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19-02-02726 · SWIFT BIC: STYSHKHH70003918554 and consecutive 2024 ND2A/NR1 Barcodes 24001532393/24001532394) and the Hong Kong Customs MSO Register. Provided strictly for institutional due diligence.
When international entrepreneurs, cross-border traders, or corporate groups holding British Virgin Islands (BVI) entities face steep search fees or prolonged onboarding rejections at traditional Hong Kong commercial banks (such as HSBC, Standard Chartered, or DBS), Wan Chai-headquartered FinTech platform Statrys frequently emerges as a top alternative. Before onboarding corporate treasury funds, CFOs must verify three core statutory facts:
- Contracting Legal Entity: Statrys operates in Hong Kong through STATRYS LIMITED (CR No.:
2724557, BRN:69660764), incorporated on 20 July 2018 originally as3A LIMITEDand renamed toSTATRYS LIMITEDon 11 June 2019[1]; - Regulatory Status & Clearing Infrastructure:
STATRYS LIMITEDholds a Hong Kong Customs Money Service Operator Licence (MSO Licence No.:19-02-02726) under Cap. 615 and maintains its own registered SWIFT BIC code (STYSHKHH) alongside local Faster Payment System (FPS) connectivity[2][3]. It is not a licensed bank under the Banking Ordinance (Cap. 155); client funds are not covered by the HK$800,000 Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS), but are protected via 100% Segregated Client Accounts; - Core Competitive Edge: Founded in Hong Kong by French corporate lawyer Bertrand Théaud, Statrys specifically bridges the gap for Hong Kong, Singapore, and BVI incorporated SMEs requiring 11-currency accounts, FX Spot & FX Forward hedging, and dedicated human account managers.
1. 4-Way Hong Kong Business Account Comparison: Statrys vs. Currenxie vs. Airwallex vs. HSBC
For cross-border merchants, SaaS exporters, and offshore holding vehicles, evaluating a Hong Kong business account requires comparing the underlying licensed entity, BVI offshore company eligibility, monthly maintenance fees, SWIFT BIC routing, and statutory fund safeguarding mechanisms[1][2][4]:
| Evaluation Dimension | Statrys (STATRYS LIMITED) | Currenxie (CURRENXIE LIMITED) | Airwallex (Airwallex (HK) Ltd) | HSBC Hong Kong (HSBC Business) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK CR No. & BRN | CR: 2724557BRN: 69660764(Inc. 2018-07-20) | CR: 2074841BRN: 63122491(Inc. 2014-03-31) | CR: 2341692BRN: 65806699(Inc. 2016-02-23) | Licensed Bank (Cap. 155 Banking Ordinance) |
| HK Regulatory Licences | • Customs MSO: 19-02-02726 | • Customs MSO: 14-05-01424• Money Lender: 157/2026 | • Customs MSO: 16-09-01929• Group SVF: SVF0009• SFC Type 4/9: BUL570 | • HKMA Licensed Bank • SFC Registered Institution |
| BVI Offshore Company Eligibility | High (Core Strength) Explicitly accepts HK, Singapore & BVI entities via 100% remote digital onboarding | Moderate Primarily focuses on HK, UK, Australian, and EU operating entities | Selective Prioritizes active e-commerce/operating entities; strict scrutiny on BVI vehicles | Highly Restrictive Special structure search fee HK$10,000+ with strict local nexus requirements |
| Monthly Fee & Onboarding Cost | • Free setup for HK/SG entities • Maintenance: HK$88 / month • One-off KYB review fee for BVI | • HK$0 monthly fee • Revenue driven by FX spreads & wire fees | • HK$0 standard monthly fee • Monetizes FX, cards & acquiring | • Search fee HK$1,600–HK$10,000 • Monthly fee waived above minimum balance |
| SWIFT BIC & Local Clearing | Dedicated BIC: STYSHKHH11 currencies + HK FPS | Dedicated BIC: CURXHKHHMulti-country local virtual IBANs | Partner bank routing + FPS + global local rails | HSBCHKHHHKHDirect global clearing + CHATS + FPS |
| Fund Protection Mechanism | 100% Segregated Client Accounts (Not covered by HK$800k DPS) | 100% Segregated Client Accounts (Not covered by HK$800k DPS) | 100% Segregated Client Accounts (Yield managed by SFC-licensed entity) | Covered by HK Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS) (Up to HK$800,000 per depositor) |
| Ideal Corporate Profile | European/Asian founders, BVI trading & consulting companies, SMEs needing FX Forwards & 1-on-1 human support | Amazon e-commerce sellers & SMEs needing local virtual collection accounts | High-velocity e-commerce, SaaS firms, and tech teams needing multi-currency Visa cards & APIs | Primary balance sheet reserve, Letters of Credit (L/C), trade finance, tax & dividend payouts |
2. Corporate Genealogy: From "3A LIMITED" to "STATRYS LIMITED" & Dual Wan Chai Address Forensics
When conducting statutory due diligence on STATRYS LIMITED (CR No. 2724557), compliance officers immediately note its corporate name evolution and legal founder pedigree[1][5]:
2.1 Founded by Corporate Lawyer Bertrand Théaud & The "3A LIMITED" Origin
Statrys grew directly out of frontline Hong Kong corporate services practice. Founder Bertrand Théaud, a French corporate lawyer with over two decades of cross-border M&A and corporate structuring experience in Asia, previously founded a prominent corporate services provider in Hong Kong in 2012. Witnessing thousands of legitimate foreign-owned Hong Kong SMEs and BVI holding companies wait 3 to 6 months only to be rejected by traditional retail-oriented banks, Théaud assembled a team to build an SME-centric digital payment platform.
