{"id":1069,"date":"2025-04-24T10:56:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T10:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/?p=1069"},"modified":"2025-05-11T04:23:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T04:23:07","slug":"new-capital-investment-entrant-scheme-cies-in-hong-kong-2025-enhancements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/new-capital-investment-entrant-scheme-cies-in-hong-kong-2025-enhancements\/","title":{"rendered":"New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) in Hong Kong \u2013 2025 Enhancements"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Les <\/span>Hong Kong Government<\/b> has announced key <\/span>enhancements<\/b> \u00e0 la <\/span>New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES)<\/b>, set to take effect from <\/span>March 1, 2025<\/b>. These updates aim to attract <\/span>high-net-worth individuals<\/b> while fostering <\/span>synergy between the CIES and Hong Kong\u2019s growing family office sector<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Originally launched in <\/span>2003<\/b>, the CIES provides a <\/span>pathway to Hong Kong residency<\/b> for individuals who invest in approved asset classes. The revised scheme <\/span>increases flexibility<\/b> in investment holding structures and strengthens Hong Kong\u2019s position as a global <\/span>wealth management hub<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Key Enhancements to the Scheme<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. New Net Asset Requirement<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    En vertu de la <\/span>enhanced CIES<\/b>, applicants must now demonstrate:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Absolute beneficial ownership of net assets worth at least HK$30 million<\/b> for at least <\/span>six months before application<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • If assets are <\/span>jointly owned with family members<\/b>, the applicant\u2019s <\/span>portion of beneficial ownership<\/b> can be counted towards the requirement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      This adjustment makes the scheme <\/span>more accessible<\/b>, particularly for family applicants who share investment ownership structures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. New Investment Holding Mechanism<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Applicants now have the option to <\/span>hold investments through a private company<\/b>, aligning the scheme with <\/span>family office structures<\/b>. The private company must meet the following conditions during the <\/span>six months preceding the application<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Incorporated or registered in Hong Kong<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Wholly owned by the applicant<\/b> (or entrant).<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Exclusively holds permissible investment assets<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Structured as a Family-Owned Investment Holding Vehicle (FIHV)<\/b> ou un <\/span>Family-Owned Special Purpose Entity (FSPE) under an FIHV<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>

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          If the applicant <\/span>chooses to structure their investment through an FIHV<\/b>, the vehicle must:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          • Employ at least two full-time staff in Hong Kong<\/b> for managing investment activities.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Incur a minimum of HK$2 million in annual operating expenses in Hong Kong<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Be <\/span>managed by an Eligible Single Family Office (SFO)<\/b> overseeing assets of at least <\/span>HK$240 million<\/b> across the family\u2019s FIHVs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>

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            This change fosters closer integration between <\/span>CIES applicants and Hong Kong\u2019s family office ecosystem<\/b>, offering greater flexibility for <\/span>multi-generational wealth management<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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            General Investment Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n

            To qualify for the <\/span>CIES<\/b>, applicants must <\/span>invest at least HK$30 million<\/b> in approved asset classes, including:<\/span><\/p>\n

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            • Real estate<\/b> (subject to regulatory conditions).<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Listed equities<\/b> (on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange).<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Debt securities<\/b> (such as government and corporate bonds).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>

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              A key feature of the scheme is its <\/span>protection against market fluctuations<\/b>\u2014applicants <\/span>do not need to replenish investments<\/b> if asset values drop below the threshold due to market volatility.<\/span><\/p>\n

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              Residency Benefits & Application Process<\/b><\/p>\n

              Successful applicants gain <\/span>Hong Kong residency<\/b> and can bring <\/span>eligible dependents<\/b>, y compris :<\/span><\/p>\n

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              • Spouses<\/b><\/li>\n
              • Unmarried dependent children under 18<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>

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                Residency Timeline<\/b><\/p>\n

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                • Initial Stay<\/b>: 2 years<\/span><\/li>\n
                • First Extension<\/b>: Additional 3 years<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Subsequent Extensions<\/b>: 3 years per renewal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>

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                  After <\/span>seven years of continuous residence<\/b>, applicants may apply for <\/span>r\u00e9sidence permanente<\/b> \u00e0 Hong Kong.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  Why Choose the CIES?<\/b><\/p>\n

                  With these <\/span>new enhancements<\/b>, le <\/span>CIES offers more investment flexibility<\/b> while supporting <\/span>wealth structuring through family offices<\/b>. The scheme provides:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  • A streamlined pathway to Hong Kong residency<\/b> for high-net-worth investors.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Tax-efficient investment opportunities<\/b> with access to <\/span>global financial markets<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • A stable and business-friendly environment<\/b> for long-term wealth management.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Enhanced integration with family offices<\/b>, making it easier for ultra-high-net-worth families to <\/span>centralize their assets in Hong Kong<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>

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                    For those considering <\/span>applying for the CIES<\/b>, it is recommended to consult <\/span>legal and financial advisors<\/b> to optimize investment structuring and ensure compliance with the updated regulations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                    The Hong Kong Government has announced key enhancements to the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES), set to take effect from March 1, 2025. These updates aim to attract high-net-worth individuals while fostering synergy between the CIES and Hong Kong\u2019s growing family office sector. Originally launched in 2003, the CIES provides a pathway to Hong […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1070,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1069","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-family-office-business-guide"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1069","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1069"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1069\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2186,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1069\/revisions\/2186"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1070"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1069"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1069"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mielogroup.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1069"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}