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Statutory licensing and regulatory compliance manuals for Hong Kong TCSP (Cap. 615), SFC Type 1-10 (Cap. 571), Customs MSO & Precious Metals DPMS (Category A/B), Insurance Authority, Money Lenders (Cap. 163), and tax filings.

Jurisdiction: Hong Kong SAR · Statutory Standards
Operating Entity: HC BUSINESS LIMITED (BRN: 66820292)
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Hong Kong TCSP Licensing & Registration Guide: Trust or Company Service Provider Licence (Cap. 615)

Under the Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance (Cap. 615), any entity carrying on a trust or company service business in Hong Kong—including company formation, acting as corporate secretary, providing a registered office, or maintaining Significant Controllers Registers (SCR)—must complete Hong Kong TCSP licensing and hold a valid Trust or Company Service Provider licence. Master the Fit and Proper Test, physical premises vetting, Forms TCSP1–TCSP7 & SIS2, statutory fee calculations, and official TCSP Register verification.

Hong Kong TCSP LicenseTCSP Licensing Hong KongTCSP Licence Hong Kong
2026-11-08
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Hong Kong FSIE Regime (Foreign-Sourced Income Exemption) Master Guide: 4 Passive Income Types, Economic Substance, Participation Exemption & Form IR1478 Filing (2026)

What is Hong Kong's Foreign-Sourced Income Exemption (FSIE) regime, and how do holding companies maintain 0% Profits Tax on foreign dividends, interest, IP income, and disposal gains? Enacted under Part 4 Division 3A (Sections 15H–15U) of Cap. 112 (Phase 1 effective Jan 2023; Phase 2 effective Jan 2024), FSIE applies strictly to MNE entities receiving 4 specified foreign passive incomes in Hong Kong—leaving active trading/service profits (DIPN 21) and standalone entities 100% unaffected. Master the 3 statutory exemption pathways (Economic Substance including PEHE TCSP outsourcing, Participation Exemption with the 15% Headline Rate rule, and 75% Intra-Group Transfer Relief), 8 cross-border structuring scenarios, and Form IR1478 XML filing.

Hong Kong FSIE RegimeForeign-Sourced Income ExemptionCap. 112 Sections 15H-15U
2026-11-08
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Regulatory Guides45 min master manual

Hong Kong Pharmaceutical & Chinese Medicine Licensing Guide

Applying for a pharmaceutical or Chinese medicine licence through a Hong Kong company requires navigating two distinct statutory regimes: the Department of Health Drug Office (Cap. 138) for Western drugs and poisons, and the Chinese Medicine Council (Cap. 549) for herbal and proprietary Chinese medicines. Master ASP ("Rx" Pharmacy) vs. LSP (Medicine Shop), Wholesale Dealer Licences (WDL), CMRO Nominated Supervisors, GDP climate-controlled warehouse inspections, "1+" drug registration, and official register verification across 14,061 licensed entities.

Cap. 138 Pharmacy & PoisonsCap. 549 Chinese MedicineWholesale Dealer Licence WDL
2026-11-02
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Regulatory Guides25 min statutory tax manual

Mainland China to Hong Kong Dividend 5% DTA Tax Guide

Mastering the 5% concessionary withholding tax rate on Mainland dividends paid to Hong Kong corporate shareholders under DTA Article 10: quantitative cash-flow modeling, Circular 9 beneficial ownership & multi-tier look-through rules, Hong Kong IRD Form IR1313A CoR applications, ICRIS barcode verification, and FSIE participation exemption.

5% Withholding TaxMainland-HK DTA Art. 10Beneficial Ownership
2026-11-02
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Regulatory Guides40 min master manual

Hong Kong DPMS Precious Metals & Stones License Guide

Under Part 5B of the Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance (Cap. 615), any enterprise dealing in gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, jade, or luxury bullion watches in Hong Kong must register with the Customs and Excise Department as a Category A or Category B Precious Metals and Stones Dealer (DPMS). Master the HK$120,000 cash vs unlimited bank wire distinction, Forms DRSF1–DRSF7, Fit & Proper vetting, Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX / formerly CGSE) dual-track compliance, and official DPMS Register verification.

AMLO Cap. 615 Part 5BCustoms DPMS RegistrationCategory A & Category B Dealer
2026-11-01
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Hong Kong Company Re-Domiciliation Guide: BVI & Cayman Inward Migration

Under Hong Kong's statutory inward company re-domiciliation regime, non-Hong Kong corporations (such as BVI Business Companies and Cayman Exempted Companies) can transfer their domicile to Hong Kong while maintaining unbroken legal continuity. Here are the eligibility criteria, 6-step application workflow, and tax transition rules.

Hong Kong Company Re-domiciliationInward Redomiciliation HKMigrate BVI Company to Hong Kong
2026-10-30
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Regulatory Guides45 min master manual

Hong Kong SFC Financial License Application & Search Guide

What are the differences between Hong Kong’s 10+ financial licences (SFC Types 1 to 13), how do Type 1, Type 4, and Type 9 ("149 Licences") work together, and how do you verify an SFC licensed corporation or apply via SFC WINGS? Master Small Type 1 (Introducing Broker) vs Full Type 1, Type 8 Margin Financing exemptions, Type 6 IPO Sponsors, Type 9 VA Uplift, Cap. 571N FRR paid-up & liquid capital rules, Two-RO & HKSI Paper 1/6/7/8/12 exams, and CE Number Public Register due diligence.

SFO Cap. 571SFC Types 1–13FRR Liquid Capital
2026-10-28
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Regulatory Guides35 min in-depth read

Hong Kong Money Service Operator (MSO) License Application Guide

Operating remittance or currency exchange services in Hong Kong mandates an official Customs MSO license under Cap. 615. This master manual details statutory thresholds, Form 1 & Form 2 exhibit checklists, physical premises inspection, CO/MLRO governance, and interview defense strategies.

AMLO Cap. 615Customs MSO LicenceForms 1 & 2 Filing
2026-10-26
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Regulatory Guides30 min in-depth read

Hong Kong Customs MSO License Competence Interview Guide

The Customs Competence Interview serves as the ultimate veto checkpoint in MSO licensing. This field guide dissects 5 real-world defense cases, official scoring criteria, and vital compliance rules under Hong Kong law.

MSO Customs InterviewCompetence Interview CasesCustoms and Excise Grilling
2026-10-25
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Regulatory Guides35 min master guide

Hong Kong Licensed Money Lenders Search & Loan Risk Guide

Comprehensive institutional due diligence guide to Hong Kong licensed money lenders and personal loans: From Cap. 163 MLO verification (2,453 active licensees), 48% criminal interest ceilings, and Schedule 2 loan deduction calculations to Section 27 intermediary fee bans, corporate mortgage forensics, and CPA certified true copies (CTC).

Cap. 163 MLOMoney Lenders Licence48% Interest Cap
2026-10-24
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Regulatory Guides24 min statutory tax guide

Hong Kong Aircraft & Ship Leasing Tax Concession Guide

How do Hong Kong's 1.65% Qualifying Aircraft Lessor regime (Cap. 112 ss. 14G–14N) and 0% Qualifying Ship Lessor regime (ss. 14O–14ZB) work after the 2024 legislative overhaul? Master the 100% aircraft acquisition cost deduction, Section 39E anti-avoidance rules on equipment leasing, Economic Substance thresholds, and real-world SPV structuring.

HK Aircraft Leasing Tax 1.65%Qualifying Aircraft Lessor s.14G2024 Aircraft Tax Reform
2026-10-22
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Regulatory Guides30 min forensic guide

Hong Kong Family Office SFC Licensing & Due Diligence Guide

Does a Hong Kong family office need an SFC license? Learn the exact legal boundary between exempt Single Family Offices and licensed Type 9 Multi-Family Offices, and how to verify any family office via CR, SFC, and High Court registries.

SFC Family Office LicensingType 9 Asset ManagementSingle Family Office Exemption
2026-10-20
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