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Hong Kong Tax Guide for Private Companies Limited by Shares
Hong Kong private companies limited by shares are subject to Profits Tax on profits arising in or derived from Hong Kong. The standard corporation rate is 16.5%; under the two-tiered regime, the first HKD 2 million of assessable profits is taxed at 8.25%. This guide covers the full scope of Profits Tax obligations — from computing assessable profits and supporting offshore claims to stamp duty on share transfers, related-party charges, and the 2025/26 one-off tax waiver — with practical compliance notes for directors and finance teams.
Guide to Maintaining the Significant Controllers Register for a Hong Kong Company
Hong Kong companies are required to maintain a Significant Controllers Register (“SCR”) to record individuals and legal entities that exercise significant ownership or control. This guide explains which companies must keep an SCR, what information must be recorded, how significant controllers are identified, and the penalties for non-compliance.
Employer’s Return in Hong Kong: Filing Obligations, Reportable Remuneration, and Compliance Controls
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RCEP and the Greater Bay Area: Trade and Investment Considerations for Overseas Companies
RCEP has become an operating regional framework for companies using China, Hong Kong and the wider Asia-Pacific region as part of their manufacturing, sourcing, distribution or investment strategy. This article examines how RCEP interacts with the Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong’s trade and services functions, rules of origin, transhipment requirements and regional supply-chain planning.
The Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone: Why It May Become One of Asia’s Most Important Innovation Platforms
The Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone is emerging as one of the Greater Bay Area’s most important platforms for cross-border innovation. More than a technology park, Hetao seeks to connect Hong Kong’s international financial, legal and research strengths with Shenzhen’s advanced manufacturing, engineering and commercialisation capabilities. For foreign technology companies, it offers a strategic lens through which to assess China opportunities in AI, life sciences, semiconductors, robotics, fintech and advanced manufacturing.
Setting Up a Representative Office in China: Regulatory Framework, Establishment Process, and Strategic Considerations for Foreign Investors
A representative office remains a limited but useful China market-entry structure for foreign companies conducting market research, sourcing, liaison, and quality-control activities. This article explains the current regulatory framework, establishment process, tax treatment, employment restrictions, and when a WFOE may be more appropriate.