{"id":8900,"date":"2026-10-17T20:58:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T12:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wpt7ye0j6r-staging.onrocket.site\/?page_id=8900"},"modified":"2026-10-17T23:33:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T15:33:53","slug":"licence-application-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/setuphk.com\/en\/licence-application-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong industry license application service"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Home<\/a> \u203a Business licence application<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tTCSP licence TC009022<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Hong Kong Business licences<\/em> Application services<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Licensing for estate agents, tutorial centres and employment agencies, handled end to end.<\/p>\n\t\t

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4.9\u2605<\/sub><\/b>123 Google reviews<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

2014<\/b> years in business<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

TC009022<\/b> Trust or Company Service Provider licence<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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Which businesses need a licence first?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Four business types, four regulators. Trading without the first three licences is a criminal offence.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Estate agents<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Estate agent (company) licence<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

At least one director must hold an estate agent\u2019s licence, and a licensed agent must actually control the business. Each premises needs its own business particulars statement.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Estate Agents Authority (EAA)<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Tutorial and education centres<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

School registration<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Providing lessons to 20 or more people on any day, or 8 or more at once, requires registration with the Education Bureau (EDB). Tutorial classes included.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Education Ordinance, sections 3 and 10<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Employment agencies<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Employment agency licence<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Anyone finding work for others or supplying staff to employers, fee or no fee, must first get a Labour Department licence. Each branch also needs a licence copy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Employment Ordinance, Part XII<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Charitable organisations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Section 88 tax exemption confirmation<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Most tax-exempt charities are set up as companies limited by guarantee, then apply to the Inland Revenue Department for confirmation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Inland Revenue Ordinance, section 88<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Get licensed first, then open<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A licence is tied to the premises and person in charge, so allow approval time before opening. Penalties are in the table on the right, as published by each authority.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Sources: Estate Agents Authority; Education Bureau, \u2018Guidelines for Registering a New School\u2019; Labour Department, Employment Agencies thematic website<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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\n \t\t\tEstate agents: practising without a licence<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tUp to HK$500,000 fine and 2 years\u2019 imprisonment<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tTutorial centres: operating without registration<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tUp to HK$250,000 fine and 2 years\u2019 imprisonment<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tEmployment agencies: operating without a licence<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tUp to HK$350,000 fine and 3 years\u2019 imprisonment<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n
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Business licence application: what\u2019s covered?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

From choosing the licence to company formation and approvals, we handle it all.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Identify the licence you need<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We explain which department to apply to and its conditions, based on your business model and premises.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Form the company and register first<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Estate agent and employment agency applications need a Certificate of Incorporation and a Business Registration Certificate.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Prepare application documents<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Forms, director and responsible person details, and company documents, as each department requires.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Follow up with government departments<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

If a department asks for more documents or an explanation, we follow up for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Business premises reminders<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Tutorial centres must meet fire and building safety requirements; employment agency addresses must allow commercial use.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Renewal and change reminders<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We remind you to notify the authority before expiry, or when the address or responsible person changes.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Business licence application fees<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Fees vary by licence, company and premises. Pick four options for a WhatsApp enquiry.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Which licence do you want to apply for?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Each licence has its own approving department, requirements and timeline.<\/p>\n\t\t

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\n \t\t\tEstate agents<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tCompany licence<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tTutorial and education centres<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tSchool registration<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tEmployment agencies<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tLabour Department licence<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tCharitable organisations<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tSection 88 tax exemption<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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What is the company's current situation?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Estate agent and employment agency applications need company and business registration documents.<\/p>\n\t\t

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\n \t\t\tCompany not yet formed<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tCan be set up together<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tAlready have a limited company<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tApply directly<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tAlready have an unlimited company<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tDepends on the licence type<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Do you need any of the following extras?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Select all that apply.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Are your premises ready?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Tutorial centre and employment agency licences are both tied to the premises.<\/p>\n\t\t

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\n \t\t\tPremises already rented<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tCheck the location is suitable first<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tLooking for premises<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tCheck location requirements first<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tNo physical premises needed<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tFor example, charitable organisations<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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