Preface：The core position of Hong Kong TCSP license in the business landscape

香港TCSP牌照申请指南注册流程、适当人选要求与AML合规责任｜KYC反洗钱合规配图1 — This diagram is used to illustrate the KYC and anti-money laundering processes of financial institutions.。

According to Part 5A of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance，Subject to applicable exemptions，Any person who provides designated trust or company services in the form of business in Hong Kong，须取得TCSP license。本页说明业务范围、fit and proper person、Application fee、持续责任及其他牌照边界，不把牌照描述为监管背书。

What is a TCSP license? Why is it necessary to be licensed?

香港TCSP牌照申请指南：注册流程、适当人选要求与AML合规责任，该图用于说明金融机构的KYC与反洗钱流程 — This diagram is used to illustrate the KYC and anti-money laundering processes of financial institutions.。

TCSP指信托或公司服务提供者。Except for statutory exemptions，任何人在香港以业务形式向他人提供以下一项或多项指定服务，须向公司注册处处长申领牌照：

Acting in a fiduciary capacity，Arrange for the establishment of a trust。
Provide a registered office for another person、business address、Correspondence address。
担任或安排他人担任公司董事或秘书、合伙的合伙人，或其他法人的相类职位。
成立法团或其他法人，或在法定范围内担任代名股东。

无牌在香港经营TCSP业务即属犯罪，一经定罪可处罚款HKD 100,000及监禁6个月。TCSP牌照只覆盖香港法定定义内的信托或公司服务，不自动授权跨境金融业务。

Core aspects of applying for a TCSP license：Fit and proper requirements

公司注册处处长须评估申请人及相关人士是否适当。法团申请一般涉及每名董事及最终拥有人；合伙和独资申请的评估对象不同，应按TCSP1、TCSP4及TCSP5填写。

1. Business Integrity and Reputation

Applicants and their associated personnel must maintain good professional ethics，Whether there is any criminal record in the past、Regulatory agency disciplinary record，will become the core dimensions of evaluation。Hong Kong Express Suggestions，before submitting application，Be sure to conduct rigorous background due diligence (KYC) on the company’s core team。

2. Financial condition and operational stability

There is no unified minimum capital requirement for ordinary TCSP licenses。处长按条例考虑定罪、监管或纪律纪录、守法情况、个人破产及法团清盘或接管等因素，and may request additional information。

3. Internal Control and Compliance Mechanism

申请人应建立与客户、Serve、地区和交付渠道风险相称的AML/CFT控制，并保留实际执行证据。官方资料没有公布该事项的统一拒批排名。

Build a solid AML compliance system

持牌人须遵守《打击洗钱条例》附表2及公司注册处适用指引，包括客户尽职审查、Continuous monitoring、可疑交易处理和备存纪录。香港法例及公司注册处具体指引是本页事实依据。

Customer Due Diligence (CDD)： Strict identity verification processes must be established，Accurately identify customers’ backgrounds、Source of funds and business purpose。
Continuous monitoring： 在整个业务关系期间更新客户资料，并审查交易是否与客户、business、风险状况及资金来源认知一致；发现可疑情况时按适用程序处理。
policy、程序与培训： 建立与业务风险相称的AML/CFT政策、program、责任分工和员工培训，并保留执行记录。

Analysis of the entire application process

Applying for a TCSP license usually goes through the following stages:：

业务与主体确认： 列明拟提供的服务、Charging method、申请主体及是否适用法定豁免。
Prepare application materials： 按主体提交TCSP1、适当人选陈述书、商业登记及证明文件；无犯罪证明或业务计划是否需要以当期表格和个案要求为准。
Build a compliance system： Prepare AML/CTF system documents that comply with Companies Registry requirements。
Submit application and follow up： Submit an application through the Hong Kong Companies Registry system，and follow up and handle inquiries in real time。
持牌后责任： 遵守牌照条件、CDD和记录保存、详情改变、人员事前批准、续期及停业通知；TCSP制度没有本页所称统一年度审计或年度申报要求。

Why choose a professional consulting agency to assist with your application?

港汇通可按合同协助业务分类、Application form、适当人选和AML/CFT资料准备，并在需要时协调独立专业服务。团队牌照经验、律师资格及专业认证须由公司内部证据支持，不能声称掌握监管内部逻辑。

范围梳理： 根据实际服务、主体和客户安排整理申请与合规工作范围。
资料检查： 对申请资料进行一致性检查，但不能保证审批速度或不需补件。
信息处理： 保密范围、资料权限和责任应以书面协议及适用法律为准。

Application and Compliance Points：Hong Kong TCSP License Application Guide

The boundary of Hong Kong TCSP license application guide is whether to provide trust or company services to others in the form of business。Simply set up your own company，and continuing to provide customers with a registered office、company secretary、Director or shareholder arrangements，Not the same regulatory situation。

Things to prepare and keep checking

List actual company services provided：Establish a company、Registered address、company secretary、Director or shareholder arrangements、Trust management, etc.；Confirm item by item whether it is a regulated service or applicable exemption。
to customers、Identity verification and risk rating of ultimate owners and control structures，and complex holdings、Nominee arrangement、Strengthened due diligence for implementation of high-risk countries and abnormal instructions。
Build customer acceptance、Sanctions and PEP Screening、Continuous monitoring、suspicious transaction report、Recordkeeping and employee training procedures，and retain evidence of execution。
License information、business address、Director or partner changes and renewal dates should be managed centrally；Company secretarial services are not purely administrative work that can be outsourced indefinitely after being licensed.。

Costs involved、capital、time limit、When personnel qualifications or cross-border business scope，Please refer to the legislation published by the competent authority at the time of submission、Forms and guidelines are subject to。

FAQ (FAQ)

ask：How long does it take to apply for a TCSP license?

answer：公司注册处没有在本页引用资料中保证统一审批周期。时间取决于主体、fit and proper person、document、补充资料和是否安排会面。

ask：If there is no Hong Kong office，Can I apply for a TCSP license?

answer：牌照会列明持牌人的营业地址，业务处所包括行政管理、处理交易或储存纪录的地点。处所和记录安排须如实申报并配合法定检查，但官方指引没有在本页列明统一的传统独立办公室条件。

Conclusion

申请前应确认实际服务、exemption、Fit and Proper Person and AML/CFT Responsibilities。Hong Kong Huitong can assist in data preparation according to the agreed scope；是否批牌及牌照条件由公司注册处处长决定。

References：公司注册处《信托或公司服务提供者发牌指引》、公司注册处申请牌照资料单张、香港电子法例《打击洗钱及恐怖分子资金筹集条例》、TCSP持牌人登记册。

learn more：Hong Kong company registration、Hong Kong TCSP License、After registering a company in Hong Kong，Why do I need to apply for TCSP to provide secretarial services?。