Author: Kenny Ho

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 ...

This seminar will focus on the latest Hong Kong court cases that dealt with cryptocurrencies and intangible assets. These new case laws shed light on the nature of cryptocurrencies as well as other intangible assets as are defined by the Courts, and bear tax implications when proper tax treatment in connection with such assets is concerned. In this seminar, the speaker will provide an overview of the latest cases as well as international rules (including rules in the OECD and UK/US authorities) relating to determination of the nature and categorisation of cryptocurrencies and intangible assets, and will discuss the tax implications of these new types of assets in light of these new case laws and rules. Programme Code: 20240911 Date: 11 September 2024 (Wednesday) Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Speakers: Mr Philip Kwok, Partner, Jun He Law Offices Language: Cantonese Venue: TIHK Office, 21/F, Kam Sang Building, 255-257 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong CPD Hours: 1.5 Seat: 100 Click here to register...

  Just as in the previous year, there have been significant changes to the domestic tax law of Hong Kong over the past year. The further refined foreign-sourced income exemption (FSIE) regime was assessed by the European Union (EU) as not harmful, which culminated in the removal of Hong Kong from the EU’s watchlist. Earlier this year, the Hong Kong SAR Government (the Government) also conducted a public consultation to gather views on the implementation details of the global minimum tax and the domestic minimum top-up tax in Hong Kong. In addition, the Government has introduced several tax incentives with the aim of further enhancing Hong Kong’s tax attractiveness. Several tax incentives or proposals to enhance the existing tax regime are also in the pipeline. Join the upcoming Hong Kong Tax Update seminar to stay informed about these latest developments. The speakers will provide an overview of the aforementioned developments, equipping you with the knowledge you need to navigate the changes. Content outline Refined FSIE...