Primary Legislation
| Law / Regulation | Year | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| AMLO (amended 2023) | 2023 | VATP licensing regime |
| Stablecoin Bill (pending) | 2025 | Fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers |
Licensing Requirements
vasp
VATP license from SFC (mandatory since June 2023)
custody
Included under VATP license
exchange
VATP license required for all centralized exchanges
Travel Rule
Adopted — Threshold: HKD 8,000
Tax Reporting
No capital gains tax; profits tax if trading is a business
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