Stock Borrowing Relief
Stamp Office has launched a new electronic service allowing online registration of Stock Borrowing and Lending Agreement (SBLA) via e-Tax (e-Registration) as an alternative to paper registration.
e-Registration is available to users at GovHK. The following services are available under the e-Registration platform:-
(a) Registration of SBLA;
(b) Filing of Notification by Stock Lender;
(c) Simultaneous submission of (a) and (b);
(d) Download Approval Letter.
Authentication Means
Users of e-Registration can use one of the following means for authentication:
User Type | Authentication Means |
Business user | E-Stamp Account or recognized digital certificate |
Individual user | eTAX Account or recognized digital certificate |
Advantages of using e-Registration include
- e-Registration is possible anytime and anywhere.
- Saving of time and cost.
- Dispensing the need to deliver paper SBLA upon registration.
- Online payment methods are available.
- Downloading the Approval Letter from eTax directly.
Last review date: July 2023