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Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES)

The Hong Kong New CIES programme allows high-net-worth individuals to obtain residency in Hong Kong by investing at least HKD 30 Million in permissible financial assets and non-residential real estate.

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Starting Investment:HKD 30 Million

Processing Timeline:1-2 months

Due Diligence Authority: Government Direct Statutory Channel

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Strategic Advantages

Key Programme Benefits

Residency in Asia's premier financial hub with a world-renowned territorial tax system
Zero tax on capital gains, dividends, or global wealth
Inclusion of spouse and unmarried dependent children under 18
Permanent Residency (Right of Abode) after 7 years of ordinary residence

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Comprehensive Legal DossierStatutory Legislation & Regulatory Analysis

Comprehensive Programme Dossier & Legal Framework

Official Statutory Basis:

Statutory Immigration, Foreign Investment, and Permanent Residence Regulations of Hong Kong.

Authority: Official Government Directorate of Immigration & Sovereignty Affairs — Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) is an officially gazetted sovereign legal pathway enacted to enable high-net-worth individuals, institutional executives, and international families to acquire legitimate legal status in Hong Kong. Administered under strict legislative oversight, the programme pairs streamlined sovereign processing with comprehensive legal certainty.

Our senior sovereign advisory practice provides end-to-end legal representation before official government ministries and authorized citizenship/residency units, guaranteeing complete statutory compliance, clean source-of-funds verification, and expedited file processing for discerning private clients.

Legislative Foundation

Statutory Framework & Sovereign Legal Authority

The legal basis of the Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) is formally codified in the national statutes and immigration decrees of Hong Kong. Foreign investors who satisfy mandatory background due diligence and fulfill statutory economic allocations are legally granted formal renewable permanent residency under the constitutional authority of the state.

All government submissions are processed exclusively through authorized legal channels, accredited practicing barristers, and licensed government statutory units to guarantee that every naturalization certificate, residence card, and passport is issued with 100% legal validity.

Key Statutory Provisions:

Enacted under official parliamentary statute and ministerial gazettes of Hong Kong

Direct submission to authorized government immigration and sovereign units

Binding statutory protections ensuring irrevocable status upon official approval

Regulated escrow and banking compliance protecting client capital commitments

Capital Schedules

Detailed Investment Modalities & Statutory Capital Schedules

Qualifying capital commitments for the Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) start from HKD 30 Million, with formal processing typically concluding within 1-2 months. Capital transfers are executed only after preliminary vetting and receipt of official Approval-in-Principle from government adjudicators.

The statutory options established by the government include the following structured pathways:

Key Statutory Provisions:

Permissible Financial Assets (HKD 27 Million): Equities, debt securities, certificates of deposit, and collective investment schemes denominated in HKD or RMB.

CIES Innovation and Technology Portfolio (HKD 3 Million): Mandatory allocation into the state-managed CIES Investment Portfolio supporting Hong Kong innovation.

Statutory Government Fees & Escrow Safeguards

In addition to the qualifying capital allocation, statutory government processing fees, legal documentation legalization (apostille), and third-party investigative due diligence fees apply. Funds remain secured under regulated institutional escrow protocols until final government adjudication.

Family Architecture

Multi-Generational Family Inclusion & Dependency Protocols

The legal architecture of the Hong Kong programme provides comprehensive family coverage, enabling high-net-worth investors to secure their children's education, healthcare, and future generational heritage under a single unified application.

Eligible family members who may be included in the primary applicant's petition include:

Key Statutory Provisions:

Primary applicant (aged 18 or older) with verified clean legal background and lawful source of funds.

Lawfully married legal spouse under civil or religious statute.

Dependent minor children under 18 years of age.

Adult dependent children enrolled in accredited higher education institutions.

Dependent parents and grandparents who are financially supported by the principal applicant.

Due Diligence Standards

Statutory Due Diligence, Background Vetting & Compliance Protocols

Hong Kong upholds rigorous international compliance and due diligence standards to safeguard the integrity of its borders and legal documents. Every applicant undergoes comprehensive multi-agency intelligence screening prior to statutory approval.

The due diligence vetting process encompasses Interpol verification, global sanctions database cross-referencing (World-Check), international law enforcement checks, and documented proof of the legitimate source of investment funds.

Key Statutory Provisions:

Net assets of not less than HKD 30 Million for preceding 2 years.

Aged 18+ with clean criminal record.

Passing InvestHK assessment.

Fiscal Architecture

Sovereign Fiscal Incentives & Wealth Structuring Architecture

Holding legal status in Hong Kong unlocks substantial sovereign wealth planning, territorial tax structuring, and international enterprise opportunities. The jurisdiction offers established protections for cross-border capital, real estate holdings, and corporate dividend streams.

Investors benefit from modern double taxation treaties, stable sovereign currency frameworks, and direct access to regional and international commercial trading blocs.

Mobility & Strategic Scope

Global Mobility, Visa-Free Travel & Strategic Value

The strategic value of the Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) extends beyond legal residence, providing expanded travel mobility, regional access to premier international schools, top-tier healthcare facilities, and a secure geopolitical safe haven for your family.

Residents enjoy hassle-free multiple-entry privileges, streamlined renewal procedures, and clear statutory pathways to permanent settlement or naturalization.

Due Diligence Checklist

Applicant Eligibility & Statutory Criteria

01Net assets of not less than HKD 30 Million for preceding 2 years.

02Aged 18+ with clean criminal record.

03Passing InvestHK assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hong Kong Programme FAQs

No. Hong Kong operates a strict territorial tax system; foreign-sourced profits and income are not taxed.

Confidential Assessment

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Submit your details for a tailored eligibility evaluation and official statutory fee breakdown for Hong Kong New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES).

Government Direct License

All due diligence is processed directly through official government Citizenship by Investment Units (CIU) with strict legal privilege.

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