Many regulated businesses in Hong Kong require a physical office address that satisfies specific criteria from the Companies Registry or the Customs and Excise Department. For TCSP (Trust or Company Service Provider) and MSO (Money Service Operator) licence applicants, getting this right at the start saves significant time downstream.
All Garage Society locations meet the address requirements for both TCSP and MSO licence applications. We can also provide written landlord consent, which many applicants find is the piece that takes the longest to secure.
What the Companies Registry Requires for a TCSP Address
For a TCSP licence application, the registered business address must be a physical Hong Kong address. It cannot be a P.O. box, virtual mailbox, coworking desk, or residential address. The premises must be accessible during business hours for Companies Registry inspection, and staff must be able to carry out office and administrative duties from the location.
Private offices at Garage Society meet all of these requirements. Each office is a fully enclosed, dedicated workspace with a street-level Hong Kong address. Our locations operate Monday to Friday during standard business hours, with front-of-house reception at each site.
What the Customs and Excise Department Requires for an MSO Address
MSO licence applications are assessed by the Customs and Excise Department under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance. The address requirements are broadly similar to those for TCSP, a genuine, physical place of business where operations are conducted and where the regulator can attend.
Our offices satisfy these requirements. We can also provide a written consent letter from the building landlord confirming authorisation to use the address for business registration purposes. This is often a sticking point for applicants renting from sub-landlords or serviced office operators, and we have a process in place to turn it around efficiently.
Our Locations
Garage Society Central on Duddell Street offers a prestigious address at a price point that works for professional services firms. Wan Chai is on Lockhart Road, a short walk from the MTR and well connected across the island. Our flagship location at Causeway Bay sits inside Tower 535 on Jaffe Road, a modern building a short walk from SOGO and the MTR. Sheung Wan occupies the upper floors of Arion Commercial Centre on Queen's Road West, a natural fit for creative companies working between Central and the west of the island.
All four locations are fully staffed, commercially rated, and open during standard Hong Kong business hours, and each one can support a TCSP or MSO licence application.
Private Offices for Regulated Businesses
Licence applicants often need a dedicated, lockable office rather than a shared desk. All of our private offices are self-contained and assigned exclusively to the tenant. They are suitable for use as a registered business address with the Companies Registry and for MSO licence applications with the Customs and Excise Department.
Office sizes range from single-person units upward. Tenants have access to meeting rooms, reception services, mail handling, and high-speed internet across all locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a Garage Society address for my TCSP licence application?
Yes. Our private offices provide a physical Hong Kong address that meets the Companies Registry's requirements. The address is not a P.O. box, virtual mailbox, or residential address. The premises are accessible during business hours and suitable for staff to carry out office and administrative duties.
Can I use a Garage Society address for my MSO licence application?
Yes. We also provide written landlord consent letters for MSO applicants who require documentation from the building owner authorising use of the address for business registration.
Do you provide a landlord consent letter?
Yes. We can provide written consent from the landlord confirming authorisation to use the premises address for business registration and licence application purposes.
Is the office accessible for a Companies Registry inspection?
Yes. All locations are staffed and accessible during business hours. Tenants can conduct office and administrative work from their private office and receive visitors, including regulatory inspectors.
Which locations are available?
We have availability across Central, Sheung Wan, Wan Chai, and Causeway Bay. All four locations meet the regulatory requirements for TCSP and MSO applications, so the right choice often comes down to which neighbourhood suits your business rather than which address qualifies.
Get in Touch
If you are in the process of applying for a TCSP or MSO licence and want to confirm that a Garage Society office meets your requirements, contact us at hk.enquiries@thegaragesociety.com or visit thegaragesociety.com to check availability.
Location addresses
Garage Society Central: 4/F & 5/F, Ruttonjee Centre, Dina House, 3-11 Duddell Street, Central
Garage Society Wan Chai: Beverly House, 93-107 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
Garage Society Causeway Bay: 11/F & 16/F, Tower 535, 535 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay
Garage Society Sheung Wan: 25/F & 26/F, Arion Commercial Centre, 2 Queen's Road West, Sheung Wan
