Hong Kong: SFC gazette on Revised Code on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Revised Code on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) has been gazetted by the Securities and Future Commission (SFC). Hong Kong's REIT portfolios have been widened to offer investors a diverse choice, from retail properties to commercial and hotel
See MoreHong Kong signed exchange of information agreement with Norway
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway signed an agreement regarding exchange of information relating to tax matters on 22 August 2014. Under the
See MoreHong Kong signed exchange of information agreement with Sweden
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden signed an agreement regarding exchange of information relating to tax matters on 22 August 2014. Under the
See MoreHong Kong signed exchange of information agreement with Iceland
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Iceland signed an agreement regarding exchange of information relating to tax matters on 22 August 2014. Under the agreement,
See MoreHong Kong signed exchange of information agreement with Greenland
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Greenland signed an agreement regarding exchange of information relating to tax matters on 22 August 2014. The Government of
See MoreHong Kong signed exchange of information agreement with Faroe Islands
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Faroes signed an agreement regarding exchange of information relating to tax matters on 22 August 2014. The Faroes concludes
See MoreHong Kong signed exchange of information agreement with Denmark
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Kingdom of Denmark signed an agreement regarding exchange of information relating to tax matters on 22 August 2014. Under the
See MoreHong Kong and Republic of Korea Sign bilateral Double Tax Agreement
In order to avoid double taxation, Hong Kong and Republic of Korea signed a double taxation agreement on 08 July 2014. The Agreement was concluded in the Chinese, Korean and English languages, each text having equal authenticity. In the case of
See MoreFTA negotiation commences between Hong Kong and ASEAN
The first round of the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between Hong Kong and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was held on July 10 and 11. The major area covered in the negotiation include the elimination or reduction of
See MoreHong Kong: Advance Ruling for source of profits relating to branch’s transactions
An “advance ruling” is issued by the Inland Revenue Department addressing the locality of profits for Hong Kong tax purposes. Generally, there is no interpretive guideline regarding the source principle in the Hong Kong’s law. Therefore, the
See MoreHong Kong emphasis to conclude ASEAN FTA
Hong Kong is planning to give emphasis on finalizing the proposed Hong Kong-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) free trade agreement (FTA) as quickly as possible. The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Gregory So announced
See MoreHong Kong: FATCA Agreement Nears Conclusion
Hong Kong and the United States are nearing a conclusion to negotiations for an inter-governmental agreement (IGA) to pave the way for Hong Kong financial institutions to comply with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The FATCA is due
See MoreHong Kong Ensures Low-Tax Policies
The Financial Secretary has said that spending will be limited to 20 percent of the GDP so that the low tax regime may be retained without problems in balancing the budget. The Working Group on Long Term Fiscal Planning which was set up in June 2013
See MoreHong Kong Reviews Efficacy of New Stamp Duties
The Legislative Council in Hong Kong recently requested information to enable it to assess the effect of tax changes that were brought in to ensure that the housing market did not overheat. These measures included the Special Stamp Duty (SSD)
See MoreUS and Hong Kong- tax information exchange agreement (TIEA)
On April 25 2014 Hong Kong gazetted the tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with the United States. The agreement will take effect after the relevant legislative procedures have been completed. The OECD has been encouraging the conclusion of
See MoreHong Kong: Raises air passenger security charge
Hong Kong’s Airport Authority has raised the passenger security charge with effect from June 1 2014. This charge is paid by each passenger departing from Hong Kong International Airport and is to be increased by 36 percent. This passenger security
See MoreHong Kong and Malaysia Discuss Islamic Finance
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) took part in a meeting on 14 April 2014 to discuss Islamic finance. They are aiming to increase interest in the financial instrument known as sukuk as a viable financing and
See MoreHong Kong – Urged To Retain Prudent Fiscal Policies
The IMF has expressed support for the work of Hong Kong’s Working Group on Long-Term Fiscal Planning, which is looking at the fiscal strategy in the long term. The Group is investigating the question of balancing government revenues and spending
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