Application for SME Export Marketing Fund

The Export Marketing Fund (EMF)aims at helpingHong Kongsmall and medium enterprises (SME) expanding their businesses through participation in export promotion activities. Any non-manufacturing business registered in Hong Kong employing fewer than 50 persons locally will meet the Government’s definition as an SME, and can apply for the grant under EMF.

For details of the Fund including application procedure and other requirements, please visit the Government website at http://www.smefund.tid.gov.hk/

SME Export Marketing Fund (EMF) – Issued on 31/10/08

With effect from 3 November 2008, the maximum cumulative amount of grant an SME may obtain from the EMF is $150,000. For each successful application, the maximum amount of grant will be 50% of the total approved expenditures or $50,000, whichever is the less. The scope of EMF is also extended to include advertisements on printed trade publications targeting export markets; as well as advertisements on websites of exhibition organisers. New application form and guide are now available for download.