The benefits that Hong Kong identity can bring have become a common topic of discussion, with special treatment in education, healthcare, and passports being important reasons for people to apply for Hong Kong identity.

But70%of those who obtain Hong Kong identity do not know that they can apply for multiple cash subsidies.Today, I willlist these subsidies, covering aspects such as housing, education, and entrepreneurship, so you can identify which ones apply to you and claim them.1. Entrepreneurship Subsidy

We all know that the Greater Bay Area is in a state of rapid development. In terms of overall planning, the establishment of the "Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone" has been officially approved by the State Council, and multiple open measures aimed at Hong Kong have been introduced to encourage talents with Hong Kong identity to engage in entrepreneurial cooperation in various fields.
Currently, more than11,000 Hong Kong-funded enterprises have registered in Qianhai.According to the policy interpretation of the "Shenzhen City Strengthening the Construction of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bases for Hong Kong and Macao Youth Work Plan," Hong Kong and Macao youth starting businesses in Shenzhen can enjoy the following6 support measures:
1. Eligible applicants can enjoy a startup subsidy of 10,000 yuan, and partnerships can receive up to100,000 yuan

;2. Startups that hire employees will receive employment subsidies based on the number of employees hired.For hiring

3 or fewer people, a subsidy of

2,000 yuanwill be granted per person; for hiringmore than 3 people, an additional3,000 yuansubsidy will be granted for each additional person, with a total amount not exceeding30,000 yuan.3. Depending on the type of incubation carrier they are in, they can enjoy rent reductions or venue rental subsidies.4. Hong Kong and Macao residents participating in social insurance in their own startups can receive social insurance subsidies for up to 3 years based on the minimum contribution standards in our city.For hiring

5. Hong Kong and Macao residents who start their own businesses can apply for guaranteed loans for entrepreneurship in our city, with a maximum loan amount of

300,000 yuan

and enjoy full interest subsidies for 3 years.6. Outstanding projects that win awards in citywide entrepreneurship competitions organized by the municipal human resources and social security department and complete business registration in the city can receive a maximum funding standard of 500,000 yuan.2. Employment SubsidyThe country has always encouraged Hong Kong and Macao youth to work and develop in the nine cities of the Greater Bay Area. For Hong Kong and Macao residents of legal working age working in these cities, they will receive financial subsidies for the portion of individual income tax paid in the region that exceeds

15%.

Taking Guangzhou as an example, individuals can directly upload materials and submit applications on the Guangdong Government Service Network, and results will be available within
60 days.If there are materials that need to be supplemented, they will be informed all at once. After the application is approved, the individual income tax subsidies issued by the government will be directly deposited into your personal account.3. Elderly Allowance

According to the "Guangdong Plan" and "Fujian Plan" implemented by the Hong Kong government, elderly residents with Hong Kong household registration can enjoy the elderly living allowance issued by the Hong Kong government while living in Guangdong and Fujian provinces without the need to return to Hong Kong every year.Elders aged 65 or above who meet the income and asset requirements can apply for
monthly allowances of

2,675 yuan and 3,585 yuan

(most people can meet the requirements).

4. Education SubsidyFor families with Hong Kong identity, children can enjoy15 years of free public education! If needed, they can also apply for various education subsidies.Students enrolled in day schools, primary schools, special schools, and kindergartens across Hong Kong can apply for

2,500 yuan student subsidies

and students from low-income families can apply for assistance subsidies to purchase mobile computers and other electronic devices.The scholarship quotas and amounts for Hong Kong and Macao students studying in mainland universities guarantee that the proportion of awarded students is not less than
30%,with a total of6,170 places.

In addition, students with Hong Kong identity at each educational level have four levels of scholarships: special award, first prize, second prize, and third prize. The annual awards are as follows: undergraduate students8,000, 6,000, 5,000, 4,000 yuan; master's students 20,000, 10,000, 7,000, 5,000 yuan; doctoral students 30,000, 15,000, 10,000, 7,000 yuan.5. Living Subsidy1. Housing: In terms of living, Hong Kong also provides significant subsidies for Hong Kong residents. The Hong Kong government has reserved about 1.4 billion yuan for the public housing program, benefiting 137,000 households, or over 350,000 people. The beneficiaries, qualifications, and subsidy amounts are the same as those of the first round of the project in 2021, with a subsidy amount of 4,500 yuan for single-person households, 9,000 yuan for two-person families, 12,500 yuan for three-person families, 14,500 yuan for four-person families, and 15,500 yuan for families of five or more.2. Transportation: Citizens whose monthly public transportation expenses exceed 200 yuan will receive a one-third subsidy, with a monthly subsidy cap of 400 yuan.

此外，香港身份的学生每个学历层次奖学金均设四个等级，即特等奖、一等奖、二等奖、三等奖。每学年奖金分别为：本专科生8000、6000、5000、4000元，硕士研究生20000、10000、7000、5000元，博士研究生30000、15000、10000、7000元。

五、生活补贴

1. 住房：在生活方面香港也给港人提供了巨大的补贴，香港政府表示预留约14亿元用于公屋计划，惠及13万7千个住户、即逾35万人可受惠。项目受惠对象、资格和津贴额与2021年首轮项目相同，1人住户津贴额为4500元、2人家庭9000元、3人家庭12500元、4人家庭14500元、5人或以上家庭15500元。

2. 交通：每月公共交通开支超出200元的市民提供三分之一的补贴，每月补贴上限为400元。

3. New immigrants: To help new immigrant families quickly transition to life in Hong Kong, each eligible person can receive a subsidy of HKD10,000.

6. Rent subsidy
Now, larger cities have joined the talent competition, and many cities in mainland China have successively introduced a series of living welfare policies for international students (including those from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) to help them live better.
Taking Shenzhen as an example: living subsidies for international students from Hong Kong and MacauUndergraduate15,000 yuan/person, Master's 25,000 yuan/person, Doctorate 30,000 yuan/person.Apply for local household registration. You can apply to rent affordable housing and student apartments provided by the municipal and district governments.

7. Car purchase subsidy
International students (including those from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) can purchase a domestically produced tax-exempt car through customs. Within the tax exemption limit and the foreign exchange quota brought in from abroad, the costs vary by model, with overall discounts ranging from71,000 to 152,100 yuan, with discounts reaching up to 32.7%!