Official Hong Kong TCSP Registry Directory: 7,000+ licensed Trust & Company Service Providers under Cap. 615 AMLO. Verify statutory trustees, family office trusts, corporate secretaries, registered office watermarks, NAR1/ND2A filings, and CPA CTC certified true copies on 86hc.com.
Under Section 53F of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615), operating a trust or company service business without a license is a criminal offence punishable by a Level 6 fine (HK$100,000) and 6 months imprisonment. The Companies Registry divides TCSP licensees into two distinct branches: ① Trust Business (~377 entities), authorized to act as express trustees for family offices and offshore wealth protection structures; and ② Corporate Services (~6,717 entities), authorized to provide statutory secretarial services, registered office addresses, and filing submissions. 86hc.com connects directly to the official registry to verify licensee identity, BRN, TC license numbers, and validity periods.
Under Section 53Z of Cap. 615, the Registrar of Companies possesses statutory powers to impose disciplinary sanctions on non-compliant licensees, including public censures, remedial orders, fines up to HK$500,000, and license suspensions or revocations. 86hc.com synchronizes official Statements of Disciplinary Action and court summons records to screen against regulatory malpractice.
The corporate governance and financial soundness of a licensed TCSP provider are foundational to its trusteeship and secretarial duties. 86hc.com provides expedited 15–30 minute retrieval of official registry filings (Form NAR1, Form NNC1, Form ND2A) bearing official receipt stamps and ICRIS anti-counterfeiting barcodes.
In compliance with Section 658 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), every company must display its registered name continuously at its registered office. Compliant TCSP business centres must maintain compliant electronic display rotation. 86hc.com screens 30+ core Grade-A commercial buildings to prevent phantom shell addresses.
Engagement of compliant TCSP licensees is an essential prerequisite for establishing Hong Kong single or multi-family offices and commercial entities. 86hc.com coordinates with Hong Kong Practising CPAs to issue Certified True Copies (CTC) compliant with HKMA standards, and provides support across IRD Profits Tax Returns and statutory auditor reports.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Common inquiries on TCSP licensing, CR filing retrieval, CTC copies, and bank compliance.
What is the difference between Trust Business and Corporate Services under Hong Kong TCSP licensing?
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Under Cap. 615 Section 53A, TCSP services are divided into two categories: ① Trust Business (~377 entities), licensed to act as express trustees for family offices, offshore wealth protection, and private trusts; and ② Corporate Services (~6,717 entities), licensed to act as statutory company secretaries, provide registered office addresses/watermarks, and handle NAR1/ND2A registry filings. Both categories are subject to strict CDD and statutory compliance requirements.
What is a Hong Kong TCSP license and who is required to obtain one?
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Under the AMLO (Cap. 615), any person or corporation operating a trust or company service business in Hong Kong must hold a TCSP license issued by the Companies Registry. Operating without a license carries a criminal penalty of up to HK$100,000 fine and 6 months imprisonment.
How to verify the TCSP licensing status of a Hong Kong corporate service provider on 86hc.com?
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Search by the entity name, 8-digit Business Registration Number (BRN), or TC license number to inspect real-time licensing classification (Trust vs Corporate), issue/expiry dates, and statutory standing.
What are the legal risks of using an unlicensed intermediary?
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Risks include: ① Criminal violations nullifying secretarial actions; ② Sudden loss of contact upon regulatory clampdowns, leaving companies without a statutory secretary; and ③ Rejection or closure of commercial bank accounts due to AML blacklisting.
Can I retrieve original NAR1 Annual Returns and ND2A Director filings for a licensed TCSP?
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Yes. 86hc.com retrieves official Companies Registry filings within 15–30 minutes, complete with official receipt timestamps and anti-counterfeiting barcodes.
What is the evidentiary weight of a Certified True Copy (CTC) issued for banking compliance?
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CTC copies issued in coordination with Hong Kong Practising CPAs fully satisfy HKMA AML requirements and primary Tier-1 commercial bank opening standards.
Do virtual offices and electronic watermarks comply with Cap. 622 requirements?
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Compliant TCSP virtual offices maintain electronic display systems adhering to Cap. 622 Section 658 (showing the name at least once every minute for not less than 4 seconds), fully recognized under Hong Kong law.
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