Starting from October 16, 2024, participants in the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) can include residential properties as part of their investment portfolio, provided each property’s transaction price is at least HK$50 million. The total investment in real estate, combining both residential and non-residential properties, is capped at HK$10 million towards meeting the minimum investment requirements.
Invest Hong Kong has revised the Scheme’s rules and application materials accordingly, available on the New CIES website.
Furthermore, beginning March 1, 2025, investments made through a private company fully owned by the applicant will also qualify towards the permissible investment value. More details on this update will be announced by Invest Hong Kong in the future.
For additional information on eligibility and other specifics, please refer to the New CIES website.