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Hong Kong MSO money service license application conditions and procedures

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Money Service Operator License(MSO)It is the Hong Kong government’s purpose to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.,A license that requires any person who wishes to operate remittance or currency exchange services to apply to the Commissioner of Customs and Excise。

As a major financial market in Asia, Hong Kong is also the global offshore center for RMB.,Regardless of the maturity of the regulatory framework、Completeness of Public Transactions、Asset management scale and richness of financial products, etc.,Both are at the forefront of the international market and are a platform for many investors.。every day,RMB 890 billion processed from Hong Kong's real-time payment system,The volume of RMB trade settlement transactions processed through Hong Kong has exceeded 230 million yuan。

Hong Kong market implements financial license management system,Enterprises or institutions can conduct stock trading at the same time、financial derivatives、Trading in foreign exchange and gold。Holding this license means obtaining a "pass" in Hong Kong's currency and foreign exchange markets.,Can carry out relevant currency exchange services,To provide investors with better prices and greater efficiency,and more flexible and convenient financial services。

Information required to apply for a license

  1. company shareholders:Applicants can be individuals or companies,The company must be a local company registered in Hong Kong or an overseas company registered at the Companies Registry。
  2. suitable person:shareholder、director、The final owner is required to provide a police certificate and ***;A suitable candidate application form needs to be filled in,At the same time, it needs to be signed in front of witnesses to take effect.。

Witnesses include authorized officers of the Customs and Excise Department、Practicing professionals (including solicitors、Accountant、auditor)、Notary Public or Justice of the Peace。

  1. 1 licensed person,Must be a permanent resident of Hong Kong。
  2. Registered capital:Need to pay。
  3. Business address or residence:Have an actual commercial building office address in Hong Kong、Telephone、Mail;Also available for residential use,Provided that the written consent of each occupier of the accommodation is required;and allow customs officers to enter the residence for on-site inspections;Have a stamped copy of the lease or title record;A copy of the floor plan and area of ​​the residence must also be provided.。
  4. interview:Need to go to the customs headquarters for an interview。Related products:

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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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