Travel Agency License
A travel agency license is required by law in Hong Kong to operate a travel agency business. This license is issued by the Travel Industry Authority (TIA), which is the statutory body that regulates the travel industry in Hong Kong.
Here's a summary of the requirements to get a travel agency license in Hong Kong:
Before you apply
Complete the company registration process: This includes obtaining a Certificate of Incorporation from the Hong Kong Companies Registry and a Business Registration Certificate from the Business Registration Office.
Secure a suitable office premise for your business.
Applying for the License
Submit the necessary documents and application fee to the Travel Agent's Registry. The documents typically include:
A Travel Agent's License Application Form
A Statement of Particulars Form
A copy of the Board Resolution confirming the appointment of an authorized person to represent your company in applying for the travel agent's license
Certified true copies of Hong Kong ID cards or travel documents of all the key executives of the company
A bank guarantee letter for an amount of HK$500,000
Statements of accounts that cover the prior 3 months from the date of submission and signed financial position return
Pay the non-refundable application fee of HK$630.
After a Successful Application
Your application will be processed within 3-4 weeks.
Upon approval, you will need to collect the Travel Agent's License in person from the Travel Agents Registry.
A license fee, based on the validity period of the license, must be paid to the Registry. The license fee is HK$485 per month.
For more information on the travel agency license application process and the requirements, you can visit the Travel Industry Authority website [Travel Industry Authority Hong Kong travel agents].
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How Bestar can Help
Bestar specializes in business licensing in Hong Kong. Bestar can apply for a travel agency license for you. We are be able to assist in the process given our area of expertise. Here's how Bestar's services could be relevant:
Company Registration: If you haven't registered your travel agency as a company yet, Bestar can likely help with this process in Hong Kong since we specialize in company registration for Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong [Bestar company profile].
Business Guidance: Bestar offers business advisory services [Bestar company profile]. We are able to provide general guidance on navigating the travel agency license application process in Hong Kong.
Accounting and Financial Statements: The application likely requires financial statements. Bestar offers accounting and bookkeeping services [Bestar company profile] which could be helpful in preparing these documents.
Travel Industry Authority Application: Bestar can represent you in applying for the license with the Travel Industry Authority (TIA).
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