🚀 Market Context
- Demand for Types 1, 4 & 9 licences remains robust.
- A BVI holding company offers speed, low cost, simple tax, privacy.
- Core question: How to reconcile offshore opacity with Hong Kong transparency?
🔒 Privacy, Debunked
| Category | Publicly searchable? | Who can access? | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directors | ✅ Yes (pay-per-search) | Anyone | Consider professional / corporate directors; comply with ES rules |
| Shareholders | ❌ No | BVI-licensed lawyers only | Banks, tax authorities & SFC still demand full UBO disclosure |
Key Point: BVI anonymity stops at regulators and banks.
🏦 The Bank-Account Hurdle
- KYC/CDD pack ready from day one.
- Economic substance proof: mind-and-management or sufficient activity.
- Dual-entity setup: BVI holdco + HK (or SG) opco improves approval odds.
- Timeline reality: 6-9 months from application to usable account.
📋 Harmony with SFC Rules
| Item | Public? |
|---|---|
| UBO, audited accounts, group chart filed with SFC | Required, confidential |
| Public SFC register: ROs, licensed staff, licence status, disciplinary actions | Public |
| Shareholder list, BVI layer | Never public |
⏰ Road-map & Checklist
| Phase | Key actions | Core docs |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1–2 | Incorporate BVI | Cert. of Inc., M&A, board resolutions |
| Week 2–6 | Notarisation / apostille | Notarised set, legal opinion |
| Week 4–12 | Bank KYC drill | SoF proof, business plan |
| Week 8–20 | HK company + SFC e-submission | Group chart, bank certs, forecasts |
| Month 6–9 | SFC Q&A / onsite | Compliance manual, IT policies |
🌍 Jurisdiction Snapshots
| Jurisdiction | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Cayman | Fund-friendly | Higher cost, stricter audit |
| Delaware LLC | US investor comfort | Complex US tax |
| Hong Kong holdco | Max transparency, fastest banking | No offshore tax edge |
🎯 Key Takeaways
- BVI anonymity ends at the regulator’s door.
- The SFC sees ultimate owners but keeps them confidential.
- Early KYC prep and tight coordination with bankers, auditors, and lawyers keep the licensing clock on time.
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LCS0007 / Type 1 & 4 License / $1.65M / $4.3M NAV / Central PI Advisory Firm
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LCS0080 / Type 1,4,9 License / $4.5M / NAV $4.5M / NO LICENSE CONDITIONS with HSBC & CITIC Bank Accounts
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LCS0079 / Type 1, 4, 9 License / $2,000,000 + $6,600,000 NAV / No Trading Rights, No Client Assets, Long-Established Company
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