港美股上市5大差异解析：艾德金融如何以双轨策略赋能企业全球化

Financial Criteria Requirements - Hong Kong's stock market requires companies to have three consecutive years of profitability, with a cumulative profit of no less than 50 million HKD, and specific market capitalization and revenue thresholds [3] - The US stock market, particularly NASDAQ, allows companies to list with a three-year cumulative pre-tax profit of at least 11 million USD or high market capitalization and cash flow, providing more flexibility for high-growth tech companies [4] Listing Cycle - The typical IPO process in Hong Kong takes about 10-12 months, while in the US, it usually takes 6-9 months, with the possibility of shortening to 4-6 months through SPACs [5] Listing and Maintenance Costs - Listing costs in Hong Kong generally range from 2% to 5%, while underwriting commissions in the US are typically between 7% and 8% [6] - Annual maintenance costs in Hong Kong are lower, but companies must pay stamp duty, whereas US companies face higher annual audit and compliance fees [7] Regulatory and Compliance Requirements - Hong Kong's market is regulated by the SFC and HKEX, allowing VIE structures and offering more flexibility in information disclosure [8] - The US market is under strict SEC regulations, requiring adherence to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and PCAOB audit standards, resulting in higher compliance costs [10][11] Market Liquidity and Valuation - The price-to-earnings ratio in Hong Kong is lower (approximately 10-20 times), with liquidity concentrated in blue-chip stocks, while the US market has a higher P/E ratio (NASDAQ around 20-30 times) and the strongest liquidity globally [12][13]