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Administrative Expenses
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Disclosure of general and administrative expense [text block] [Abstract]  
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
19. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

 

   For the years ended
December 31,
 
   2021   2020   2019 
Staff expense  $3,471,146   $2,759,505   $2,201,515 
Rental expense*   24,551    702,664    547,513 
Depreciation and amortization expense   1,261,988    167,380    153,316 
Utilities expense   93,736    120,236    131,810 
Travelling and entertainment expense   148,063    138,707    108,021 
Professional fees   1,183,499    932,891    391,273 
Repairs and maintenance   71,990    70,443    104,813 
Employee benefits   153,454    548,628    358,287 
Other service fees   240,328    273,333    282,322 
Other expenses**   933,288    960,685    474,696 
   $7,582,043   $6,674,472   $4,753,566 

 

  * During the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, depreciation expense of $700,741 and $547,513 relating to the right of use assets was recorded as rental expense, respectively.

 

  ** Other expenses mainly comprised of office expenses, stamp duties, training costs, etc.