international operations by obtaining this license.，Further confirming its strategic value in the industry。
The core advantages of Hong Kong License No. 9
Institutions holding Hong Kong license No. 9 can provide stocks to overseas customers、fund、Bond and other diversified investment portfolio management services。This qualification not only significantly enhances overseas investors’ recognition of mainland private equity companies，It can also help companies enjoy a series of tax incentives in Hong Kong.。When overseas investors select private equity fund managers，Standards are more rational、objective，Once selected，Funds have long-term、Stable features。therefore，Successfully obtained the license，In itself, it is a great contribution to the company’s strong strength andCompliancedirect manifestation of ability。
Basic requirements for applying for Hong Kong No. 9 license
Affected by the continued increase in applications from mainland private equity institutions，The Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission has significantly tightened its approval of No. 9 licenses。The applicant organization must first have a sound corporate structure and a complete internal control system.，And meet the rigid targets in terms of registered capital and liquidity.：
- The minimum paid-up capital is HKD 5 million；
- Liquidity capital is not less than HKD 3 million。
also，Licensed representatives and responsible persons conducting business must fully meet the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission’s professional qualifications、Relevant standards on experience and conduct。After all conditions are fully met,，to officially enterLicense applicationprogram。
How to get it：New application vs.acquisition
current，There are two main ways to obtain Hong Kong No. 9 plate.：One is to register a new company in Hong Kong and apply for a license by yourself；The second is to directly acquire a company that already holds No. 9 license plate.。Since it is more difficult to apply directly、Longer cycle，More and more institutions are turning to acquisitions。
Transfer fee considerations
Hong Kong license transfer fees vary widely，The actual cost will vary depending on the business scale of the target company.、Existence state、Core factors such as compliance records and whether the license comes with other qualifications make a significant difference，Case assessment required。
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