Listing of Overseas Issuers

Our listing regime is open to overseas issuers, which are companies incorporated in jurisdictions other than Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China. The Listing Rules administered by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Exchange”) apply as much to overseas issuers as they do to other issuers, subject to the additional or modified requirements in the Listing Rules¹. Since 1 January 2022, overseas issuers are required to meet 14 core shareholder protection standards which are set out in MB Appendix A1/GEM Appendix A1.²

The current list of overseas jurisdictions of incorporation (other than Bermuda and the Cayman Islands) of overseas issuers that previously listed, or sought a listing, on the Exchange can be found here. Overseas issuers seeking a listing are strongly encouraged to consult the Exchange and the SFC³ (where applicable) at the earliest opportunity.

Other Guidance Materials: 

	Understanding the Requirements and Risks relating to Overseas Issuers
	Secondary Listings in Hong Kong and List of Recognised Stock Exchanges
	Securities Admission into CCASS
	Depositary Receipt Framework (HDR)
Notes
1.	See Chapters 19 and 19C of the MB Rules or Chapter 24 of the GEM Rules, where applicable.
2.	For additional guidance/materials, please refer to Chapter 2.1 of the Guide for New Listing Applicants, Frequently Asked Questions on Listing of Overseas Issuers, and/or overseas issuers’ listing documents, corporate communications and Company Information Sheets (if published) on the HKEXnews website (http://www.hkexnews.hk). An overview of the history and development of the listing regime for overseas issuers is available here.
3.	Executive Director of the Corporate Finance Division or any delegate of the Executive Director of the SFC.