Staff at the Chamber's Certification Division Head Office came back to work after the Chinese New Year holidays to a brand new office in Mong Kok. On 28 February, we were joined by our Chairman Stephen Ng and some of our clients and senior staff members for a launch ceremony to officially open the new headquarters. 

The work of our Certification Division is perhaps not as high profile as some of HKGCC's other activities, but it is certainly not any less important.

From our seven offices across Hong Kong, we provide a wide range of certification and documentation services for companies, large and small. We are the biggest issuing organization in Hong Kong for Certificates of Origin, and we offer Consulate Endorsement Facilitation and paper-to-electronic conversion. The Chamber is also the sole provider of ATA Carnet services, which allows holders to temporarily import goods without paying tax, and we also provide the Carnet service for self-drive to Guangdong Province. 

While trade certification and documentation may seem like a rather routine business, they are essential to keep the wheels of Hong Kong business moving. These services play a crucial role in facilitating the smooth flow of trade and help Hong Kong maintain its status as one of the world's most important centres of commerce.

The specialized knowledge of our staff in these areas is of particular benefit to SMEs, who often do not have the expertise or manpower to deal with these essential documents and procedures.

Our former Mong Kok headquarters served us well for many years, so why move?

After 23 years of operation in an ageing commercial property, we decided it was time for more than just a facelift. The new head certification office has now relocated to the Hang Seng Mong Kok Building, a prime office building on Nathan Road, and easily accessible above the Mong Kok MTR Station. 

The spacious office is poles apart from the usual cubicle setting. An open reception area provides a friendly atmosphere for visitors, while behind the scenes there is a bright and spacious working environment for staff. 

In Hong Kong, nothing stands still for long. We are the leading provider of certification and trade documentation services in Hong Kong. But, like in all other areas, we know that we cannot remain complacent. Most of our business documentation services are now online, providing more convenient and efficient services that save our customers time and money. 

Our clients expect the highest standards from us and it is very important to us that we provide the best service to them. Offering an improved environment and more convenient location benefits our customers, while a pleasant workspace for staff makes it easier for us to get on with the job of helping Hong Kong do business with the world.