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Hong Kong MSO Licence Cost: Official Fees and Operating Budget
Separate regulator fees, launch preparation and recurring operations. Obtain itemised quotations for premises, staffing, systems and advice. An all-in quote should still explain what it includes and what you must pay separately.
- Jurisdiction
- Hong Kong
- Regulator
- Customs and Excise Department
- Verified
- 2026-10-09
Separate three budget categories
Separate regulator fees, launch preparation and recurring operations. Obtain itemised quotations for premises, staffing, systems and advice. An all-in quote should still explain what it includes and what you must pay separately.
Current official charges
From 15 May 2026, the grant fee is HK$3,810, plus HK$2,440 per additional premises and HK$945 per fit-and-proper assessment. Renewal has a HK$910 base fee and HK$410 per additional premises, with assessment charges also applicable. Check the effective fee schedule when paying.
Compare service quotations
Ask for deliverables, revision limits, follow-up support, payment milestones and exclusions. Budget for staff, premises and continuing compliance separately. Clarify responsibility for verifying facts and maintaining documents; advisory fees do not purchase regulatory approval.
Official portals and sources
- MSOS application portaleservices.customs.gov.hk
- MSO licensing guide and formseservices.customs.gov.hk
- MSO applicant readiness self-checkcustoms.gov.hk
- 2026 MSO fee revision circulareservices.customs.gov.hk
All links above point to official government, registry, regulator, bank or standards body sites, verified on 2026-10-09.
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