SFC licence Types 1, 2, 4 and 9 in Hong Kong

What the licence types cover

A company may hold more than one regulated activity, with conditions or restrictions. Check its current entry in the SFC public register rather than relying on an advert or an old certificate.

Buying a licensed corporation: questions to settle first

• Confirm the company name and CE number, active regulated activities, licence conditions and responsible officers in the SFC register.
• Ask the seller to confirm ownership, authority to sell, current availability and what assets or liabilities are included.
• Review financial statements, clients, compliance history, staffing and any regulatory correspondence through an agreed confidential process.
• Discuss any proposed change of substantial shareholder with qualified advisers. SFC approval is generally required before a person becomes a substantial shareholder of a licensed corporation.

A company share sale is not a simple transfer of a licence. Price, availability and completion depend on the particular company, due diligence and applicable approvals; no approval time or outcome is promised here.

What EasyBiz can help with

Tell us the activity types you need, intended business, budget and timing. We can organise your requirement, discuss any seller-supplied records and ask for current evidence before an introduction. A public listing is not proof that its licence, availability or finances have been verified.

Current buyer and seller availability must be reconfirmed. EasyBiz does not publish a seller submission without human review and seller approval.