Hong Kong, Peru free trade agreement takes effect in September 2026
The free trade agreement (FTA) between Hong Kong and Peru, signed on 15 November 2024, will enter into force on 1 September 2026, following completion of internal procedures by both jurisdictions, according to a release by the Hong Kong government
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Hong Kong, Kazakhstan to begin first round of tax treaty negotiations
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announced in an update that Hong Kong and Kazakhstan will hold their first round of negotiations on an income tax treaty from 24 to 28 August 2026. If an agreement is reached, it will help prevent
See MoreHong Kong, Pakistan sign customs cooperation arrangement
The Hong Kong Government announced on 12 August 2026 that it had signed a Customs Cooperative Arrangement with Pakistan. The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Chan Tsz-tat, signed the Customs Co-operative Arrangement between Hong Kong Customs
See MoreHong Kong: FSTB clarifies media enquiries regarding preferential tax regime for carried interest
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department published an FTSB response dated 12 August 2026 addressing media enquiries about the expanded preferential tax regime for carried interest proposed under the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Preferential Tax
See MoreHong Kong consults proposed enhancements to tax concession regime for corporate treasury centres
Hong Kong’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) launched a public consultation on 27 July 2026, on proposed enhancements to the tax concession regime for corporate treasury centres
See MoreHong Kong, Morocco advance of tax treaty negotiations
Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD), in an update, reported that Hong Kong and Morocco concluded the second round of negotiations for an income tax treaty on 16 July 2026. This follows IRD’s announcement that Hong Kong and Morocco would
See MoreHong Kong: IRD extends filing deadline for 2025/26 profits tax returns under block extension scheme
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department confirmed, in a circular letter on 14 July 2026, that the due date for 2025/26 Profits Tax returns with Accounting Date Code "D" (accounting dates from 1 to 31 December 2025) is extended from 17 August 2026 to
See MoreHong Kong, Nigeria sign income tax treaty
Hong Kong’s government has announced that Hong Kong and Nigeria signed an income tax treaty on 13 July 2026, marking Hong Kong's 59th CDTA and fourth in 2026. The treaty allocates taxing rights between the two jurisdictions and reduces
See MoreHong Kong: Government welcomes passage of Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026
Hong Kong’s government has welcomed the Legislative Council's passage of the Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 on 8 July 2026 to provide for the arrangement for the calculation and payment of stamp duty arising from transactions of
See MoreHong Kong, Morocco to start second round of tax treaty negotiations
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that Hong Kong and Morocco will conduct a second round of negotiations on an income tax treaty from 13 to 17 July 2026. If an agreement is reached, it will help prevent double taxation
See MoreHong Kong: IRD revises list of tax-exempt, concession eligible debt instruments
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announced on 30 June 2026 that it has released updated lists of Qualifying Debt Instruments (QDIs) and sovereign bonds eligible for profits tax concessions or exemptions as of 31 March
See MoreHong Kong: IRD issues CARF implementation guidance
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has published new guidance outlining the implementation of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) in Hong Kong. This follows after the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department announced that the
See MoreHong Kong: Government welcomes passage of Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Automatic Exchange of Information) Bill 2026
Hong Kong’s government welcomed the passage of the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Automatic Exchange of Information) Bill 2026 by the Legislative Council on 17 June 2026, to enhance the administrative framework for the automatic exchange of
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Hong Kong: IRD reminds property owners of 2025/26 tax filing obligations
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department has issued a notice outlining the property tax obligations of property owners for the year of assessment 2025/26. Property tax is charged on owners of land and/ or buildings ("Landed Property") by reference
See MoreHong Kong: Legislative Council to consider Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Automatic Exchange of Information) Bill 2026
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (LegCo) announced on 15 June 2026 that it will hold a meeting on 17 June 2026 in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Second Reading debate on the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Automatic Exchange
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Hong Kong, Cyprus sign double taxation agreement
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, had a bilateral meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to China, Ms Koula Sophianou, in Hong Kong on 12 June 2026 and signed on behalf of the Hong
See MoreHong Kong publishes bill amending preferential tax regimes for funds, family-owned investment holding vehicles, carried interest
The Hong Kong government has published the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Preferential Tax Regimes for Funds, Family-owned Investment Holding Vehicles and Carried Interest) Bill 2026 in the Gazette on 12 June 2026. The bill aims to enhance the
See MoreHong Kong: Government announces action plan to promote development of corporate treasury centres
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, on 9 June 2026 unveiled the Action Plan to Promote the Development of Corporate Treasury Centres in Hong Kong (Action Plan) at the Corporate Treasury Centre
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