TC006431)
NNC222802975442, NSC1122001737884, NR124001800117)
25-12-03315), HKEX filings of S.F. Holding Co., Ltd. (06936.HK / 002352.SZ), and the People's Bank of China (PBOC) Payment Business Licence Register (Z2006444000010).
When cross-border e-commerce merchants using Cash-on-Delivery (COD), international freight forwarders, or corporate treasurers inspect settlement statements issued by SF Pay Hong Kong Limited (順豐支付香港有限公司), two due diligence questions frequently arise: First, is this entity an official licensed subsidiary of Asia's largest integrated logistics provider, S.F. Holding Co., Ltd. (002352.SZ / 06936.HK)? Second, why does the Companies Registry show an incorporation date of 22 June 2018 while its Hong Kong Customs Money Service Operator (MSO) licence was granted in December 2025?
By examining all 20 official ICRIS filing barcodes lodged by CR No. 2712842 (BRN: 69542580), 86hc.com reconstructs a textbook corporate restructuring sequence[1][2]:
- Dormant Shelf Phase (2018-06-22 to Jan 2025): Incorporated on 22 June 2018 under the original name JOY POINTER LIMITED (向欣有限公司), maintaining a clean 7-year statutory compliance record with zero litigation;
- Capital Alteration & Relocation to Tsing Yi SF Centre (Jan–Apr 2025): Immediately following S.F. Holding's dual primary listing on the HKEX Main Board (
06936.HK) in November 2024, the entity overhauled its board on 23 January 2025 (ND2ABarcode:22001733222), altered its share capital via FormNSC11on 6 February 2025 (Barcode:22001737884), and on 2 April 2025 lodged consecutive barcodes for FormNR1(24001800117) and FormND2A(24001800118) to relocate its registered office into S.F. Group's self-owned Hong Kong headquarters—Room 903A, 9/F, Asia Logistics Hub - SF Centre, 36 Tsing Yi Hong Wan Road, Tsing Yi—co-locating with its parent SF Payment Holdings Limited (CR: 3621986); - MSO Licence Grant & Form NNC2 Rebranding (Dec 2025 to Jun 2026): Granted Hong Kong Customs MSO Licence
25-12-03315in December 2025, followed by filing FormNNC2(Barcode:22802975442) and receiving its Certificate of Change of Name (Barcode:40026597580) on 18 June 2026 to formally adopt the name SF Pay Hong Kong Limited (順豐支付香港有限公司).
1. Statutory Profile & Co-Located Architecture at Room 903A, Asia Logistics Hub - SF Centre
Unlike standalone fintech startups that lease co-working suites in Central or Wan Chai, SF Pay Hong Kong Limited anchors both its statutory Registered Office and its Customs-approved MSO Licensed Premises inside S.F. Group's flagship Hong Kong logistics terminal: Room 903A, 9/F, Asia Logistics Hub - SF Centre, 36 Tsing Yi Hong Wan Road, Tsing Yi, Hong Kong[1][2].
