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How much does a Hong Kong money services license cost? Acquisition of agency MSO license

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Hong Kong Money Services License,That is, MSO license,It is a financial license with customs ideas in mind。Mainly to combat money laundering activities。In addition to providing currency exchange services, a money services license,Remittance services are also available。Today we mainly want to introduce,How much does a Hong Kong money services license cost?。If you need to purchase an MSO license, please contact me.,Hong Kong Xintong has an existing license for transfer。

1,What is the purpose of acquiring a Hong Kong money services license? It has quite a lot of effects,For example, you can become an agent in Hong Kong for third-party payment giants such as Alipay or Alipay.,Earn a certain settlement commission。Able to provide sales loan services for many companies engaged in cross-border trade to return to the country.。Hong Kong as a world-renowned financial center,There is still a relatively large market space to earn the foreign exchange interest rate difference.。

Wild Card Acquirer,Collection and payment services,Physical currency exchange shops, etc. are all important functions of Hong Kong’s money services license。2,Hong Kong Money Services License

transfer process

Are there any matters that require special attention? Whether applying for a Hong Kong money services license,Or consider direct acquisition,can meet the needs of licensees for business development。There is essentially no difference。

But one thing to note is that,When holding a Hong Kong money services license,any partner,director,License holder’s background must be clean,When transferring and changing the Hong Kong money services license,It is necessary to provide non-criminal certificate materials for each important position。3,How long does a transfer usually take?

The transfer time is different from that of general types of Hong Kong financial licenses.,The transfer time of Hong Kong currency exchange license is relatively fast.,It usually takes about a month to complete,Obtain the consent of the Hong Kong Customs Department。But one thing that needs to be reminded here is that,In the process of making an acquisition,Be sure to conduct strict investigations into the background of the acquisition target,Ensure that there are no records of debt problems or irregular business operations。

4,Which department should I apply to for a Hong Kong money services license? According to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance(Regulations)Relevant powers given to,From April 1, 2012,Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department(customs)is the relevant authority that regulates money service operators。therefore,To apply for a Hong Kong money services license, you mainly apply to the Hong Kong Customs Department.,and submit specific materials related to the venue and personnel.。

5,What kind of operators need to apply for a money services license? If the main business involves remittance services and currency exchange services,You need to apply for a Hong Kong money services license。but does not include,The above two types of services incidental to the main business。For example, additional currency exchange services provided by the hotel, etc.。Specific business characterization,In the end, it still has to be carried out according to the specific explanation of Hong Kong Customs.。6,What do you need to pay to apply for a Hong Kong money services license?

cost

An important expenditure is mainly the registered capital,You need to pay 500,000 Hong Kong dollars into your bank account,Conduct capital verification。In addition to registered capital,Application for a license and renewal of a Hong Kong money services license also require payment

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。Right,One knowledge point that needs to be introduced here is,The validity period of Hong Kong money services license is two years,You need to apply for license renewal more than 40 days before expiration,Otherwise, you need to apply again after expiration.。

7,After successfully applying for a Hong Kong money services license,If you have multiple locations,Do you need one license per location? unnecessary。If you add one more business location,You only need to provide filing instructions and pay for the new business location.

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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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