This online form is applicable to new applications submitted by social enterprises.

About SE Directory

Managed by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), the SE Directory facilitates public access to SE information in Hong Kong, aiming to promote their products and services to a wider audience. If your business has both "social" and "commercial" objectives and attempts to solve social problems through commercial means, you are welcome to join the SE Directory. Upon completion of the vetting procedures, the SE information will be uploaded to the SE Directory’s online search engine for public access.

Application Criteria

1. The applicant must be registered under the laws of the HKSAR, serve local residents in Hong Kong, and have a business that has been in operation for one year or longer.
2. The applicant should serve one or more social objectives.
3. No less than 50% of its annual income should be generated from direct sales.
4. If the applicant is not granted tax exemption under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, it should fulfill the following criteria and will be required to sign the Declaration Statement, declaring the following for the business's past two years of operation –
   • Only 35% or less of its profit was distributed to its shareholders.
   • The assets purchased or possessed by the business were not transferred to other companies or individuals.

Document Checklist

1. Certification of tax exemption under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (if applicable).
2. Proven documents of registration under the Society Ordinance, Co-operative Society Ordinance or The Companies Ordinance.
3. Valid Business Registration Certificate (if applicable).
4. Memorandum of Association/Constitution of the organisation.
5. The latest independent audit report.
6. Declaration statement of Profit Sharing and Asset Lock (if applicable).

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