Funds / Investment

There is no unified “family office license” in Hong Kong. SFC licensing obligations for single-family offices (SFOs) and multi-/multi-family offices (MFOs) depend on the actual regulated activities, Whether services are provided on a business basis and whether the business is carried out in Hong Kong. Family investment holding vehicles (FIHVs) that meet all the conditions under the Inland Revenue Ordinance can choose to apply for tax concessions, But company registration, Family arrangements or asset size alone do not automatically bring exemption or 0% tax rate. Hong Kong Huitong can assist family governance within the agreed scope, Entity and investment structure, License boundary and tax information compilation; Hong Kong and overseas laws, tax, trust, investment management, Banking and custody conclusions must be confirmed by corresponding professionals and institutions on a case-by-case basis.

The Singapore financial advisory license is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in accordance with the Financial Advisors Act, Is a business that provides investment product advice in Singapore, research report, Important licenses for regulated services such as marketing of collective investment schemes and arranging life insurance. unless subject to statutory exemption, Relevant organizations must obtain a license before commencing business. Ganghuitong provides you with everything from company establishment to, Shareholder and management qualifications, Capital and Professional Liability Insurance, to representatives, Consulting process, One-stop licensing services for AML/CFT and continuous compliance.

The Hong Kong Limited Partnership Fund (LPF) is registered with the Companies Registry in accordance with the Limited Partnership Funds Ordinance (Chapter 637), Is a limited partnership legal form used by private funds. LPF does not have independent legal personality, Registration itself does not equal a Type 9 license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, Fund tax exemption will not be automatically obtained. Hong Kong Huitong can coordinate the fund structure according to the agreed scope, Application information, general partner, investment manager, Responsible person and continuous reporting; limited partnership agreement, SFC licensing, tax, AML/CFT, audit, Custody and banking arrangements must be confirmed by appropriate professionals and institutions.

From September 23, 2019, The Hong Kong Insurance Authority directly regulates insurance intermediaries. Proposed to carry on regulated insurance brokerage activities in Hong Kong, You should first follow the Insurance Ordinance, Insurance Regulatory Authority license application information and actual business determination of required licenses, Responsible personnel and technical representative arrangements.

The Hong Kong insurance company license is based on the Hong Kong Insurance Ordinance (Chapter 41), Reviewed by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) and granted an operating license to qualified institutions, After approval, general insurance can be carried out in Hong Kong in accordance with the law., Long-term insurance (life insurance) or reinsurance and other businesses. Applicants must meet minimum capital requirements, Shareholder background, Qualification of Directors and Controlling Personnel, risk management, Regulatory requirements such as solvency and ongoing compliance, It is an important qualification to enter the Hong Kong insurance market.. Hong Kong Huitong: Provide full-process application consulting services for Hong Kong insurance company licenses, Includes licensed structure planning, Business model and compliance plan design, Application document preparation, Manage and control staffing, Regulatory communication follow-up and follow-up compliance consultation, etc., Assist clients to efficiently complete the CIRC approval process, Steadyly obtained the Hong Kong insurance business qualification.

Hong Kong Exchange’s participant qualifications are based on the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571), The important market access mechanism established by the Securities and Futures (Financial Resources) Rules and the relevant rules of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). The applicant institution must first obtain a Type 1 (dealing in securities) or Type 2 (dealing in futures contracts) regulated activity license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), and meet minimum capital requirements, Responsible for staffing, Trading system access, Regulatory conditions such as central clearing arrangements and ongoing compliance, Only then can they be allowed to enter the trading system of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and obtain trading rights.. Hong Kong Huitong: Providing full-process professional advisory services on Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited participant and trading rights applications, Includes assessment of entry requirements, Licensed structure planning, Application document preparation, Integration of trading systems and settlement arrangements, Regulatory communication and coordination, and ongoing compliance support after approval, etc., Assist clients to efficiently complete the Hong Kong Stock Exchange review process, Steadyly obtain market trading qualifications.

Japanese fund management license (legal name: Investment and utilization industry) is supervised by Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) and local finance bureaus. Conventional investment and utilization industries usually require capital and net assets of 50 million yen each; The investment application industry for qualified investors limits total assets under management to 20 billion yen, Minimum capital is 10 million yen, and relax some organizational requirements. Some NAV calculation or compliance-related services can be outsourced under the revised system, However, the licensee must still have personnel capable of supervising and instructing the trustee, and be responsible for compliance results.

The Japanese investment advice and agency industry is regulated by the Japan Financial Services Agency and local financial bureaus in accordance with the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.. Applicants need to determine investment recommendations based on actual services, acting, Business boundaries such as fund sales or discretionary management, and prepare local entities, Business margin, managers, Internal Procedures and Customer Protection Arrangements. Is it possible to use the FMEO English support channel?, and specific personnel and financial requirements., Please confirm according to the official guidelines at the time of application. Hong Kong Huitong can assist in company establishment, Application materials and regulatory communication preparation, However, there is no guarantee of registration time or results..

The regulatory standards of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are regarded as global benchmarks. Whether it is raising funds through security token issuance (STO), Or provide securities investment advice (RIA), Companies must pass strict SEC approval and filing. Hong Kong Huitong provides you with the establishment of a US entity, Exemption route planning (Reg D/S/A+), One-stop in-depth compliance service from EDGAR system reporting to subsequent annual review.

Carrying out regulated fund management activities in Singapore, Usually required to obtain a Capital Market Services (CMS) license issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Application paths mainly include licensed fund management companies (LFMC) and venture capital fund management companies (VCFM), Specific categories should be based on investor type, Fund strategy, Judgment of asset classes and business arrangements. Hong Kong Huitong can assist applicants to prepare local companies, Business plan, personnel, risk management, Anti-money laundering and ongoing compliance arrangements.