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Hong Kong MSO license transfer:Application requirements for non-Hong Kong residents、Fit and proper determination and business address requirements

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The Hong Kong Money Services Operator (MSO) license itself cannot be transferred separately,但通过收购持有牌照的公司股权,Can realize the overall transfer of license and business entity,This is the mainstream license transfer method currently on the market.。Hong Kong Xintong currently holds clean and transferableMSO licenseresource,Can provide substantial support to companies interested in entering cross-border remittance and currency exchange businesses。

香港MSO牌照转让:非香港居民申请条件、适当人选判定与经营地址要求配图1
Hong Kong MSO license transfer:Application requirements for non-Hong Kong residents、Fit and proper determination and business address requirements:Relevant supervision and handling points

Prerequisites for non-Hong Kong residents to apply

Non-Hong Kong residents or overseas entities must first completeHong Kong company registration,Obtain business registration certificate、Company registration certificate and annual return form (for new companies, company establishment form),Then submit the MSO license application in the name of the company。

香港MSO牌照转让条件
Hong Kong MSO license transfer conditions

Key requirements for application

Determination of fit and proper person

Hong Kong Customs and Excise DepartmentApplicants and their partners will be、director、final ownersuitable personreview,Core judgment criteria include:

  1. Have not been convicted of any offense listed in Schedule 1;
  2. Not an undischarged bankrupt。

Non-Hong Kong citizens must go through the notary witnessing process,To complete the appropriate candidate determination。

Business address requirements

Address to be registered:For operating currency exchange or remittance services、Publicity (including display signs) as a place to meet customers、or an address that is regularly under the control of the licensee (e.g. as a landlord or tenant),All must be registered with customs。Residential addresses require written consent from each occupier,to allow authorized personnel access to conduct routine inspections。

No registered address:

  • Address outside Hong Kong;
  • Mainly used for storing business records or staff training,rather than an address that operates a money service;
  • Operating at a non-fixed address (such as providing door-to-door services);
  • Meet with clients at client offices;
  • Only use mobile phone devices to conduct transactions。

If there is no specific business address,Correspondence address must be provided in the application form。

Application process

  1. Submit company information:Business registration certificate、Company registration certificate、Annual Return (or Company Incorporation Form)、Company structure、Shareholding percentage of each member、Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association;
  2. Carry out the witnessing process of a suitable notary public;
  3. Applicants are required to meet with Customs officers,Officially signed application form for granting money services operator license。

If you plan to acquire a Hong Kong money services license,or have any questions about the license transfer process,Welcome to contact us directly。

About Hong Kong Xintong

GXT-HKComposed of professional teams from mainland China and Hong Kong,Focus on providing global company registration、Financial license application、Bank account opening、One-stop cross-border services such as tax financial planning and compliance consulting,core coverageHong Kong MSO License、Hong Kong Insurance Brokers and Hong Kong Money Lenders Licenses、US MSB license、Hong Kong 149 license、9license plate,Helping enterprises to go overseas efficiently and compliantly,Steady global layout。

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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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