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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.
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Businesses handling a final EMF reimbursement claim or moving future promotion projects to BUD or Easy BUD.
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Send the activity completion date, submission status and records, or outline the new BUD project. We will identify the correct deadline and route.
The Export Marketing Fund was consolidated into the BUD Fund on 1 July 2026. New funding planning should start from the current BUD route.
Only otherwise eligible promotion activities completed on or before 30 June 2026 can be considered 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 supported non-listed Hong Kong enterprises with substantive business operations in Hong Kong for eligible export-promotion activities. It was consolidated into BUD on 1 July 2026, so final EMF reimbursement matters must be kept separate from new funding plans.
For existing EMF matters, the practical question is whether the activity and application still fit the final processing window.
Enterprises seeking fresh support should review BUD Fund and Easy BUD requirements before committing costs, suppliers, or project scope.
Only otherwise eligible promotion activities completed on or before 30 June 2026 can be considered under the final EMF arrangement.
A reimbursement application is due within 60 calendar days after activity completion. For an activity completed on 30 June 2026, the deadline is 29 August 2026, Hong Kong time; if a deadline is not a working day, proper receipt is required by the preceding working day.
TID processes timely applications for eligible activities subject to completeness and scheme assessment. A complete valid application is normally processed within 30 clear working days; complex or incomplete cases take longer.
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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