High-Value Investment for Permanent Residency in Hong Kong Generates HK$16.5 Billion in Revenue Within 14 Months Period
Over the past 14 months, Hong Kong's New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) has garnered approximately HK$16.5 billion (US$2.1 billion) from 543 applicants. The majority of this investment, two-thirds to be precise, has been funneled into funds and the stock market.
InvestHK, the government's investment promotion arm, disclosed these figures on Sunday, following the scheme's launch in March 2024. As of the end of last month, HK$6 billion, or 36% of the total investment, was directed towards Securities and Futures Commission-authorized funds. Equities, making up 28% of the investments, were the second most favored investment option, netting HK$4.6 billion. Debt securities accounted for 13% with HK$2.2 billion. The remaining 23% brought the total to HK$16.5 billion.
Initially, the scheme received 1,257 applications, with 543 applicants meeting the requirement of investing HK$30 million each.
While Hong Kong's economy has displayed solid growth in the first quarter of 2025, fueled by increases in exports of goods and services, no specific mention was found regarding the New CIES and its distribution of investments. For further details on this topic, it's advisable to consult official government publications or financial reports from relevant institutions in Hong Kong.
Real-estate investments, making up a notably low 0% of the total New CIES investments, were not a preferred option among the successful applicants. Nevertheless, for those interested in alternative ways of investing under the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, such as real-estate, it might be worth exploring other financing opportunities within the Hong Kong market.
