DPMS iPASS is an online self-assessment tool launched by the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED). It enables any person, who is seeking to carry on a business of dealing in precious metals and stones in Hong Kong, to perform a quick and simple self-assessment on whether he or she is required to apply for registration, the appropriate category of registration, and his or her eligibility and readiness to apply for registration.
How it works?
Registration is granted to dealers in precious metals and stones with due consideration of various factors, including but not limited to the items listed in DPMS iPASS. Participants will take about 5-10 minutes to answer all questions set out in this self-assessment. Before taking the assessment, participants are strongly advised to study the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance, Cap. 615 (AMLO) and the C&ED´s publications related to the registration regime for dealers in precious metals and stones. The assessment results will indicate the participants as "Registration is not required", or "Registration of Category A / B registration is required" and show the readiness level as "High readiness and eligibility", "Medium readiness and eligibility" or "Not yet ready / ineligible". For details, please visit the website of the C&ED or Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Registration System.
| Overall Grading | Required category, eligibility and readiness for registration |
|---|---|
| Grey | Registration is not required |
| Green | Registration of Category A / B registration is required, with high readiness and eligibility |
| Yellow | Registration of Category A / B registration is required, with medium readiness and eligibility |
| Red | Registration of Category A / B registration is required, but not yet ready / ineligible |
For further enquiries, please contact the Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Supervision Bureau by sending email to dpms_enquiry@customs.gov.hk or calling the hotlines at 3580 1483 (Chinese) or 3580 1484 (English).