Hong Kong Security Company License

Hong Kong Security Company License

Management Committee Review · Categories and Conditions · Electronic Licenses · Ongoing Compliance

Hong Kong security company license is issued bySecurity and Guarding Industry Management Committeeaccording toSecurity and Guarding Services Ordinance (Chapter 460)issue, divided into security guards, armed transport, and installation, maintainance, Repair or design of security installation systems for individual premises Category 3. The Commissioner of Police is also responsible for the Security Personnel License, Do not mix company license and personal license into one license.

Hong Kong Express can help choose the category, Organize the company, Controller, personnel, Premises and business information, and follow up on committee inquiries; review, License conditions, Annual fees and final results are determined by the Management Committee on a case-by-case basis.

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Document preparation and project coordination
work focus: business needs, Document consistency and matters to be confirmed
Service direction: Business description, Sorting out application materials and ongoing compliance matters
Service Description: Organize disclosure regulatory requirements based on proposed business operations, Material list and project nodes. Involving legal opinions, During audit or professional assurance, The corresponding professionals and service scope should be confirmed separately.; Competent agencies and banks make independent review decisions.
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1. Service advantages of Hong Kong security company license

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Legal compliance guarantee

Ensure your company fully complies with the requirements of the Security and Guarding Services Ordinance (Cap. 460), Avoid criminal liability and high fines caused by operating without a license.

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Improve corporate reputation

Licensed operation is an important basis for customers to choose security services, Helps build brand image, Stand out in tenders.

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Expand business opportunities

The license only authorizes approved categories: The first category provides security guard services; Category 2 provides armed transport services; Category III installation, Maintain and/or repair security installations and/or design related systems for individual premises. Specific services must still meet license conditions, Firearms and personnel licensing and other systems.

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Professional team support

Hong Kong Huitong has senior compliance consultants, Provide comprehensive support from document preparation to interview coaching, Help reduce common omissions in materials and interview preparation.

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Application progress management

We are familiar with the approval process and key points, Can effectively avoid delays in replacement parts, Help identify material deficiencies in advance and reduce unnecessary round trips for replacement parts.

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Ongoing compliance maintenance

Licensed companies must comply with license conditions, Annual Fees and Annual Review/Audit Arrangements by the Management Committee, and handle authorized persons in accordance with regulations, Company Name, Changes in address and other information; The specific documents and deadlines shall be subject to the current notice..

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2. Hong Kong security company license types and fee details

Charge items Current fee (HKD)
Initial application fee 3,500Yuan
Renewal application fee 3,500Yuan
annual license fee: Category 1/ Category 3 RMB 14,650 per category
annual license fee: Category 2 27,950Yuan
annual license fee: Category 1 and 2 / Category 2 and 3 32,350Yuan
annual license fee: Category 1 and 3 19,050Yuan
annual license fee: All three categories 41,200Yuan
Reissue license 130Yuan

The annual license fee is payable when it becomes due upon initial issuance and each subsequent license period.; Should be read back before paymentManagement Committee's current fee schedule.

3. Application process for Hong Kong security company license

Company registration and preliminary preparation

Make sure the company is registered in Hong Kong and obtains a business registration certificate, Determine the type of license you intend to apply for, Preparation of premises certification and management structure documents.

Fill out the application form

Download and fill in the application form specified by the Security and Guarding Industry Authority (SGSIA), Detailed company information, Main personnel and business nature.

Submit documents and pay fees

According to SGS 6 application form, Application Guidelines and Submission Checklist for Corresponding Categories Submit information to the Secretariat of the Management Committee, And pay the application fee of HKD 3,500 as notified.; premises, personnel, train, Equipment or firearm information is prepared by category.

Background check and interview

The Management Committee shall review the application in accordance with the matters specified in Article 21 of the Regulations, company controller, Management and supervisory arrangements, Information such as equipment and resources can be checked; Whether to interview, Inspection or replacement shall be subject to written notification and category list.

Review and licensing

The management committee decides to approve, Conditions attached, Postponement or rejection of application. After approval, pay the annual license fee according to category and obtain an electronic license.; The validity period and renewal arrangements are based on the license, Regulations and committee notifications shall prevail, It cannot be written as one year.

