Introduction For the benefits of our own health, many of us conduct on a regular basis a body check, which potentially enables us to ‘spot’ at an early stage any illnesses we might need to face soon or later. Nowadays, such ‘health-check’ is equally important for most businesses and/or companies in the world as they… read more
Introduction In order to be entitled to certain tax benefits granted under double taxation agreements (“DTAs”) such as reduction of withholding tax rates on dividend income, interest income and royalty income, it is generally required for recipients of the said income to prove that, amongst others, they are the beneficial owners of the income concerned… read more
This article is a friendly reminder to taxpayers who have individual tax filing obligations in Hong Kong. Introduction On 2 May 2019, the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (“HK-IRD”) issued annual Individual Tax Returns (BIR 60) (“Tax Returns”) for the year of assessment 2018/19 to taxpayers for completion. Taxpayers are obliged to complete and file… read more
Introduction On 27 February 2019, the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong announced the Budget for the fiscal year 2019-2020. The forecast is that for the fiscal year 2018-19, there will be a surplus of HKD 58.7 billion, and that the fiscal reserves will reach HKD 1,161.6 billion by 31 March 2019. This Budget has been… read more
Introduction Many of us have heard or might even have read about the taxation of the digital economy. This not only because the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (‘OECD’) and the European Union (‘EU’) both have issued reports on this matter, but also because it has become a ‘hot topic’ within the society itself… read more