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On 1 September 2026, China's dividend tax change ended a 32-year tax break for foreign investors. This means foreigners now pay 20% tax on dividends and bonus distributions from their mainland companies, with the cost landing on founders and executives with mainland shareholdings. This guide explains the new rule and how a Hong Kong holding company can ease that cost.

New business owners or even company officers may not be familiar with the necessary paperwork to deliver to local authorities for annual requirements. Everything is new. Starting a business in Hong Kong is already so tough and now there is paperwork to deliver to be compliant?

Your company’s fiscal year-end affects how you do your accounting and tax submissions. Read on to discover more about choosing a fiscal year for your business and what you’ll need to consider along the way.

<br>​​In the ever-evolving landscape of employment practices, employees and employers must understand their rights and obligations regarding severance payment in Hong Kong. Severance payment is financial compensation for dismissed employees due to redundancy or restructuring. In this article, we will delve into the various aspects of severance payment, including its definition, calculation, eligibility, and impact on other employee entitlements.

It's time to get ready for a calendar of key deadlines to add to your calendar! Knowing the tax deadlines can help you avoid penalties and non-compliance, so you can have peace of mind running your core business.

Read on to find out all you need to know about Hong Kong’s taxes, and the important Hong Kong tax dates for a small business like yours.

The repercussions of missing crucial deadlines extend beyond non-compliance and can even include hefty fines, lost revenues and opportunities, as well as decreased productivity.

Good business recordkeeping is essential for managing costs, or regulatory reasons. If you are just starting up your business, it might not be the first thing that comes to your mind, but it can help you build a strong foundation.

With so many new rules and regulations every year, it’s hard to keep up with what is taxable and what is not taxable. In this article, we will take you through an overview of taxation in Hong Kong and the types of income earned that are taxable.

The Employer’s Return of Remuneration and Pensions (Employer’s Return) is the annual reporting of the amount of salary and all other benefits that an employee receives. As an employer of a <a href="/hk/company-registration/">registered company in Hong Kong</a>, you would have to submit this document to the Inland Revenue Department.

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