From the monthly archives:

August 2009

Who is required to file a Hong Kong Profits Tax return?

August 31, 2009

I am frequently asked, primarily by overseas companies, under what circumstances a company, whether registered in Hong Kong or in an overseas jurisdiction, is required to file a Hong Kong profits tax return and to have its annual accounts audited.
Under Section 51 Inland Revenue Ordinance, an assessor may issue a profits tax return to any [...]

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Hong Kong’s anti-avoidance provisions

August 27, 2009

The judgement by Mr Justice Ribeiro PJ in the Court of Final Appeal case of Ngai Lik Electronics Company Limited and the Commissioner of Inland Revenue provides very clear guidance as to the correct approach to take when applying Hong Kong’s general anti-avoidance legislation, Section 61A Inland Revenue Ordinance.
Mr Justice Ribeiro PJ criticised the approach [...]

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Pension Contributions

August 26, 2009

This is not so much a rant but an expression of support for the Government’s consideration as to whether the tax thresholds for deductibility with regard to funding individuals’ MPF contributions should be increased.

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Hong Kong Confirms Need for Trust Law Reform

August 19, 2009

Consultation with industry and trust professionals will play a key part.
Contributor: Matthew Corbin
Hong Kong has not substantially revised its trust law since 1937 and as such the current legislation is now extremely dated and limited in scope when compared to many other competing offshore jurisdictions.
To urge the HKSAR Government to reform trust law, The [...]

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