Using the 86hc.com Commercial Building & Address Co-Location System to inspect Room 903A, 9/F, Asia Logistics Hub - SF Centre reveals S.F. Group's two-tier offshore payment structure:
| Statutory Name & Registry Link | CR No. | BRN | Key Dates | Regulatory Licence & Strategic Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SF Pay Hong Kong Limited順豐支付香港有限公司(Formerly: JOY POINTER LIMITED / 向欣有限公司) | 2712842 | 69542580 | Inc: 2018-06-22 MSO: Dec 2025 Renamed: Jun 2026 | • HK Customs MSO Licence: 25-12-03315• Operating entity for cross-border COD (Cash on Delivery) merchant settlement, international freight clearing, remittance, and FX conversions. |
SF Payment Holdings Limited順豐支付控股有限公司 | 3621986 | 78778609 | Inc: 2025 (Status: Live) | • Offshore payment holding vehicle consolidating equity and capital allocation for S.F. Group's international payment subsidiaries. |
SF Hengtong Payment Co., Ltd.順豐恆通支付有限公司(Mainland China Licensed Sister Entity) | Mainland USCC:91440300574775153H | PBOC Licence:Z2006444000010 | Inc: 2011-04-29 | • Wholly-owned Mainland payment subsidiary of S.F. Holding (002352.SZ / 06936.HK), holding PBOC Payment Business Licence Z2006444000010[3]. |
2. Six-Step Transformation Forensics: Tracing the 2025–2026 ICRIS Barcodes
Why did S.F. Group repurpose a 2018 company (CR 2712842) rather than incorporating a brand-new entity in 2025? In institutional licensing and tier-1 bank onboarding, utilizing a seasoned corporate entity with a 7-year unblemished statutory filing history and zero litigation significantly accelerates commercial bank segregated account opening and regulatory due diligence. The 8 recent ICRIS barcodes document every step of this transformation[1]:
Phase 1 (2025-01-23): Initial Board Overhaul via Form ND2A (Barcode: 22001733222)
Following S.F. Holding's HKEX Main Board listing (06936.HK) on 27 November 2024, the group initiated the activation of CR 2712842 on 23 January 2025 by filing a 5-page Form ND2A (Notice of Change of Company Secretary and Director, Barcode: 22001733222).
Phase 2 (2025-02-06): Share Capital Alteration via Form NSC11 (Barcode: 22001737884)
On 6 February 2025, the company filed a 2-page Form NSC11 (Notice of Alteration of Share Capital, Barcode: 22001737884) to strengthen its capital structure ahead of the Hong Kong Customs MSO licensing review.
Phase 3 (2025-04-02 to 04-08): Consecutive Barcodes Moving into Tsing Yi SF Centre (Barcodes: 24001800117 & 24001800118)
On 2 April 2025, the company lodged two consecutive filings: Form NR1 (Notice of Change of Registered Office Address, Barcode: 24001800117, 1p) relocating to Room 903A, 9/F, Asia Logistics Hub - SF Centre, 36 Tsing Yi Hong Wan Road, Tsing Yi, immediately followed by Form ND2A (Barcode: 24001800118, 3p) and a subsequent Form ND2B on 8 April 2025 (Barcode: 22001778070, 3p).
Phase 4 (2025-07-02): 2025 Annual Return Form NAR1 (Barcode: 22502487173)
On 2 July 2025, the company filed its 10-page 2025 Annual Return (Form NAR1, Barcode: 22502487173), recording its updated share capital, parent shareholding, and board composition.
Phase 5 (December 2025): Grant of HK Customs MSO Licence 25-12-03315
Upon passing Fit and Proper person tests and on-site inspection of Room 903A at SF Centre by the Customs and Excise Department, the entity was granted Money Service Operator Licence 25-12-03315 in December 2025[2].
Phase 6 (2026-06-18): Official Rebranding via Form NNC2 (Barcodes: 22802975442 & 40026597580)
On 18 June 2026, the company lodged Form NNC2 (Notice of Change of Company Name, Barcode: 22802975442, 1p) and was issued its Certificate of Change of Name (Barcode: 40026597580, 1p), officially transitioning from JOY POINTER LIMITED to SF Pay Hong Kong Limited (順豐支付香港有限公司).
