Travel Industry Authority (TIA)

Hong Kong Travel Industry Authority Official Licensed Travel Agents Directory (TIA)

Licensed Travel Agents · Inbound & Outbound Operators · Authorized Representatives & Filing Retrieval
Risk Radar Alert: 1 CR-Dissolved Active License
Statutory Basis: Travel Industry Ordinance (Cap. 634)
Statutory Authority: Travel Industry Ordinance (Cap. 634)Regulatory Authority: Travel Industry AuthorityOfficial Filings: Form NAR1 Annual Returns / Form ND2A Directors AvailableStatutory Oversight: Disciplinary Sanctions & Prosecution RecordsLegal Verification: HK Practising CPA CTC Certification Available

Official Hong Kong TIA Directory: Licensed and registered licensed travel agents under Travel Industry Ordinance (Cap. 634). Verify statutory licensing status, regulatory standing, official CR filings (Form NAR1/ND2A), and Practising CPA CTC certifications on 86hc.com.

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STATUTORY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & SEARCH GUIDE
Hong Kong TIA Licensed Travel Agents Due Diligence & Search Guide

Authoritative statutory guidance grounded in the Travel Industry Ordinance (Cap. 634) and relevant regulatory frameworks.

01. Statutory Travel Agent Licensing Framework (Cap. 634 TIA Regime)

#TIA #Travel Agent #Travel Industry #Outbound Tourism #Inbound Tourism #Cap 634

Under Section 6 of the Travel Industry Ordinance (Cap. 634), operating as a travel agent without a licence granted by the Travel Industry Authority is a criminal offence carrying a fine of HK$500,000 and 2 years imprisonment. The register covers outbound tour operators and inbound travel facilitators. 86hc.com verifies TIA licence numbers, capital adequacy, and operational status.

02. Capital Adequacy (HK$500,000), Travel Industry Compensation Fund & Levies

#Capital Adequacy #HK$500,000 #TICF #Levy #Guarantee

Under Cap. 634, every travel agent must maintain minimum paid-up capital of HK$500,000 and submit outbound tour levies to the Travel Industry Compensation Fund. 86hc.com verifies capital standing.

03. TIA Disciplinary Actions, Revocations & Consumer Protection Screening

#TIA Disciplinary #Revocation #Suspension #Consumer Protection #Forced Shopping

The TIA investigates coercive shopping, tour abandonment, and tour guide misconduct, with powers to revoke licences and prosecute illegal operators. 86hc.com aggregates enforcement records.

04. Companies Registry Official Document Retrieval (Form NAR1 / ND2A Filings)

#Company Search #NAR1 #ND2A #Annual Return #CR Filings #Shareholders

The corporate standing and share capital of a travel agency are filed with the Companies Registry. 86hc.com provides expedited 15–30 minute retrieval of official registry filings (Form NAR1, Form NNC1, Form ND2A) bearing official receipt stamps and ICRIS barcodes.

05. Airline Ticketing (IATA), Charter Contracts & Practising CPA CTC Certification

#IATA #Airline Ticketing #Certified True Copy #CTC #Bank Guarantee

IATA accreditation, BSP billing settlement, and airline ticketing lines require certified corporate documentation. 86hc.com coordinates with Hong Kong Practising CPAs to issue Certified True Copies (CTC).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Common inquiries on TIA licensing qualifications, statutory requirements under Cap. 634, CR document retrieval, and CPA CTC certification.

What is an official Travel Agent licence in Hong Kong under Cap. 634?

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Under the Travel Industry Ordinance (Cap. 634), a Travel Agent licence is issued by the Travel Industry Authority (TIA) authorizing entities to provide outbound travel arrangements, package tours, and inbound visitor receptions.

What is the penalty for operating an unlicensed travel agency in Hong Kong?

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Under Section 6 of Cap. 634, operating without a TIA licence is a criminal offence punishable by a fine of up to HK$500,000 and 2 years imprisonment.

How to verify the licensing status of a travel agency on 86hc.com?

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Search by company name, BRN, or TIA licence number on 86hc.com to verify whether the agency holds active, licensed standing.

What is the minimum capital requirement for a licensed travel agent in Hong Kong?

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Under Cap. 634, an applicant for a travel agent licence must maintain a minimum paid-up capital of HK$500,000 and provide financial guarantees as required by the TIA.

Can I retrieve official NAR1 Annual Returns and ND2A filings for a travel agent company?

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Yes. 86hc.com delivers official Companies Registry filings (Form NAR1, Form NNC1, Form ND2A) within 15–30 minutes, complete with official receipt timestamps and ICRIS barcodes.

What is the Travel Industry Compensation Fund (TICF)?

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The TICF provides statutory compensation to outbound tour travellers in the event of travel agency insolvency or major travel accidents.

Why is a Practising CPA Certified True Copy (CTC) needed for IATA and airline ticketing lines?

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Airline GDS systems and IATA BSP accreditation require verified constitutive documents. A CTC certified by a Hong Kong Practising CPA satisfies international airline compliance standards.

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