[Important] TIHK: Notice of Polling for the Council Election 2021

by Helios Wong Comment Closed
By the end of the nomination withdrawal period, twelve nominees remain as candidates of the Election.  An election is now conducted by postal ballot. Notice of Polling (including the Rules and Procedures for Voting by Ballot, and Candidates’ Election Statements): Important notes: Details of the postal ballot have been sent individually to electors on 13 August 2021. You should receive a set of Voting Paper, Reply Slip, Ballot Envelope, Return Envelope and the supplementary information of the candidates. If you have not received the ballot by Wednesday, 18 August 2021, or any of the above-mentioned materials is missing, please contact the Secretariat. Before casting your vote, you are strongly advised to read the “Rules and Procedures for Voting by Ballot” on the overleaf of the Voting Paper. The completed Voting Paper, duly sealed up in accordance with the directions printed thereon, should be delivered to “The Scrutineers, c/o the Secretariat”, by 5:30 p.m., Friday, 27 August 2021. For members who are...
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The 49th Annual General Meeting (3 September 2021)

by Helios Wong Comment Closed
            1. The 49th AGM The Institute is going to hold the 49th AGM on Friday, 3rd of September 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at The Chinese Club (華商會所), 14th Floor, 21-22 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong. Notice of the 49th AGM (including the proxy form): Members are strongly advised to register for attending the AGM so as to facilitate the Institute’s arrangement.  For online registration, please visit https://forms.gle/fEKC6cREACjChaNL7. In line with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Chapter 599G of the Laws of Hong Kong), the Institute will implement a set of prevention and control measures at the AGM to protect all participants from the risk of infection of COVID-19.  For more details, please refer to the meeting notice. To facilitate those members who are unable to attend the meeting personally, the Institute will broadcast the AGM via Zoom (details to be provided).  Please note that members who are watching the live streaming will NOT be counted as quorum, and...
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Notice of an Election of Eight Members to the Council 2021

by Helios Wong Comment Closed
          Nominations are now being sought for an Election of Eight Members to the Council 2021 (“the Election”). Pursuant to Article 62 of the Institute's Articles of Association, at each Annual General Meeting to be held after 2017, one third of the elected members of Council for the time being or (if their number is not 3 or a multiple of 3) then the number nearest to but greater than one third shall retire and be eligible for re-election. The elected Council Members to retire pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be those persons who have been longest in office since their last election, but as between persons who became elected Council Members on the same day those to retire shall (unless they otherwise agree among themselves) be determined by lot. The eight Council Members to retire are as follows: BIN Chung Wai, Edwin CHOW Man Ching, Eva HO Chi Wai, Savio LEE Ka Lok, Victor LIU Zhaohua, Carol SHEK Wing Man, Winnie ...
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TIHK Secretariat office closes from 16 March and resumes on 22 March (Monday)

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A confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported earlier to have been working at the Kam Sang Building where the TIHK Secretariat locates.  In view of the staff's safety, the Secretariat office will close from 16 March and resume on 22 March 2021 (Monday). During this period, all staff members will be working from home.  Should you have any enquiries or require any assistance, please contact us at tihkadm@tihk.org.hk. We apologise for any inconvenience caused....
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Past Papers of 2020 CTA Examination

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The Questions, Answers and Examiner’s Reports of the 2020 CTA Examination have been uploaded to the Institute’s website.  Members and Students can log in your account to access the files at www.tihk.org.hk/learning-materials   The CTA Examination has been renamed as “Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) Qualifying Examination” and is scheduled to be held in October 2021.  Examination enrollment will start from mid-June.  More information will be announced in due course.   Should you have any enquiry, please contact the Secretariat at 2810-0438 or tihkadm@tihk.org.hk....
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[最新] 香港稅務師在中國（廣東）自由貿易試驗區深圳前海蛇口片區執業登記推薦函的申請指引

by Helios Wong Comment Closed
國家稅務總局深圳市稅務局於2021年1月發佈了《港澳涉稅專業人士在中國（廣東）自由貿易試驗區深圳前海蛇口片區執業管理暫行辦法》（簡稱《辦法》）。《辦法》主要是為了促進深圳與香港特別行政區及澳門特別行政區建立更緊密涉稅專業服務貿易，助力粵港澳大灣區建設，營造市場化、法治化、國際化的營商環境。 有關在中國（廣東）自由貿易試驗區深圳前海蛇口片區執業登記推薦函的申請指引及申請表︰ 港澳涉稅專業服務人士執業登記表︰ 另外相關的文件，請瀏覽︰ 《港澳涉稅專業人士在中國（廣東）自由貿易試驗區深圳前海蛇口片區執業管理暫行辦法》︰請按此 《港澳涉稅專業人士在中國（廣東）自由貿易試驗區深圳前海蛇口片區執業操作指引》(含《港澳涉稅專業服務人士執業登記表》)︰ 關於《港澳涉稅專業人士在中國（廣東）自由貿易試驗區深圳前海蛇口片區執業管理暫行辦法》的政策解讀︰請按此 學會早前分別於2021年2月9日及25日 舉行了兩場 "香港稅務師在中國（廣東）自由貿易試驗區深圳前海蛇口片區登記執業簡介會"， 闡述有關《辦法》的出台背景、主要內容和進行登記執業的注意事項。會員及涉稅專業人士可下載有關講材: 如有任何查詢，可與學會秘書處聯絡。 電話：2810 0438    電郵：tihkadm@tihk.org.hk...
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香港稅務學會有關香港稅務師在中國（廣東）自由貿易試驗區深圳前海蛇口片區登記執業簡介會講材(更新版)（2021-2-25）

