Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission license

Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) license is suitable for engaging in securities、futures、Asset management and other financial services companies。Companies applying for this license need to meet certain capital requirements、Compliance procedures,and provide necessary financial reporting and audit materials。Shenzhen Youyou Business,Senior foreign consultants at your service,More than ten years of international business perspective,Professional knowledge reserve。Professionally provide one-stop service for Hong Kong SFC financial license。
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission

Hong Kong as New York、London is one of the world's three largest financial centers,It has always attracted the attention of the Hong Kong government in the financial field.。

The financial industry can serve as one of the "engines" of Hong Kong's economy,In addition to Hong Kong’s unique geographical advantages and sound financial market system,,Efficient for the financial industry、Standardized and strong supervision,This is also a major reason why Chinese and foreign financial institutions can set up here.。

Hong Kong’s financial industry currently implements mixed operations、Supervision model of separate supervision,Major financial regulators include the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)、Hong Kong Monetary Authority "Supervises the Banking Industry"、Insurance Regulatory Authority "In charge of the insurance industry"。

According to the provisions of the Securities and Futures Ordinance,Hong Kong’s financial services industry is subdivided into 9 major business types,Corresponded10market access license,Regulated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission。

As long as it meets the requirements of the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong,You can apply for a license to carry out relevant business。

Hong Kong license number 1-9 business

Securities Regulatory Commission ① license plate

Hong Kong No. 1 Securities Exchange

Securities trading

  • Stock/bond/fund/trust trading、Brokerage services
  • Placing and underwriting securities

Securities Regulatory Commission ② license plate

Hong Kong No. 1 Securities Exchange

Futures contract trading

  • Provide clients with index or commodity futures trading/brokerage services
  • Buy/sell futures contracts for clients

Securities Regulatory Commission ③ license plate

Hong Kong No. 1 Securities Exchange

Leveraged Forex Trading

  • Stock/bond/fund/trust trading、Brokerage services
  • Placing and underwriting securities

Securities Regulatory Commission ④ license plate

Hong Kong No. 1 Securities Exchange

Advise on securities

  • Provide clients with investment advice on selling/buying futures contracts
  • Issue research reports/analysis on futures contracts

Securities Regulatory Commission ⑤ license plate

Hong Kong No. 1 Securities Exchange

Advise on futures contracts

  • Provide clients with investment advice on selling/buying futures contracts
  • Issue research reports/analysis on futures contracts

Securities Regulatory Commission ⑥ license plate

Hong Kong No. 1 Securities Exchange

Advise on institutional financing

  • Acting as sponsor for an initial public offering for a listing applicant
  • Regarding "Company Acquisition"、Mergers and Share Buy-backs Code" and provide advice on compliance matters

Securities Regulatory Commission ⑦ license plate

Hong Kong No. 1 Securities Exchange

Provide automated trading services

  • An electronic trading platform that operates matching customer orders

Securities Regulatory Commission license plate ⑧

Hong Kong No. 1 Securities Exchange

Providing securities margin financing

  • Provide financing to clients who purchase stocks and use the client's stocks as collateral

Securities Regulatory Commission ⑨ license plate

Hong Kong No. 1 Securities Exchange

Provide asset management

  • Manage securities or futures contract investment portfolios for clients on a discretionary basis
  • Manage funds on a discretionary basis

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Hong Kong No. 1-9 application requirements

legal structure

A limited company that must be incorporated in Hong Kong,or a non-Hong Kong company registered with the Registrar。Hong Kong accepts companies established elsewhere,Register in Hong Kong,For example, Cayman Corporation, etc.。

office space

The company has a presence in Hong Kong、Real business address,Must be a Grade A office building,It cannot be any affiliated address。

Registered capital

The registered capital requirement for Hong Kong companies is HKD 5 million or above.,Must always maintain paid-in share capital and liquid capital of no less than HK$3 million,Must open an account in a bank in Hong Kong。

licensed representative

Must have two licensees,At least one responsible officer must be based in Hong Kong,to directly oversee business operations。

Company strength

Have a mature business structure、Complete monitoring system and professional staff,Able to bear the risks faced in the business。

Responsible person

At least one "Responsible Officer RO" manages the company,But when applying for a license,or after being issued a license to operate in the future,The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission requires the hiring of at least two "Responsible Officers RO"。

*RO person in charge is divided into big and small brands。Big-name ROs are those who have been in charge of relevant licenses before.。Small-brand ROs pass HKSI-related examinations,Personnel with relevant industry experience。

Hong Kong No. 1-9 Application Process

01

Evaluate applicant qualifications

Clarify business needs,Choose the right license plate type,and evaluate whether relevant requirements are met。

02

Prepare application documents

Establish a Hong Kong company,Prepare necessary documents to open a bank account,Such as financial reports, etc.

03

Submit application

Review RO qualifications and basic information,Submit complete application materials to relevant regulatory agencies

04

China Securities Regulatory Commission’s approval

The SEC may conduct interviews with company representatives to learn more about the company's business plans and compliance。

05

Get approved

After meeting all requirements, the company will receive a financial license。

*The entire license application cycle takes approximately 6-8 months,Tools also need to be determined based on the actual situation.

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