The company was incorporated on 20 July 2018 under the initial name 3A LIMITED (CR No. 2724557, BRN 69660764), obtained its Hong Kong Customs Money Service Operator licence (19-02-02726) in February 2019, and formally changed its statutory name to STATRYS LIMITED on 11 June 2019[1].
2.2 Golden Star Building (Registered Office) vs. Yam Tze Commercial Building (Customs MSO Premises)
Cross-checking the 86hc.com Commercial Building Directory against ICRIS and Customs registers explains why Statrys lists two adjacent Wan Chai addresses:
- Statutory Registered Office (Cap. 622): Located at
ROOM 19B, 19/F, GOLDEN STAR BUILDING, 20-24 LOCKHART ROAD, WAN CHAI, HONG KONG. Updated on 30 January 2024 via FormNR1(Barcode:24001532394), this address serves as the statutory corporate secretarial hub (co-located with European-affiliated entities including THE EUROPEAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN HONG KONGCR 0786009, Diofran Global Trade LimitedBRN 81254896, and SERCE GLOBAL HK LIMITEDBRN 81352862)[1]; - HK Customs MSO Licensed Premises (Cap. 615): Located one block away at
18/F, YAM TZE COMMERCIAL BUILDING, 23 THOMSON ROAD, WAN CHAI, HONG KONG, serving as the Customs-inspected operational floor for compliance, FX dealing, and client relationship management[2].
3. Complete ICRIS Statutory Filing Ledger & Barcode Verification (CR No. 2724557)
As of the latest verification date, STATRYS LIMITED has filed 17 statutory documents with the Hong Kong Companies Registry, submitting every annual return (Form NAR1) punctually within the statutory 42-day window after its 20 July incorporation anniversary[1]:
| Filing Date | Form Code | Statutory Document Title & Governance Significance | ICRIS 11-Digit Barcode | Pages & Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-23 | NAR1 | Annual Return 2024 (Form NAR1) Discloses issued share capital, shareholding structure, and active directors as of July 2024 | 70003918554 | 9p · View |
| 2024-02-05 | ND4 | Notice of Resignation of Company Secretary and Director (Form ND4) Officer transition filing in early 2024 | 23700831642 | 2p · View |
| 2024-01-30 | ND2A | Notice of Change of Company Secretary and Director (Form ND2A) Filed consecutively in the same batch as Form NR1 below (2393 & 2394) | 24001532393 | 3p · View |
| 2024-01-30 | NR1 | Notice of Change of Registered Office Address (Form NR1) Updates statutory registered office to Room 19B, 19/F, Golden Star Building, Wan Chai | 24001532394 | 1p · View |
| 2023-12-27 | BRN_REF | Reference Document for Business Registration Number as UBI Statutory adoption of BRN 69660764 as Unique Business Identifier | SH000904969 | 1p · View |
| 2023-07-31 | NAR1 | Annual Return 2023 (Form NAR1) 5th anniversary statutory annual return | 22802573438 | 8p · View |
| 2022-11-07 | ND2B | Notice of Change of Company Secretary and Director Details (Form ND2B) Updates statutory particulars of serving officers | 23402045297 | 3p · View |
| 2022-08-02 | NAR1 | Annual Return 2022 (Form NAR1) 4th anniversary statutory annual return | 22202565666 | 8p · View |
4. SWIFT BIC (STYSHKHH), SME FX Forward Hedging & Segregated Client Safeguarding
Dedicated SWIFT BIC (STYSHKHH) & 11-Currency Named Accounts
Unlike smaller money changers relying solely on third-party aggregators, STATRYS LIMITED holds its own SWIFT BIC identifier STYSHKHH and local Hong Kong FPS connectivity[3]. Corporate clients receive named multi-currency accounts supporting 11 major currencies (HKD, USD, EUR, GBP, CNY, SGD, AUD, CAD, CHF, JPY, NZD) with real-time SWIFT gpi payment tracking.
