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Introduction to applying for Hong Kong Money Services Operator License (MSO)

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The conditions for applying for a Hong Kong money service operator license are as follows::First of all, if the customer is a non-Hong Kong resident, he must first register a Hong Kong company.;one、suitable person:applicant(or any of its partners/directors/ultimate owners)When applying, Hong Kong Customs will determine whether there are any crimes that have been convicted of、or whether he is an undischarged bankrupt,The offenses set out and the provisions set out are set out in Annex 1。

Only when it is neither;two、business address:1、Business address that needs to be registered:The business address that needs to be registered is the address you use to operate a currency exchange service or a money transfer service. The following are some examples of specific addresses used to operate a money services business.:(i)、This address is used as an address for operating money services;(ii)、The address is advertised (including display of signboard) as being used as a place to meet clients;(iii)、The address is often controlled by the licensee,For example, as a landlord or tenant。

If there is a specific address, it must comply with:Specific addresses are accessible to customs officers,To implement the provisions of the Ordinance。If the address involved in the application is a residential address,The applicant must ensure that the written consent of each occupier of the address is obtained,Allow authorized persons to enter the address for routine inspections。

  1. Addresses that meet the following conditions do not need to be registered:(i) Addresses located outside Hong Kong;(ii) The address is not primarily used for operating money services,For example, addresses that are only used for the following purposes:· Storage of business records · Staff training If there is no specific address, a mailing address must be provided in the application form.。

The following examples do not require registered business address:(i)、Operating money services from a non-fixed address,For example, providing door-to-door service;(ii)、Meet the customer at their office;(iii)、The procedures for non-Hong Kong citizens to apply for a Hong Kong Money Service Operator License using only mobile phone devices for transactions are as follows::According to the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department’s guidelines for applying for a money services license,If a non-Hong Kong person wants to obtain a license, it is best to apply in the name of the company.,The following is the application procedure:one、Applicant provides company business registration certificate、Company registration certificate、Annual return (or company formation form if it is a new company)、Company structure、Give us the shareholding percentage of each member of the company and the company's memorandum and articles of association.,We will apply;two、applicant(or any of its partners/directors/ultimate owners)A notary public witness is required to make a fit and proper determination.;three、Applicants need to meet with customs officers to formally sign

Require

Application form for grant of money services operator license;Apply for a Hong Kong Money Services Operator License

Things to note

as follows:one、The license is valid for two years。

The licensee must submit a license renewal application at least 45 days before the license expires.;two、If you fail to apply for a license,paid

cost

will not be refunded;three、The licensee is required to notify the Commissioner of changes in the following details::

  1. Change of business/corporate name;
  2. Changing nature of money services business;
  3. Change of primary (correspondence) address;
  4. Changes to contact information;
  5. Changes to business address information;
  6. Change of telephone and fax numbers of business address;
  7. Changes to information about other businesses operated at the business address;
  8. Change of occupier of residential business address;
  9. Change of details of sole proprietor/partner/director/ultimate owner;
  10. Change of partners/directors/ultimate owners;
  11. Change of fit and proper status of sole proprietor/partner/director/ultimate owner;
  12. Changes in bank accounts used to conduct money services business。

Four. Suspended

Require

;Licensee must complete the form before the closure date,Notify the Commissioner of the intention to close business and the date of closure;five、Transaction reports are required to be submitted every three months (online submission). Our services include:Benefits of Hong Kong Limited Company Registration Hong Kong Company Conditions Process of Registering Hong Kong Company Hong Kong Limited Company Management Instructions Business Secretary Service Registration for Offshore Operations Limited Company Registration Application Introduction to Hong Kong Money Service Operator License (MSO)


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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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