Hong Kong, Peru commence first IPA talks

The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) published an advance ruling on 12 November 2025 on whether a Hong Kong ship leasing company qualifies for the concessionary tax regime for “qualifying ship lessors” under the Inland Revenue

The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a Circular Letter to Tax Representatives regarding the Block Extension Scheme for filing 2025/26 tax returns on 19 March 2026. The letter confirms that, as in previous years, the scheme will

Hong Kong’s government has announced that representatives from Barbados and Hong Kong signed a comprehensive income tax treaty on 19 March 2026, marking a step forward in strengthening bilateral economic ties. The agreement provides clarity on

The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announced, on 18 March 2026, a temporary suspension of its electronic profits tax return filing service in preparation for the rollout of a new version on 1 April 2026. To facilitate system update,

The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department has introduced the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions, Concessionary Deductions and Allowances) Bill 2026 for their first and second readings in the Legislative Council today, 18 March 2026. The

Hong Kong's Financial Services Secretary Christopher Hui met with Laos Finance Minister Santiphab Phomvihane on 11 March 2026 to finalise a double taxation treaty, according to a press release. The first round of discussions will commence on 23