Hong Kong does not officially recognize dual citizenship. However, it is possible to hold permanent residency in Hong Kong while also being a citizen of another country. It’s essential to check the specific regulations and requirements of both countries involved.
For companies incorporated outside of Hong Kong and establish a place of business in Hong Kong.
The basis period for Salaries Tax runs from 1 April of the current year to 31 March of the succeeding year. Hence, form IR56Bs must be completed for the relevant year ended 31 March.
Resident individuals are taxed on a progressive tax rate basis starting at 0% and ending at 22% above S$320,000. Non-resident individuals are taxed at 15% or the progressive tax rates on the employment income, whichever results in a higher tax amount.
There is no withholding tax on dividend distributions and interest payments from a Hong Kong entity.
On the other hand, specific types of payments are subject to withholding tax in Hong Kong. They are royalties paid to non-residents and fees paid to non-resident entertainers or sportsmen for their performances in Hong Kong. Next, I will provide further details about royalties paid to non-residents.
The Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) is a free trade agreement concluded by the mainland and Hong Kong. Under CEPA, all products of Hong Kong origin, except for a few prohibited articles, can be imported into the mainland tariff-free.
Gratuitous transfer shares or conveyance of investment of capital by way of gift, the donor is generally liable for gift tax return and payment.
273 classes of Hong-Kong-made goods can be exported to the mainland free of tariff. For other categories of ‘made in Hong Kong’ products, the mainland also agreed to apply a zero-import tariff, upon applications by local manufacturers for other product codes maintained on China’s tariff system and meeting the CEPA rules of origin.
The Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) is a free trade agreement concluded by the mainland and Hong Kong. Under CEPA, all products of Hong Kong origin, except for a few prohibited articles, can be imported into the mainland tariff‑free.