What Happens If HKIRD Raises Questions on an Offshore Claim?

The HKIRD may issue enquiry letters to verify the offshore claim.

Typical areas of enquiry:

• Company background: Operations, nature of business, customer/supplier base, and organization chart.
• Transaction details: Contracts, invoices, shipping documents, and correspondence.
• Logistics: Passports/itineraries of key personnel and reasons for establishing a Hong Kong company.

Response:

• You must reply within the stipulated deadline - Usually 1-2 months from the date of issue, but we can try to file an extension for you.
• Multiple rounds of enquiries may occur.
• Documentation must prove profits are not Hong Kong-sourced.