Fintech
Money Lender Licence Overview

The Hong Kong Money Lender Licence is fully regulated by the Money Lenders Ordinance (Cap. 163). A licence is required to carry out any lending, financing, or credit business in Hong Kong. Unlicenced lending is a criminal offence: the loan agreement receives no legal protection, offenders face a maximum penalty of a HK$100,000 fine and imprisonment, with interest irrecoverable through the courts.

Money Lender Licence
Applicable Businesses
  • Consumer Lending

  • Commercial Lending

  • P2P Lending Platforms

  • BNPL Services

  • SME Financing

Suitable Clients
  • Fintech Lending

  • Microloan Platforms

  • Supply Chain Finance Platforms

  • Consumer Finance Companies

Application Requirements
  • Hong Kong Company

  • Director Suitability Assessment

  • Proof of Source of Funds

  • Risk Management Framework

Scope of Services
  • Licence Application

  • Compliance Framework Design

  • Loan Agreement Review

  • Ongoing Compliance Advisory