Verifying a Hong Kong-Registered Business
Businesses registered in Hong Kong can verify their HitPay account by completing both identity and document verification steps.Verification Process
Identity Verification
The account representative must complete:- ID verification
- Selfie submission
This step is done after you’ve successfully linked your business bank account.
Document Verification
Submit the following documents for review:- Business Registration Number (BRN)
- Company Registration Number (CRN) (optional)
- ARN Business Document that includes shareholder names
- Supporting business documents
- A signed Letter of Authorisation (LOA) from a company secretary or director
- Identification documents (with signature, e.g. passport) of both:
- The account representative
- The person signing the LOA
Our Compliance team may request additional documentation depending on your business type or ownership structure.
Common Additional Requirements
- Complex ownership structures → Submit a detailed Beneficial Ownership Structure
- Multiple shareholders or partners → Submit valid ID of any owner/shareholder with 25%+ ownership
- Regulated industries → Submit applicable licenses, such as:
- Travel Agents Licence issued by the Travel Industry Authority (TIA)
- Hire Car Permit (Private Service Vehicles) issued by the Transport Department of Hong Kong