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The Belt and Road Summit 2020 Date: 30 November 2020 (Monday) Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Organiser: The Government of HKSAR Hong Kong Trade Development Council Language: English (supported by simultaneous interpretation in Putonghua) Website: http://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/en/index.html   The Belt and Road Summit is a premier international platform for promoting business collaboration along the Belt and Road. The Summit gathers senior government officials and business leaders from countries and regions along and beyond the Belt and Road to exchange insights on multilateral co-operation and explore concrete business opportunities. For more details, please visit: http://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/en/index.html ...

HKICS Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update 2020   Date: 05 June 2020 (Friday) Time: 8.55 am - 6.00 pm Venue: Hall 5G, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Organiser: The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries Language: English Fee: Members from Supporting Organizations can register at the HKIB Corporate member rate to attend the event. ·         Morning - $1,000 (Early Bird)* / $1,200 ·         Afternoon - $1,000 (Early Bird)* / $1,200 ·         Full day - $1,500 (Early Bird)* / $2,000  *Early bird rates only applicable for enrolment submitted on or before 7 April 2020 HKICS (ECPD points): Morning session: 3 hours and Afternoon session: 3 hours The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS) once again brings you prominent speakers from the regulatory bodies in Hong Kong: the Companies Registry; Hong Kong Business Ethics Development Centre, ICAC; Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and the Securities and Futures Commission at its 21st Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (ACRU 2020) Conference on Friday, 5 June 2020. This annual signature conference provides first-hand knowledge of the latest corporate and regulatory developments as well as emerging trends of the regulatory...

In view of the current outbreak of novel coronovirvus, the Institute has decided to postpone the following seminar/workshop to be held in Feb 2020: Workshop: A step-by-step approach to Tax Audit handling (Will be rescheduled to 29 Feb, 07 Mar, 14 Mar & 28 Mar 2020) Seminar: Update on US Tax Reform (Will be postponed and details to be confirmed) ...

The question papers, suggested answers and the examiner's reports for 2019 Certified Tax Adviser (CTA) Qualifying Examination have been released and uploaded onto the TIHK website. Members and Students please login your TIHK account and visit: www.tihk.org.hk/learning-materials/...

The Asia-Pacific Journal of Taxation (APJT) has introduced a new “Letters to the Editors” column from Volume 22 Number 1 (2018) Issue. TIHK members and non-TIHK friends are encouraged to submit their concerns/opinions on any tax matters (e.g. tax policy issues, IRD practice, etc.). All letters for APJT Volume 24 No. 1 (2020) Issue should be submitted by 31 March 2020. Should you have any enquiries regarding the new column, please do not hesitate to contact us on 852 2810-0438 or tihkadm@tihk.org.hk. Please refer to the attached for the submission guidelines. ...

Tax measures needed to support businesses in the coronavirus outbreak TIHK’s 2020/21 Budget Proposals calls for new thinking to meet the challenges ahead   Hong Kong, 19 February 2020 – With the contraction of the economy in the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2019 and a gloomy outlook in 1st quarter 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak, TIHK forecasts the HKSAR Government to record an HKD 53.3 billion consolidated budget deficit for the fiscal year 2019/20. Given the current economic situation and with the challenges ahead, the Institute believes that the 2020/21 Budget should focus on implementing measures that support enterprises and employment in the short term while fostering a business and tax environment that is conducive to the development of new economies in the long term.... More details in the attached pdf file. The TIHK budget proposals 2020-21 is available at https://www.tihk.org.hk/budget-submission/ ...

Members and Students should complete the 2020 Membership Renewal Exercise on or before 31 March 2020. Please refer to the attached step-by-step tutorial for more details or visit www.tihk.org.hk/myprofile/. If you have difficulties renewing your membership online or accessing our website, please contact the Secretariat at tihkadm@tihk.org.hk or 2810 0438. ...

In view of the current outbreak of novel coronovirvus, the Institute has decided to postpone the following seminar/workshop to be held in Feb 2020: 1. Workshop: A step-by-step approach to Tax Audit handling (Will be rescheduled to 29 Feb, 07 Mar, 14 Mar & 28 Mar 2020) 2. Seminar: Update on US Tax Reform (Will be postponed and details to be confirmed) If you have any enquiries, please contact the Secretariat by tihkadm@tihk.org.hk for more details....

In view of the recent suspension of services of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and the outbreak of novel coronavirus, the Institute has earlier proposed to the IRD to extend the loss case filing deadline under M-code to 28 February 2020. The IRD has agreed that for tax representatives that have submitted extension requests for 2018/19 loss cases in accordance with the IRD’s Block Extension Letter dated 11 March 2019, the due date for those M-code cases will be further extended to 28 February 2020. This further extension is granted subject to the condition that the Profits Tax return to be lodged shall show an allowable loss. The Institute thanks the IRD for their understanding in this difficult time....

In view of the current outbreak of coronavirus, the Institute has decided to CANCEL the 2020 Spring Cocktail Reception on 5 February 2020 (next Wednesday) at the Chinese Club. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused....