HKSAR STATUTORY REGULATORS · 32 LICENSED REGISTERS
Hong Kong Statutory Regulators
& Licensed Entities Directory
Comprehensive coverage across 32 statutory regulators in Hong Kong (HKMA, SFC, IA, Customs MSO/DPMS, TCSP, AFRC, Law Society, PMSA, etc.) screening over 128,500+ officially licensed entities.
Banking, Securities & Capital Markets
7 Statutory Licences · 28,000+ Licensed Entities
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
Licensed banks, restricted licence banks & SVF operators
Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Type 1-10 regulated activity corporations & asset managers
Insurance Authority (IA)
Licensed insurance brokers, agencies & underwriting insurers
Customs Money Service Operators (MSO)
Money changers, currency exchange & cross-border remittance
Customs Dealers in Precious Metals (DPMS)
Category A / B statutory registered dealers in precious metals
Companies Registry Money Lenders
Licensed finance & lending corporations under Cap. 163
Mandatory Provident Fund Authority (MPFA)
Approved principal intermediaries for MPF schemes
Accounting, Legal & Corporate Governance
3 Statutory Categories · 19,000+ Licensed Firms
Trust or Company Service Providers (TCSP)
Licensed statutory corporate secretaries & trust institutions
Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC)
Practising CPA audit firms, corporate practice & PIE auditors
The Law Society of Hong Kong (Law Firms)
Hong Kong registered solicitors firms & foreign law practices
Property, Healthcare & Commercial Licences
6 Regulated Registers · 30,500+ Licensed Entities
Estate Agents Authority (EAA Agencies)
Licensed corporate estate agency companies & brokerages
Property Management Services (PMSA)
Licensed property management companies under Cap. 626
Labour Department (Employment Agencies)
Licensed talent acquisition firms & executive search agencies
Security & Guarding Services (SGSIA)
Type I, II, III licensed security companies & cash transit
Travel Industry Authority (TIA Agents)
Licensed travel agents and inbound/outbound tour operators
Education Bureau (EDB Registered Schools)
Registered private educational institutions & curriculum providers
Maritime, Logistics, Engineering & Utilities
6 Infrastructure Registers · 51,000+ Licensed Corporations
Marine Department (MD Ship Register)
Registered shipowners, maritime brokers and shipping agencies
Electrical & Mechanical Services (EMSD)
Registered electrical contractors and specialized engineering firms
Trade & Industry Department (TID Associations)
Import-export chambers of commerce and multinational traders
Accreditation Service (HKAS Laboratories)
Accredited testing laboratories and calibration institutions
Communications Authority (OFCA Radio Dealers)
Licensed radio equipment dealers and wireless operators
Communications Authority (OFCA ISP Operators)
Statutory licensed Internet Service Providers (ISP)
HKSAR STATUTORY LICENSING & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE GUIDE
Hong Kong Statutory Licensing & Regulatory Compliance Guide
Comprehensive dossiers detailing statutory eligibility, capital thresholds, responsible officer criteria, application workflows, and ongoing compliance requirements across SFC Types 1-10, TCSP, MSO, DPMS, and HKMA registers. Official editorial column coming soon.
Dossiers in Preparation · Coming Soon
