On 24 February 2021, the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong announced the Budget for the fiscal year 2021-22. The forecast is that for the fiscal year 2020-21, there will be a deficit of around HKD 257.6 billion, and that the fiscal reserves are expected to become HKD 902.7 billion by 31 March 2021. The focus… Continue reading 2021-22 Hong Kong Budget
In Board of Review/Tax Tribunal Case X66, several appellants brought appeals to the Board of Review (“BoR”) under section 66 of the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Ordinance (“HK IRO”). For easy reading, Case X66 described below has been limited to one appellant only but this case shows similar points regarding the importance of tax substance.… Continue reading The Importance of Corporate Tax Substance
One of their major concerns of relocations to Hong Kong is taxes for expats. These expatriates are usually concerned about their individual tax position and exposures, not only in Hong Kong itself, but also in foreign tax jurisdiction(s) such as their home country. In particular, they may wonder whether there are any possible ways to… Continue reading Mitigation of Taxes for Expats in Hong Kong
When thinking about retiring, many Dutch nationals think about retirement to Thailand or some other exotic country to enjoy their golden years. This may incur in some issue with the Dutch tax authorities. Is retirement to these jurisdictions possible or even beneficial? Dutch Retirement Pension Taxation It is commonly known that Tax Authorities often provide… Continue reading Retirement in Thailand for Dutch Nationals
Kenya has picturesque white sandy beaches like Thailand and it is marvellous country with rich experiences in food, culture and music among others. That’s why many people choose to retire in Kenya as a foreigner. If you choose so, you must choose your tax advisor/lawyer wisely in order to avoid interruptions to your relaxed lifestyle!… Continue reading Retire in Kenya
Given China’s vast population and emerging middle class, its market potentials are a huge opportunity for a having a business in China. Better still, China is maintaining its commitment to further open up its market and boost inbound foreign investments. Whilst China’s economic reform and opening-up policies began 40 years ago, its economic performance is… Continue reading Setting up a Business in Mainland China
Employers that would like their employees to stay with the company for a long time and/or want their employees to achieve certain performance targets, may offer those employees (conditional) shared-based benefits, such as share options and share awards. Employees need to be award of the share option taxation system in the jurisdiction. One has to… Continue reading Share Option & Award Gains Tax in Hong Kong
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the G20 decided to address intellectual property taxation within the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting project by means of discussing appropriate transfer pricing rules. One has, therefore, to be aware of the potential intellectual property tax risks and challenges that could be made by the tax… Continue reading Intellectual Property Tax Implications & Planning
Last April 2020, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) issued the ‘OECD Secretariat Analysis of Tax Treaties and the Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis’ (“the Analysis”). The Analysis is a practical COVID-19 tax guidance. It provides governments around the world with guidelines on how to treat unintended or adverse tax consequences that taxpayers… Continue reading COVID-19 Tax Guidance Update on Tax Treaties
For years, people have incorporated offshore entities for the benefit of asset protection, privacy or tax reduction. Although an offshore company is a popular vehicle for people to carry a business from, it is surprising to see how many people tend to mix up the concept of an offshore entity with the concept of an… Continue reading Offshore Company vs Offshore Income
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