the rapid development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in recent years , more and more people are applying for dual license plates, leading to increased convenience and traffic density. However, the changes in the Greater Bay Area by 2026, including simplified and more flexible approval processes, have left some businesses applying for dual license plates somewhat confused. Therefore, based on years of accumulated experience and practical expertise, our official team provides a comprehensive analysis of the application process.

I. Core requirements for applying for a vehicle license plate in both Guangdong and Hong Kong:

1. Guangdong Z license plate: Applicable for entering the mainland from Hong Kong.

1. Requirements for taxpayers: Foreign-invested enterprises must have paid more than RMB 1 million in taxes in the previous year .

2. Requirements for High-tech Enterprises: Foreign-invested high-tech enterprises registered in Guangdong Province can apply directly without needing tax payment certificates.

3. Taxpaying vehicle requirements: Vehicles must be purchased in Hong Kong, be right-hand drive (Hong Kong standard), less than 6 meters in length, and have a passenger capacity of ≤8 people. For high-tech enterprises: the requirements are the same as for taxpaying enterprises. Approval for pure electric vehicles will be expedited by 30%.

4. Driver Requirements: Drivers must be permanent residents of Hong Kong and hold a Home Return Permit, a Hong Kong Identity Card, and both mainland China and Hong Kong driver's licenses.

5. Number of quotas: One vehicle can be applied for as long as the tax payment target is met.

2. FV/FU license plates: Applicable to Mainland vehicles entering Hong Kong

1. Taxpaying Enterprise Requirements: State-owned enterprises, collective enterprises, and private enterprises that have paid more than RMB 1 million in taxes within the past 3 years (including the year of application) are eligible to apply for one quota for a commercial vehicle that can travel from the mainland to Hong Kong via the bridge.

2. Requirements for High-tech Enterprises: Domestic high-tech enterprises may be exempt from 50% of tax requirements, or in some regions, they may be directly exempted.

3. Vehicle Requirements: The vehicle must be a left-hand drive vehicle and purchased in mainland China under the name of a mainland company. Vehicle length < 6 meters, passenger capacity ≤ 8 people.

4. Driver requirements: Mainland residents must hold a dual Guangdong-Hong Kong driver's license and a business visa; Hong Kong and Macao drivers must meet specific qualifications.

II. Complete application process:

1. Preliminary preparation: Ensure that the company pays taxes in accordance with the tax standards, has no tax arrears or abnormalities, and that the driver's documents are complete. Material organization: Classify and organize the company, vehicle, and personal materials, and scan them into PDFs.

2. Online Submission: Log in to the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department Traffic Management Bureau's government service website , enter the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Motor Vehicle Crossing Business" section, select the license plate type (Guangdong Z/FV) and the port of entry. Fill out the "Application Form for Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Motor Vehicle Crossing and Driver's License Business," upload scanned copies of the required documents, submit the application, obtain the application serial number, and wait for the preliminary review result (notified via SMS within 1-2 days).

3. Offline Verification: Bring the original documents to the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department Traffic Management Bureau's certificate processing hall for verification. After successful verification, select a license plate number on-site, receive the "Acceptance Receipt," and the license plate number will be locked.

4. Vehicle Inspection + Insurance: For Guangdong Z license plates: Schedule an appointment with the Hong Kong vehicle inspection agency to complete the vehicle inspection and obtain the "Vehicle Inspection Certificate". Purchase mainland compulsory traffic accident liability insurance and commercial insurance (Guangdong Z license plate) / Hong Kong insurance (FV license plate). For FV license plates: Complete the vehicle inspection in mainland China.

5. Obtaining Approval and Registration: With the "Acceptance Receipt" and vehicle inspection certificate, obtain the "Approval Notice for Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Motor Vehicle Travel and Driver's Driving" (Approval Card) and the motor vehicle registration certificate. Customs Registration: Go to Huanggang Customs or Zhakou Customs to complete the installation of the vehicle's electronic tag and driver information registration (fingerprint and photo recording). Hong Kong Procedures (Guangdong Z License Plate): Go to the Hong Kong Transport Department to apply for a "Closed Road Permit" ("Restricted Area Permit", fee HKD 230) and complete the vehicle registration.

6. Install license plates: After completing all procedures and passing the vehicle inspection, install the corresponding FU and Guangdong Z license plates according to regulations.

3. General materials:

Business license, audit report for the previous year, tax payment certificate, vehicle registration certificate, driver's ID card, dual driver's license, Hong Kong and Macao travel permit, and "Application Form for Motor Vehicle Travel and Driving by Driver in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao" (official form).

Depending on the type of license plate, you will also need to provide: one recent, front-facing, bareheaded, white-background, 1-inch color photo of the driver (this may be required for some stages).

IV. Important Reminder:

1. All applications must be submitted through official channels. The information above is for reference only . The official website for regular dual-license plate applications is the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department Traffic Management Bureau's online service hall. For information on Hong Kong vehicles traveling to the mainland, please check the Transport Department's official website.

2. If a company has stable tax payments and needs to register additional businesses, it should prioritize using the taxpayer channel. If a company is recognized as a high-tech enterprise and has a moderate business scale, choosing the high-tech enterprise channel can save on tax costs.

3. Do not confuse the policies: “Hong Kong vehicles going to the mainland” and the regular “Guangdong-Hong Kong dual license plates” are two completely different systems. Before applying, you must make sure you understand which category you meet.

4. Beware of intermediary risks: There are false advertisements and scams in the market. Information claiming that "individuals can apply for regular dual license plates" is mostly false.