The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department announced on 13 May 2025 that Hong Kong and the Philippines will hold their first round of income tax treaty negotiations from 21 to 23 May 2025.
The representation should reach the Inland Revenue Department at least 2 weeks before the scheduled negotiation date.
Any resulting agreement would mark the first treaty between the two jurisdictions and needs to be finalised, signed, and ratified before it can take effect.
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