Account Opening Guide

Opening an account via a mobile app is a convenient service commonly offered by Hong Kong financial institutions, featuring an efficient process and transparent operations.

Account Opening Instructions

Hongxiang Securities allows investors to trade stocks, bonds, and funds globally through a single integrated account. Fund your account in multiple currencies and trade assets denominated in multiple currencies. Access market data 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Personal account

Accounts are open to citizens or residents of all countries, excluding citizens or residents of the United States, countries or territories on the United Nations sanctions list or similar lists, or other countries designated as high-risk.

Minimum age requirement: 18 years old

Personal account

We offer Hong Kong and US stock trading, bond and fund trading, IPO subscriptions, securities financing, investment research, and advisory services.

1. Proof of Identity (e.g., Hong Kong ID or Chinese ID)

2. Proof of Address (e.g., water/electricity/gas bill or bank statement) for the past three months

3. Valid Hong Kong bank account

Institutional Accounts

Institutional Accounts

We offer Hong Kong and US stock trading, bond and fund trading, IPO subscriptions, securities financing, investment research, and advisory services.

1. Certificate of Incorporation and other proof of registration

2. Business Registration Certificate

3. Company Articles of Association and Articles of Association (latest version)

4. Latest Annual Return or (for newly incorporated companies) Incorporation Form filed with the Hong Kong SAR Companies Registry

5. Shareholding structure (latest version) signed and confirmed by the company's directors – no more than three months old

6. Board resolutions/meeting minutes

7. Audited accounts for the most recent financial year (if any)

8. Photocopies of valid identification documents of directors, shareholders, and authorized persons. A substantial shareholder is defined as a person holding 10% or more of the company's ultimate interest or voting rights.

9. Photocopies of proof of address for directors, shareholders, and authorized persons—issued within three months.

10. If the company has a multi-tier structure, identification documents of all intermediary companies and ultimate beneficial owners holding 25% or more of the company's shares must be traced and collected, down to individual individuals, regulated corporations, listed companies, or governments (if applicable).

Required fields and signed forms

11. Account Opening Form

12. Self-Certification Form - Entity (CRS)/or Self-Certification Form - Controlling Person (if applicable)

13. Form W8-BEN-E (Reporting Non-U.S. Person)

14. Company Self-Certification for Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)

15. Standing Authorization for Client Funds

16. Personal Guarantee

 

The above list of required documents for account opening is for reference only. Hongxiang Securities reserves the right to request additional documents if necessary.