Registration under Concessionary Scheme for Small and Medium Enterprises on Postage Rebate to end on December 14
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     Hongkong Post today (December 6) reminded eligible local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that the registration period for the Concessionary Scheme for Small and Medium Enterprises on Postage Rebate will end on December 14 (Saturday).

     All companies in Hong Kong that meet the Government's definition of an SME, i.e. with less than 50 employees in Hong Kong for a non-manufacturing business and less than 100 employees for a manufacturing business, with a valid Business Registration Certificate are eligible for a 5 per cent rebate for purchases of locally issued stamp sheets and mint stamps as well as postage spending incurred for local and outbound postings during the period from October 1 to December 31, 2013, subject to a rebate cap of $150 for each eligible SME.

     Details of the Concessionary Scheme have been posted at the Hongkong Post website (www.hongkongpost.hk). SMEs may also approach post office counter staff or call the Hongkong Post hotlines at 2921 6020 or 2921 2222 for enquiries.

Ends/Friday, December 6, 2013
Issued at HKT 17:48

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