Hong Kong temporarily suspends profits tax return filings to accommodate system upgrade
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,
See MoreHong Kong schedules readings of 2026 inland revenue amendment bill, Stamp Duty Amendment Bill
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
See MoreHong Kong, Laos to negotiate income tax treaty
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
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Hong Kong plans major expansion of unified fund exemption, family office tax concessions
The Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) government has unveiled proposals in an administrative paper to strengthen preferential tax regimes for funds, family office investment vehicles, and carried interest, following a consultation process in 2024–25. This
See MoreHong Kong clarifies tax treatment of equity sale gains
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has released an advance ruling, dated 28 November 2025, addressing whether a company’s gain from the sale of a long-held equity interest can be treated as a non-taxable capital gain. The ruling
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Hong Kong to Gazette Inland Revenue Amendment Bill 2026
The Hong Kong Government will gazette the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions, Concessionary Deductions and Allowances) Bill 2026 on 6 March, introducing concessionary tax measures announced in the 2025 Policy Address and the 2026-27
See MoreHong Kong to raise stamp duty on high-value homes
Hong Kong’s Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2026 will be gazetted on 6 March to increase the stamp duty rate for residential property transactions where the amount or value of consideration exceeds HKD 100 million, from 4.25% to 6.5%, as announced in
See MoreHong Kong, Kyrgyzstan sign income tax treaty
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that an income and capital tax treaty was signed with Kyrgyzstan on 2 March 2026, marking the first comprehensive tax agreement between the two jurisdictions. Under the agreement, the
See MoreHong Kong proposes global minimum tax implementation in 2026-27 budgetÂ
Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul MP Chan delivered the 2026-27 Budget on 25 February 2026. Under the theme of "Driving High-quality, Inclusive Growth with Innovation and Finance," the budget introduces a mix of one-off relief measures and
See MoreRwanda ratifies tax treaty with Hong Kong
Rwanda has gazetted the ratification of its income tax treaty with Hong Kong, which was formalised in Law No. 004/2026 on 1 February 2026. The agreement, originally signed on 9 October 2025, sets the framework for cross-border taxation and
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Hong Kong, Turkey income tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Hong Kong and Turkey entered into force on 30 January 2026. The treaty, signed on 24 September 2024, aims to prevent double taxation and promote greater tax cooperation and transparency. The agreement applies to
See MoreHong Kong, Slovenia to negotiate for tax treaty
Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department announced that officials from Hong Kong and Slovenia will meet for the first round of negotiations on an income tax treaty from 26 to 30 January 2026. If an agreement is reached, it will prevent double
See MoreHong Kong: IRD releases Pillar 2 portal for filing top-up tax notification
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (HKIRD) launched the first phase of its Pillar 2 Portal on 19 January 2026, enabling taxpayers to electronically file top-up tax notifications through the new system. The Pillar 2 Portal includes user
See MoreHong Kong secures interim qualified status under domestic Pillar 2 regime
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) updated its guidance on the global minimum tax and Hong Kong minimum top-up tax for multinational enterprise groups on 8 January 2026. The updates indicate that Hong Kong has received transitional
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Turkey ratifies income tax treaty with Hong Kong
Turkey published Law No. 7569 in the Official Gazette on 26 December 2025, approving the ratification of its income tax treaty with Hong Kong. The agreement, signed on 24 September 2024, aims to prevent double taxation and promote greater tax
See MoreHong Kong, Oman commence initial round of tax treaty talks
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that officials from Hong Kong and Oman will meet for the first round of talks on an income tax treaty from 5 to 9 January 2026. If successfully concluded, this would mark the first tax
See MoreHong Kong: IRD updates FAQs on mainland China tax cooperation
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department has released updated and new FAQs on the 2006 income tax arrangement with Mainland China, including revisions related to the determination of individual residence. Updated questions Question 1: According
See MoreHong Kong: IRD extends 2024-25 lodgement tax return deadline ending January–March 2025
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) released a Circular Letter to Tax Representatives on the Block Extension Scheme for Lodgement of 2024/25 Tax Returns on 19 December 2025 stating that the IRD recognises the genuine difficulties being
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