SME Support

Over 360,000

SMES IN HONG KONG

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the bedrock of Hong Kong’s economy, accounting for more than 98% of enterprises and employing around 45% of the private sector workforce in the city.

The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (CEDB) oversees the overall SME support policies. CEDB implements a number of funding schemes to help SMEs obtain commercial loans and explore new markets, and provides business information and technical advice through the four SME centres. SMEs can access comprehensive information and support services on the online platform “SME Link”.

“SME Link” under Trade and Industry Department

Provides information on “Government Funding Schemes”, “Non-financial Assistance”, “Startups”, “Mainland Market” and “Overseas Markets”
Features links to latest information on the SME support services provided by the four SME Centres and various Government bureaux and departments

"SME Support and Consultation Centre" under Trade and Industry Department

Provide information on government licences or permits for running different types of businesses and starting a business
“Meet-the-Advisors” Business Advisory Services (BAS)

"SME Centre" under Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Provide multiple electronic business databases
Provide information on the Mainland market and free business consulting services on the Mainland market
Organise business matching and exchange activities

"SME One" under Hong Kong Productivity Council

Provide information and advisory services to facilitate the development of SMEs
Offer support related to information technology, digital transformation, technical solutions, and financing
Serve as the one-stop hub for information and advisory in funding schemes
Provide information on 40+ funding schemes offered by the Government and link SMEs up with appropriate resources

TecONE under Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation

Provide detailed information on various funding schemes and in-depth advisory services
Offer business matching and business support services to partner companies and startups in Science Park, InnoCentre, and Industrial Estates

Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation (ECIC)

ECIC provides Hong Kong exporters with insurance protection against non-payment risks arising from commercial and political events
Its contingent liability under contracts of insurance is guaranteed by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, with the statutory maximum liability currently standing at $80 billion.

Last revision date: 5 July 2024