Hong Kong's New Capital Investment Scheme Attracts Over HK$37 Billion in First Year
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More than a year after its relaunch, Hong Kong's New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) is gaining significant momentum. As of end-April 2025, 1,257 applications have been submitted, with a projected HK$37 billion in investment inflows—underscoring renewed global interest in Hong Kong as a capital and asset management gateway.
Key Data for Investors
512 applicants have already received formal approvals after completing the required HK$30 million investments.
911 applicants have been granted “Approval-in-Principle” status, allowing a 180-day window to deploy funds while entering Hong Kong as visitors.
Among approved investments:
36.4% (HK$6.0B)went into SFC-authorised funds
28.1% (HK$4.6B)in equities
13.1% (HK$2.2B)in debt securities
9.9% (HK$1.6B)into the CIES Investment Portfolio (CIES IP), including pre-deployment capital
The figures reflect a broad allocation across regulated asset classes, with growing participation in both traditional and managed vehicles.
What's New: Faster, More Flexible Access
In March 2025, authorities introduced three major enhancements in response to market feedback:
Shortened net asset review period from two years to six months
Jointly held family assets now count toward the HK$30 million net asset requirement
Investments through applicant-owned private companies are permitted—creating synergies with Hong Kong's tax incentives for family offices
These changes drove a 440% surge in applications in March 2025 alone, signaling that the scheme's adjustments have significantly lowered the entry threshold for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and asset owners with global portfolios.
Why It Matters for International Stakeholders
For foreign investors, the New CIES offers:
Residency pathway through passive investment, without business operation requirements
Access to Hong Kong's financial infrastructure, regulatory safeguards, and fund ecosystem
A base for family office and wealth structuringwithin a stable common law jurisdiction.
Potential alignment with tax concessionsfor offshore and cross-border asset planning
Legal professionals, private banks, wealth managers, and immigration consultants serving globally mobile clients should closely watch the scheme's evolution, as it reshapes Hong Kong's positioning in the regional capital migration landscape.
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