3. Commercial Architecture: Cross-Border COD Clearing & Supply Chain Settlement
By operating a licensed MSO entity directly inside its Tsing Yi logistics hub, S.F. Holding bridges physical parcel delivery with cross-border funds settlement:
| Business Scenario | Compliance Bottleneck Without MSO Licence | SF Pay Hong Kong (MSO 25-12-03315) Solution |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cross-Border E-Commerce COD (Cash on Delivery) Settlement | Under Cap. 615 AMLO, collecting HKD parcel payments on delivery and converting/remitting those funds in USD or RMB to offshore merchants constitutes regulated remittance and currency exchange. | HKD COD funds collected by SF Express couriers are settled through licensed affiliate SF Pay Hong Kong Limited (MSO 25-12-03315), matching every remittance with verified SF waybill and customs clearance data. |
| 2. Multi-Currency Global Freight & Charter Settlement | International air/ocean freight forwarding across 200+ countries involves fragmented multi-currency invoices and high SWIFT FX spreads. | Centralized multi-currency netting, FX conversion, and cross-border freight settlement for global supply chain clients. |
| 3. Waybill-Backed AML & Trade Authenticity Verification | Standalone payment processors must manually verify third-party shipping documents to prevent phantom trade money laundering. | Direct integration with S.F. Group's WMS and TMS allows real-time verification of parcel weight, GPS delivery signatures, and customs declarations. |
4. Verified ICRIS Statutory Filing Index for SF Pay Hong Kong Limited (CR: 2712842)
| Filing Date | Form Code | Statutory Document Title & Forensic Significance | ICRIS Barcode | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | CERT_NAME | Certificate of Change of Name Official certificate renaming JOY POINTER LIMITED to SF Pay Hong Kong Limited | 40026597580 | 1p · View |
| 2026-06-18 | NNC2 | Notice of Change of Company Name (Form NNC2) Statutory filing of special resolution for corporate rebranding | 22802975442 | 1p · View |
| 2025-07-02 | NAR1 | Annual Return 2025 (Form NAR1) Discloses post-restructuring share capital, shareholding, and directors | 22502487173 | 10p · View |
| 2025-04-08 | ND2B | Notice of Change of Company Secretary and Director Details (Form ND2B) | 22001778070 | 3p · View |
| 2025-04-02 | ND2A | Notice of Change of Company Secretary and Director (Form ND2A) Consecutive barcode lodged alongside Form NR1 address move | 24001800118 | 3p · View |
| 2025-04-02 | NR1 | Notice of Change of Registered Office Address (Form NR1) Relocation to Room 903A, 9/F, Asia Logistics Hub - SF Centre, Tsing Yi | 24001800117 | 1p · View |
| 2025-02-06 | NSC11 | Notice of Alteration of Share Capital (Form NSC11) Capital alteration preparing for HK Customs MSO licensing | 22001737884 | 2p · View |
| 2025-01-23 | ND2A | Notice of Change of Company Secretary and Director (Form ND2A) | 22001733222 | 5p · View |
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What are the statutory registration numbers and MSO licence number of SF Pay Hong Kong Limited?
SF Pay Hong Kong Limited (順豐支付香港有限公司) is registered in Hong Kong under Company Number (CR No.) 2712842 and Business Registration Number (BRN) 69542580. It holds Money Service Operator (MSO) Licence 25-12-03315 issued by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department, with its registered and licensed premises at Room 903A, 9/F, Asia Logistics Hub - SF Centre, 36 Tsing Yi Hong Wan Road, Tsing Yi, Hong Kong.
Q2: Why do historical records prior to June 2026 show CR No. 2712842 as "JOY POINTER LIMITED"?
JOY POINTER LIMITED (向欣有限公司) was the original name upon incorporation on 22 June 2018. Following its 2025 capital alteration (22001737884), relocation to SF Centre in Tsing Yi (24001800117), and MSO licence approval (25-12-03315), the company filed Form NNC2 (22802975442) and received its Certificate of Change of Name (40026597580) on 18 June 2026 to become SF Pay Hong Kong Limited.
6. Official Statutory Registers & References
- Hong Kong Companies Registry (ICRIS): Statutory Register and 20 Filing Index for SF Pay Hong Kong Limited (CR No.
2712842, BRN69542580) and SF Payment Holdings Limited (CR No.3621986, BRN78778609). Official Portal: www.e-services.cr.gov.hk ↗. - Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department (Money Service Supervision Bureau): Register of Money Service Operators under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615) —
SF PAY HONG KONG LIMITED, Licence No.25-12-03315. Official Register: HK Customs MSO Register ↗. - HKEXnews & People's Bank of China (PBOC): S.F. Holding Co., Ltd. (
06936.HK/002352.SZ) Corporate Filings and PBOC Licensed Payment Institution Register for SF Hengtong Payment Co., Ltd. (Z2006444000010). Related Guides: HK Customs MSO Directory · HK MSO Licence Application Guide.