Deliverable FX Forward Contracts for Trade Hedging
Under its Customs MSO currency exchange authorization (19-02-02726), Statrys offers deliverable FX Forward contracts tailored to SMEs—allowing importers and exporters to lock in exchange rates for future invoice settlement dates upon posting an initial margin, shielding commercial profit margins from currency volatility.
100% Segregated Client Accounts vs. HK$800,000 DPS
Because STATRYS LIMITED is a licensed MSO under Cap. 615 rather than a licensed bank under Cap. 155, client balances are not covered by the HK$800,000 Deposit Protection Scheme and cannot be lent out. Instead, Statrys maintains 100% Segregated Client Accounts with Tier-1 clearing banks in Hong Kong, ring-fencing client liquidity from Statrys's own corporate balance sheet[3].
5. Offshore Onboarding KYC Checklist (BVI / HK / SG) & Hong Kong CPA Audit Classification
- Hong Kong Private Limited Companies (Cap. 622): Certificate of Incorporation (CI), valid Business Registration Certificate (BRC), Form NNC1 or latest Form NAR1 Annual Return, Articles of Association, and commercial contracts/invoices demonstrating active business;
- BVI Offshore Companies: Certificate of Incorporation, M&A, a Certificate of Incumbency or Certificate of Good Standing issued within the last 6 months, and full UBO ownership chart;
- HKFRS Statutory Audit Classification & Judicial Record: For annual Hong Kong CPA audits, classify Statrys balances under "Cash and cash equivalents — Balances held with licensed payment institutions" supported by monthly statements issued by
STATRYS LIMITED(CR:2724557). Judicial verification on 86hc.com Litigation Search confirms zero winding-up petitions (wu=0) and zero defendant/plaintiff commercial claims (d=0, p=0), with only 1 routine non-adversarial/other judicial record (o=1)[6].
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Statrys Hong Kong Corporate Background
Q1: What is Statrys's legal entity name, CR number, and Customs MSO licence number in Hong Kong?
Statrys operates through STATRYS LIMITED (incorporated 2018-07-20 as 3A LIMITED, renamed 2019-06-11), with Hong Kong Company Number 2724557, Business Registration Number 69660764, and HK Customs Money Service Operator Licence No. 19-02-02726.
Q2: Are funds held with Statrys covered by the HK$800,000 Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS)?
No. The DPS applies only to licensed banks under Cap. 155. As a licensed MSO under Cap. 615, STATRYS LIMITED protects client funds through 100% Segregated Client Accounts held with Tier-1 partner banks in Hong Kong, completely separate from its own operational funds.
Q3: Can a BVI (British Virgin Islands) company open a business account with Statrys in Hong Kong?
Yes. Statrys explicitly supports active companies incorporated in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the British Virgin Islands (BVI), provided the BVI entity supplies a recent Certificate of Incumbency (within 6 months), full UBO KYC documentation, and proof of legitimate commercial trade.
Q4: How can I inspect STATRYS LIMITED's official Form NAR1 Annual Return filings?
Visit the STATRYS LIMITED Registry Profile on 86hc.com to retrieve its 2024 Form NAR1 Annual Return (filed 2024-07-23, Barcode: 70003918554, 9 pages) and 2024 officer/address change filings (24001532393 and 24001532394).
7. Official Regulatory Registers & Statutory Filing Citations
- Hong Kong Companies Registry (ICRIS): Statutory register and 17 filing records for STATRYS LIMITED (CR No.
2724557, BRN69660764, formerly3A LIMITED), including 2024 FormNAR1(70003918554), FormND4(23700831642), FormND2A(24001532393), FormNR1(24001532394), and UBI Reference (SH000904969). Portal: www.e-services.cr.gov.hk ↗. - Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department: Register of Money Service Operators under Cap. 615 —
STATRYS LIMITED, Licence No.:19-02-02726, Licensed Premises:18/F, YAM TZE COMMERCIAL BUILDING, 23 THOMSON ROAD, WAN CHAI, HONG KONG. Portal: HK Customs MSO Register ↗. - Statrys Official Disclosures & SWIFT BIC Directory: SWIFT BIC
STYSHKHH, 11-currency tariff guide (HK$88/month), and Client Fund Safeguarding Policy: www.statrys.com ↗. - Peer Hong Kong MSO Entity Profiles:CURRENXIE LIMITED (CR No.
2074841, MSO14-05-01424) and Airwallex (Hong Kong) Limited (CR No.2341692, MSO16-09-01929, see Airwallex Corporate Wiki). - Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) & Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310): Statutory provisions governing company name changes (s.107), registered office maintenance (s.658), and Unique Business Identifier (UBI).
- 86hc.com Hong Kong Judiciary Litigation & Winding-Up Search: Judicial screening record for STATRYS LIMITED (CR: 2724557) confirming zero winding-up petitions (
wu=0).