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Current guidance for Hong Kong enterprises reviewing final EMF reimbursement claims and moving future export-promotion funding planning to BUD Fund or Easy BUD.
The Trade and Industry Department states that EMF has been consolidated into the BUD Fund. New funding planning should start from the current BUD Fund route.
Only eligible promotion activities completed on or before 30 June 2026 are handled under the final EMF arrangements, with reimbursement deadlines calculated from activity completion.
Future export-promotion, exhibition, branding, upgrading, and market-development projects should be checked against BUD Fund and Easy BUD rules.
EMF used to support non-listed Hong Kong enterprises with substantive business operations in Hong Kong for export-promotion activities outside Hong Kong. The scheme is now consolidated into the BUD Fund, so businesses should separate any final EMF follow-up from new funding plans.
For existing EMF matters, the practical question is whether the activity and application still fit the final processing window.
TID says only eligible promotion activities completed on or before 30 June 2026 would be processed under the final EMF arrangement.
Reimbursement applications must follow the 60-calendar-day rule after completion; an activity completed on 30 June 2026 has a stated deadline of 29 August 2026.
Applications submitted on or before 29 August 2026 and acknowledged by TID through a Notice of Receipt will continue to be processed.
Enterprises seeking fresh support should review BUD Fund and Easy BUD requirements before committing costs, suppliers, or project scope.
HKPC is the BUD Fund Implementer. The current BUD website lists application routes, cut-off dates, contact details, and important applicant notes.
Easy BUD continues to support suitable projects such as exhibitions and activities targeting markets outside Hong Kong, subject to current rules and funding ceilings.
Before spending, keep clear records of project purpose, target market, supplier selection, expected deliverables, invoices, and payment evidence.
We provide information and coordination support so your team can understand the remaining EMF position and prepare a cleaner BUD transition discussion.
Clarify whether your EMF matter is a final reimbursement follow-up or a new funding plan.
Organize the records usually needed to discuss a claim or funding project clearly.
Prepare your team to review BUD or Easy BUD as the current funding route.
Check the latest government and regulatory guidance relevant to this service before making filing, compliance, or planning decisions.
Review TID's official EMF status page, including eligibility, funding scope, ceilings, and consolidation into the BUD Fund.
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Check the official EMF FAQ for final reimbursement timing, processing status, and historical funding rules.
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Access the current BUD Fund route for enterprises seeking funding after EMF consolidation.
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