by Helios Wong Comment Closed
國家稅務總局深圳市稅務局於2021年1月發佈了《港澳涉稅專業人士在中國（廣東）自由貿易試驗區深圳前海蛇口片區執業管理暫行辦法》（簡稱《辦法》）。《辦法》主要是為了促進深圳與香港特別行政區及澳門特別行政區建立更緊密涉稅專業服務貿易，助力粵港澳大灣區建設，營造市場化、法治化、國際化的營商環境。香港稅務學會已於2021年2月9日舉行 "香港稅務師在中國（廣東）自由貿易試驗區深圳前海蛇口片區登記執業簡介會" 闡述有關《辦法》的出台背景、主要內容和進行登記執業的注意事項。 會員及涉稅專業人士可下載有關講材: 另外相關的文件，請瀏覽︰ 《港澳涉稅專業人士在中國（廣東）自由貿易試驗區深圳前海蛇口片區執業管理暫行辦法》︰請按此 《港澳涉稅專業人士在中國（廣東）自由貿易試驗區深圳前海蛇口片區執業操作指引》︰ 關於《港澳涉稅專業人士在中國（廣東）自由貿易試驗區深圳前海蛇口片區執業管理暫行辦法》的政策解讀︰請按此   如有任何查詢，可與學會秘書處聯絡。 電話：2810 0438    電郵：tihkadm@tihk.org.hk...
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Continuing Professional Development Courses Offered by CityU SCOPE

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                The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong ("the Institute") and the CityU School of Continuing and Professional Education ("SCOPE") have jointly offered the Professional Diploma in Tax Advisory.  While the 2021 intake of the Programme has already commended in January 2021, SCOPE now offers an option for people who wish to take a specific module course instead of completing the full programme.  Applicaiton deadline for module courses is 1 March 2021 (Monday). 1. International Tax Advisory (Flyer: ) The CPD course in International Tax Advisory enables students to understand why international double taxation typically arises and how it could be avoided.  It aims to develop participants’ technical competencies in providing advisory services in international tax planning.  Upon completion of this course, students should be able to identify common types of anti-avoidance provisions designed to counter specified forms of international tax planning and to communicate tax planning issues effectively in writing and verbally. 2. PRC Tax Advisory (Flyer:) 隨著中國經濟發展的迅速增長，港人與內地的聯繫越趨緊密。本課程專為從事內地業務或對中國稅有興趣的人士而設，透過70小時的課節講解及案例分析，讓學員全面瞭解中國稅法的制定和實施，使其在工作及個人發展上更具實力及優勢。 Online applicaiton:  www.scope.edu/eapp/pdta Website:  www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/pdta Enquiries:  cepoon@cityu.edu.hk or 3442 7408...
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Briefing on Hong Kong qualified tax professionals practising in Shenzhen (港澳涉稅專業人士跨境執業政策解讀)

by Helios Wong Comment Closed
              An online public briefing session on the “Interim Measures for the Administration of Tax Professionals from Hong Kong and Macau to Practise in Shenzhen-Shekou of the China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone” was held by Shenzhen Tax Service, State Taxation Administration (“SZTS”) on 28 January 2021. To watch the replay (Mandarin only), please visit: https://shenzhen.chinatax.gov.cn/nsrxt/wap/live/50977e1a1c7618fa3bcf6c27f2dd8928 To access the slides (Simplified Chinese only), please click: For enquiry, please contact the Secretariat at 2810 0438 or email to tihkadm@tihk.org.hk. 國家稅務總局深圳市稅務局已於2021年1月28日（周四）舉行網上直播，解讀《港澳涉稅專業人士在中國（廣東）自由貿易試驗區深圳前海蛇口片區執業管理暫行辦法》。 公眾可按以下官方連結重溫直播︰https://shenzhen.chinatax.gov.cn/nsrxt/wap/live/50977e1a1c7618fa3bcf6c27f2dd8928 相關的政策解讀，請按︰ 如有任何查詢，歡迎聯絡學會秘書處︰ 電話︰2810 0438 電郵︰tihkadm@tihk.org.hk...
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