Our Mr David Leung HAESCO events committee chairman has been working hard, he has done some research on government funding and wants to share his experience to benefit our members.

Members that are Hong Kong registered companies could have the opportunity to apply for government assistance to help cover the cost to attend exhibitions such as EcoAsiaExpo. Members should apply for SME Export Marketing Funding according to the TID, for HKTDC’s trade show and exhibitions . Please check the following website for more information:

http://www.smefund.tid.gov.hk/eng

or call 23985125. Be aware, first and foremost, don’t throw away any receipts, you will need it late. The following reminders for applicants:

Reminders:

• A duly completed application form;
• A photocopy of the valid Business Registration (BR) Certificate of the applicant;
• A photocopy of the valid Hong Kong Identity Card or Passport of the person signing the application form for and on behalf of the applicant;
• Original and copy of receipt(s) in relation to the payment made by the applicant for the declared expenditures and copy of the relevant invoices/quotations/contracts, etc. The name of the payer on the receipt(s) must be the same as the name of the applicant. Expenditures not paid by the applicant are not eligible for grants under the EMF;
• Certified Extract/Electronic Extract of Information on the Business Register [i.e. Form 1(a) of the BR Office] and/or Annual Return of the Companies Registry (i.e. Form AR1); and
• A completed Additional Declaration Form if the applicant’s BR has more than one branch.
• For applicants who are exhibitors of trade fairs/exhibitions or delegation members of business missions, the following supporting documents are also required :
• Brochures or pamphlets containing details to substantiate the declared information of the export promotion activity and the company profile of the organiser (name of the organiser, activity name and details, date of the activity, etc must be clearly shown);
• Evidence to substantiate the applicant’s participation in the activity (e.g. delegation list, fair directory with exhibitor’s information, photo of booth showing the exhibitor name and booth number, exhibitor badge and/or travelling and accommodation proof of employers/employees participating in the activity, etc);
• Evidence showing that representative(s) attending the activity are employers/ employees (e.g. Mandatory Provident Fund records).
• For applicants who have advertised in trade publications, the following is also required:
• Original copy of the trade publication containing the concerned advertisement.

Individual companies that wish to inquiry should contact TID directly.

Disclaimer
This information is for general use only, it is not a guarantee, legal advice nor financial advice, you should always seek independent professional advice before entertaining any contract.

{ update: 24 August 2009 The URL/Link for SME marketing fund has been corrected and updated }