Author: Kenny Ho

2024 TIHK Chartered Tax Adviser Conference “Digital Evolution: Redefining taxation for tomorrow” Introduction: Every year at the Conference, the Institute convenes government officials, experts in economic and finance industries, accounting and tax practitioners, professors and representatives from other professional bodies from Hong Kong, China and the global community in the Conference to share and discuss tax issues that are affecting the world. This year, the theme is “Digital Evolution: Redefining taxation for tomorrow”. We will focus on key topics that explore the intersection of taxation and technology. **Group Registration Discount** For group registration (on or more than 5 registrants), you will be entitled to have a group discount price at HK$800 per person. Please contact the Secretariat at 2810 0438 or tihkadm@tihk.org.hk for registration details. Payment by cheque: Please send a crossed cheque payable to “The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong Educational Trust” Registration Deadline: 1st November 2024 (Friday) Programme Code: 20241127 Date: 27 November 2024 (Wednesday) Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Language: English and Mandarin Venue: Meeting Room, S421, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition...

Introduction: In response to changes in the international tax environment, the Hong Kong government has introduced and improved many tax-related policies in recent years to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness and attract more investments to Hong Kong.  Join us for this exclusive seminar where experts from Ernst & Young Tax Services Limited will take a deep dive into details of the application for a Hong Kong tax residency certificate status and share the latest developments in transfer pricing in Hong Kong and the Mainland. Additionally, we will cover the OECD’s BEPS Pillar One Amount B on baseline distribution activities and implications for companies, encompassing envisaged country implementation, immediate implications to companies, and potential impact on controversy.   Seminar details: Programme Code: 20241106 Date: 06 November 2024 (Wednesday) Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Speakers: Ms. Ada Ma, Partner, Business Tax Services, EY Ms. Monica Leung, Transfer Pricing Director, EY Mr. Kenny Wei, Transfer Pricing Partner, EY Language: Cantonese Venue: TIHK Office, 21/F, Kam Sang Building, 255-257 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong CPD Hours:...

Hong Kong currently offers research and development (R&D) tax incentives to businesses as a means to promote innovation and technological advancement. In addition this, Hong Kong has recently proposed to introduce a patent box regime, to encourage businesses to conduct more R&D and intellectual property (IP) trading activities in Hong Kong. This regime will provide tax concessions for profits derived from eligible IP assets through R&D activities in Hong Kong. The Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Intellectual Property Income) Ordinance 2024 was gazetted on 5 July 2024. While the patent box regime presents opportunities for companies to enhance their R&D set up and IP presence in Hong Kong, it would also be a good time for companies to reassess their structures and strategy for utilising the tax regime and re-evaluating other tax and commercial considerations and options. In this seminar, the speakers will discuss: Give a brief background on the development of the IP and R&D tax regimes in Hong Kong ...