In an effort to enhance the China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, a notice titled “Notice on the Continuation of Tax Incentives for Imported Goods Sold During the Exhibition Period” has been issued. It extends the tax incentives for 2024 to 2025, maintaining the same benefits as in 2023. These incentives exempt eligible imported goods from import tariffs, value-added tax, and consumption tax during the fair. This initiative aims to bolster trade, ensure compliance with regulations, and foster international business relationships by supporting a favorable trading environment at the Canton Fair.

The State Administration of Taxation in China has launched the 2024 “Spring Rain Nurtures Seedlings” action plan, introducing 12 pivotal measures to enhance the growth and resilience of small and micro enterprises. This initiative focuses on sectors like technology innovation and manufacturing, providing comprehensive policy guidance and support throughout the business lifecycle. The plan emphasizes structural tax reductions, fee simplifications, and tailored support for small cross-border enterprises. It addresses critical aspects such as tax declarations, business model adjustments, and trade method shifts. With a strong commitment to ongoing monitoring and adaptation, the initiative aims to foster a conducive environment for sustainable growth and competitiveness in the global market.

This summary provides an overview of the tax rates for profits tax, salaries tax, and property tax in Hong Kong for the assessment years 2024-25. It serves as a quick reference for individuals and businesses to understand their tax obligations in the region. Staying informed about these rates is important for effective tax planning and compliance in Hong Kong’s dynamic economic environment.

On 17 November 2023, Hong Kong’s Special Administrative Region Government (“SAR Government”) gazetted the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Aircraft Leasing Tax Concessions) Bill 2023 (“Bill”). The purpose of the Bill is to enhance the aircraft leasing preferential tax regime originally introduced in 2017. This article will provide a summary of the key legislative changes to the aircraft leasing preferential tax regime. For information about other tax incentives in Hong Kong, consult our Complete Guide to Hong Kong Tax.

Explore tax incentives in China with this comprehensive guide on Corporate Income Tax (CIT) policies for 2022. Learn about preferential treatments for Small and Low-profit Enterprises, SMEs, TSMEs, HNTEs, and R&D expenses, as well as regional CIT incentives. Don’t miss the 31 May 2023 deadline for annual CIT filing.

The Hong Kong Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, presented the 2023-24 Budget Speech on February 22, 2023. The budget focuses on the government’s goal of “Leaping Forward Steadily, Together We Bolster Prosperity under Our New Vision,” and aims to support people’s livelihoods, enterprises, and high-quality development.

Proposed changes to Hong Kong’s foreign source income exemption regime for passive income are expected to come into force on 1 January 2023 with no transition period. All kinds of offshore passive income received by a constituent entity of a multinational enterprise group shall be deemed to be sourced in Hong Kong and, therefore, subject to profits tax in certain cases.

The Hong Kong government promulgated the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Certain Shipping-related Activities) Ordinance 2022 (“the Ordinance”) on 22 July 2022, which offers