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Hong Kong Information: Business, Taxation and Offshore

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This page has links to more than 50 pages of information about Hong Kong covering offshore business, e-commerce, the tax and legal infrastructure and investment opportunities.

On this page:
- Hong Kong Tax-News.com Coverage »
- Hong Kong Tax Treaty Updates from TreatyPro »
- Hong Kong Knowledge Base »
- Hong Kong Comments »

 

Hong Kong Coverage

- 24/05/2012 CEPA Boosts Hong Kong's Industries
- 18/05/2012 Hong Kong Revises Bank Market Entry Criteria
- 16/05/2012 Hong Kong Abolishes Corporate Capital Duty
- 15/05/2012 Hong Kong Progresses Arbitration Centre Credentials
- 14/05/2012 Hong Kong Concerned At Operation Of US Volcker Rule

More Hong Kong Tax News »


Hong Kong Tax Treaty Updates from TreatyPro

Treaty Update: Hong Kong - Various
21/5/2012
The government of Hong Kong has announced that Orders to bring into force three DTAs signed between Hong Kong and Kuwait, Switzerland and Malta, were published in the territory's Official Gazette on May 18, 2012, as part of the government's ratification procedures. They must receive the approval of the Legislative Council, due to consider the Orders on May 23, 2012, before they are legally ratified.

Treaty Update: Hong Kong - Malaysia
26/4/2012
The Hong Kong government has announced that Hong Kong and Malaysia signed a DTA on April 25, 2012.

Treaty Update: Hong Kong - Malaysia
24/4/2012
The Hong Kong government has announced that on April 25, 2012, Hong Kong and Malaysia will sign a DTA.

More Hong Kong Tax Treaty Updates from TreatyPro »

Hong Kong Knowledge Base

Hong Kong Fact File

- Hong Kong The Country and it's Economy
- Hong Kong Taxation
- Hong Kong Business and Offshore Law

Hong Kong Business Sectors

The key sectors of Hong Kong's offshore economy

- Hong Kong Banking and Financial Services
- Hong Kong The Securities Market
- Hong Kong Venture Capital Sector
- Hong Kong Investment Fund Management
- Hong Kong Financial Holding and Investment Activities
- Hong Kong Headquaters Companies
- Hong Kong Booking Centre Companies
- Hong Kong Professional Services
- Hong Kong Insurance
- Hong Kong Ship Management and Maritime Operations

The opportunities for offshore investors in Hong Kong

- Hong Kong Investment Funds
- Hong Kong Securities
- Hong Kong Pension Investments
- Hong Kong Bank Deposits

Hong Kong E-Commerce

Hong Kong's E-Commerce section contains a thorough description of how e-commerce operations are enabled in Hong Kong by the legal regime and local infrastructure, and how the offshore tax regime can best be utilised for e-commerce.

- Hong Kong The Legislation
- Hong Kong The Facilities
- Hong Kong Tax-Efficiency

Hong Kong Banking Confidentiality

- Hong Kong Banking Confidentiality

Hong Kong Further Information

Corporate Investment in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong: Foreign Investment Regime
- Hong Kong: Incentive Regimes
- Hong Kong: Availability of Skilled Workers and Business Infrastructure

Doing Business in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong: The Country and its Culture
- Hong Kong: Commercial Property

Working and Living in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong: Entry and Residence
- Hong Kong: Work Permits
- Hong Kong: Taxation of Individuals
- Hong Kong: Health, Education and Pensions
- Hong Kong: Buying and Renting Real Estate

Wealth Management in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong: The Tax System and Wealth
- Hong Kong: Inheritance Taxes
- Hong Kong: Banks, Stocks and Real Estate
- Hong Kong: Alternative Investment
- Hong Kong: The Wealth Management Industry

Hong Kong Services Directory

- Accounting/Auditing
- Asset Protection
- Aviation Services
- Banking Services
- Brokerage/Trading
- Captive Insurance
- Company Formation
- Corporate Services
- Expatriate Services
- Financial Planning
- Internet/E-Commerce
- Legal Services
- Marine Services
- Pensions/QROPS/QNUPS
- Tax Planning
- Trust Management
- Wealth Management

Hong Kong Contributed Articles

- Hong Kong Property Market Trends: A Bubble which you are not part of?, Contributed by Laveco Ltd.
- Hong Kong, Contributed by Aall And Zyleman Company Limited

 

Lowtax Network Comment System

To ask a question or if you have an opinion you want to share: start a new thread, or reply to a thread below:

Topic: Hong Kong

Hong Kong taxation for an Australian REsident

I hold a UK passport but live in Australia as a permanent resident. I am considering taking up a position in Hong Kong. Where would tax be paid? Is there a double taxation agreement.

 

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Topic: Hong Kong

Foreign and salary tax

I am considering setting up a company in Hong Kong for software development services. I am a resident of Brazil and live here. I would be the only shareholder and director. All clients would be outside HK and I will hire contractors in Brazil and China.

Am I right that my company would not pay income tax in HK as all profit is foreign sourced? Even if above HKD 200,00 a year?

If I pay a salary to myself as a director, would that be subject to salary tax?

What about my contractors' fees?

Thank you for your advice. Professional advice is accepted. If your proposal sounds interesting, I will get in touch and we can do a paid consultation to get into more detail.

 Marcos

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Topic: Hong Kong

Hong Kong

I hold UK passport but resident in Rep of Ireland and make a tax return. I have been offered a post by a Hong Kong company, but my duties will be performed outside Hong Kong. Remuneration will be paid in Hong Kong, how can I minimise income tax both in Hong Kong and Ireland as there is no DTA between Hong Kong and Ireland.

 Dave

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Topic: Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China - tax ???

A simple plan:
1. I open a Hong Kong based Ltd. company
2. I'm a Polish employed by this HK Ltd. company
3. I receive letters of invitation from my suppliers in China and obtain a business visa on a regular basis.
4. I have an appartment in China and stay on my business visa there conducting all my business: Find EU customers for my Chinese suppliers; add my commision; reinvoice through Hong Kong to keep my supplier anonymous.

Is it legal ? Where do I have to pay tax ? Where can I apply for tax exemption?

I'm green as far as tax law is concerned. Please help me.

 Sebastian

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Topic: Hong Kong

Taxes on HK holding company owned by foreigners

If there 5 partners (3 individuals - 1 each from UK, US and Pakistan, and two private limited companies - i from UK and 1 from Pakistan) that desire to create a holding company in HK for the sole purpose of holding their ordinary shares in a UAE (tax free) joint venture company:
1- What would be the tax implications on the dividends received by the HK holding company?
2- Would there be any tax/charges on these dividends paid out to shareholders who are non-HK individuals and entities?
3- Can these individuals/entities open and operate their personal accounts in HK? Any tax/charges/conditions on that?
4- Any alternates?
We know we are asking too much, but would be grateful for answers as it would help us select our consultant or rep. Thanks

 JJam

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