License Application
and Transfer

CoHub Corporate Consultants possesses extensive experience in financial and government application approvals, offering comprehensive advisory services for obtaining various financial licenses. This includes reviewing applicant background information, providing full-process application assistance, and post-licensing compliance consulting. Services encompass:

  1. Trust and Company Service Provider (TCSP)
  2. Trust Company
  3. Money Lender (ML)
  4. Money Service Operator (MSO)

We also provide transfer services for various types of established financial business supplementary licenses in Hong Kong, reducing the waiting time for entering licensed financial businesses and seizing market opportunities.

CoHub Corporate Consultants is dedicated to providing clients with comprehensive and meticulous professional services. Taking licensed money lender license applications as an example, our services encompass up to 42 distinct service items, with dedicated teams providing end-to-end support throughout the process—a commitment that has earned us consistent praise from our clients.

Money Lender License Application and Renewal

Any person carrying on the business of money lending in Hong Kong must obtain a money lender’s license. The licensing of money lenders and money lending transactions are governed by the Money Lenders Ordinance (Cap. 163) of the Laws of Hong Kong.

Our services include:

  • Assist clients in applying for money lender licenses, prepare license application documents and gather required supporting materials.
  • Develop a business plan
  • Office equipment required for licensing and floor plan drawings
  • Detailed Explanation of Lender License Requirements and Additional Documentation
  • Detailed Description of the Responsibilities of Money Lender License Holders
  • Explain compliance information, such as advertising restrictions and documentation requirements.
  • Serve as the liaison between clients and regulatory authorities, providing real-time updates on the progress and status of license applications.
  • Continuously follow up and notify licensees of matters and responsibilities related to licensing.

Service Offerings

No.Service Offerings
23Compliance/Anti-Money Laundering Training for Loan Officers (Regulatory Legal Requirements)
24Compliance Review of Loan Files
25Business Anti-Money Laundering/Compliance Support
26Assisting Client in Receiving On-site Inspections from the Companies Registry
27Providing Various Loan Contract Templates for Hong Kong
28Preparing Anti-Money Laundering Audit Reports (Mandatory for License Renewal)
29Assist with license renewal procedures and complete renewal documentation
30Timely notification of regulatory policy changes
31Assist with bank account opening applications
32Recommend legal counsel compliant with regulatory requirements
33Recommend auditors compliant with regulatory requirements
34Recommend debt collection agencies compliant with regulatory requirements to mitigate legal risks
35Recommend land title search systems to mitigate risks
36Recruit loan officers
37Assist in developing marketing strategies
38Assist in formulating operational plans
39Arrange ESG training for staff
40Consult on Hong Kong bankruptcy procedures and systems
41Consult on Hong Kong collateral handling practices
42Consult on Hong Kong Employment Ordinance and personnel regulations