Advisory and coordination support for Hong Kong MSO licence applications and the acquisition or sale of licensed companies. Support covers application documents, business plans, AML/CFT policies, personnel and premises requirements, with coordination of licensing procedures, transactions and specialist services as needed.
Confirm the proposed service categories, existing licensing background and matters to address.
Explain the advisory services, information required, procedures and fees.
Organise application documents, personnel, premises information and other supporting arrangements within the agreed scope.
Help follow up on document submissions, supplementary information and regulatory enquiries, and coordinate further specialist support as needed.
This generally includes company, director and shareholder information, personnel, premises, a business plan, AML/CFT policies and other application documents. Requirements vary by case. We can review the basic background and help establish the appropriate preparation approach.
A direct transfer should not be assumed. Proposed changes to shareholders, directors or other information generally require applications, notifications or approvals under the applicable regulatory requirements. The share transfer and company changes should then follow the required procedures.
The procedures, documents, timing and transaction considerations differ. A new application mainly involves licensing preparation and approval. An acquisition also requires consideration of the company's background, licence status, changes and transaction handover. We can help clarify the main differences for each case.
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Share your service needs, business model and target timeline. We will clarify the scope and fees before an engagement.
General information only; not a substitute for case-specific legal, tax or regulatory advice.
Advice and document support for AML/CFT requirements applicable to licensed businesses, including reviews and recommendations on risk assessments, customer due diligence, policies and regulatory requirements. We help clients clarify the applicable requirements, identify areas to improve and coordinate specialist support according to their licence and needs.
Transaction and licensing advice for clients acquiring or selling licensed companies. Support includes organising transaction information, ownership and personnel changes, regulatory procedures and handover arrangements, helping licensing and transaction matters proceed in an orderly way.