4. List of required documents for Hong Kong Security Company License

Copies of company registration certificate and business registration certificate

Documents proving lease or ownership of company premises

Company organizational chart and list of managers

Security service plan (including business scope, operating procedures)

Controller, directors, authorized person, Identity of management and supervisory personnel, CVs, Statements and other information, Press SGS 6, Committee review requirements and application category submission.

Prove that the company has equipment commensurate with the category to be applied for, resource, Control and performance capabilities; Whether a bank certificate or specific financial documents are required is subject to the current application list..

Security personnel training certificate and related qualification documents

insurance, firearms, vehicle, Central alarm monitoring station or other special documents, Only in specific categories, Submit when service and license conditions apply.

Other supplementary documents (e.g. proof of past experience, Customer recommendation letters, etc.)

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5. Common reasons why applications for Hong Kong security company licenses fail

Conviction of Controllers and Key Personnel, discipline, Integrity and relevant experience will be included in the review; Whether eligibility is affected depends on the nature of the offense, time, Characters and other facts, Cannot write any criminal record as an automatic rejection.

premises, Management and recording arrangements must be commensurate with the type of application and service model, and comply with the application checklist and license conditions; The information cited on this page does not stipulate that all categories must be the same independent fixed office.

Applicants must demonstrate that they have equipment commensurate with the services proposed to be provided, people and resources. The committee will review on a case-by-case basis, However, the official information on this page does not list the unified minimum capital or cash flow figures applicable to the three types of licenses..

The security plan is incomplete, Failure to clearly state business operating procedures, Personnel training and supervision mechanism.

Application documents are incomplete or false information is provided, Once discovered, they will be directly rejected and legal liability may be pursued..

Failing an interview or background check, If the business model or security management vulnerabilities cannot be reasonably explained.

6. Hong Kong Security Company License|Typical application preparation scenarios

Typical application preparation scenarios

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Applicants should prepare organizational structure according to security business type, security plan, Personnel qualifications, Training records and equipment or firearms management information, and check business premises and ongoing record keeping requirements.

This is a general data preparation scenario, Does not represent specific customers, Approval cycle or application results; 实际要求以主管机关公布的现行规定及个案审查为准.

7. Regulatory developments of security company licenses in Hong Kong

  • 2023-07-01

    The Management Committee will implement electronic licenses for security companies and stop issuing paper licenses starting from July 1, 2023, Also provides electronic license plate verification services.

  • Current information

    The official website of the Management Committee provides the first, List of licensed security companies searched under Category 2 and 3, And explain that the list is updated daily; When verifying third-party qualifications, the company’s legal name and current category should be used..

  • Current information

    The official website provides SGS 6 application, SGS 12 renewal, SGS 10 change conditions, Annual review and submission checklist for each category; Applicants should use the current form and corresponding category documents.

8. Frequently Asked Questions about Hong Kong Security Company License(FAQ)

9. Premises and anti-money laundering responsibilities should be checked before applying

Before applying for a security company license, Business premises should be checked first, Whether the arrangements for storing and managing documents are commensurate with the type of application and the actual scope of services; lease, Location information and responsible person information should be consistent.

If the business involves customer identity, Employee background, Cash payment or high-risk services, Customer and transaction records should be established commensurate with actual business, Authorization and Internal Reporting Process; Do not treat general industry promotions as having met specific statutory requirements.

10. Relevant regulations, Regulatory information and further reading

Official materials Verification purpose
management committee: General catalog of security company licenses category, Apply, condition, TOLL, Annual Review and Electronic Licensing
Security company license fee schedule Apply, renewals, Annual category mix and reissue fees
police department: Chapter 460 Knowledge Distinguish between corporate licenses and individual licenses and basic legal obligations
List of current licensed security companies Verified by legal name and category
Security and Guarding Services Ordinance (Chapter 460) Legal basis

11. Hong Kong Security Company License-Sample

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Category 1 Security Company License, Provide security guard services
第三类别保安公司牌照,提供安装、保养及或修理服务
Type 3 Security Company License, Provide installation, Maintenance and or repair services