New Hong Kong Capital Investment Entrant Scheme – opportunities and challenges

January 2024

Following the introduction of the Admission Schemes for Talent, Professionals and Entrepreneurs in 2022, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) announced in the 2023 Policy Address delivered on 25 October that the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) would be re-launched to allow eligible investors to apply for entry into Hong Kong. Details of the CIES were released on 19 December 2023, which aims at enhancing Hong Kong’s advantages in asset and wealth management and financial services. This news flash provides an overview of the new CIES to help interested investors to understand the scheme and consider their eligibility accordingly.