Hong Kong Tax & Investment Guides
16 guides covering Hong Kong taxation, salaries tax, profits tax, property tax, stamp duty, MPF (Mandatory Provident Fund), and cross-border rules.
Personal Tax & Residency
Salaries tax, tax filing, residency rules, and cross-border
Hong Kong Cross-Border Tax Guide — Territorial Principle, Offshore Income, DTA
Hong Kong's cross-border tax rules — territorial source principle, offshore income exemption, source rules, limited CFC rules, and the China-HK Double Tax Agreement.
Hong Kong Personal Tax Guide: Salaries Tax Rates, MPF, Allowances 2026
Hong Kong Salaries Tax — progressive rates 2–17%, MPF mandatory contributions (5% each up to HKD 1,500/month), personal allowances HKD 132k, tax credits, and filing requirements for 2026.
Hong Kong Tax Filing Guide — IRD, Profits Tax Return BIR51, Salaries Tax Return BIR60, eTAX
filing taxes in Hong Kong — IRD procedures, Profits Tax return BIR51, Salaries Tax return BIR60, April filing deadline, and eTAX online filing system.
Hong Kong Tax Residency Guide — Territorial Principle, No Defined Residency for Individuals
Hong Kong tax residency — no defined tax residency concept for individuals, territorial source principle, 183-day physical presence not determinative, corporate residency, and practical implications.
Profits & Corporate Tax
Profits tax 16.5%, company forms, and starting a business
Hong Kong Business Registration Guide — Company, Branch, Sole Proprietorship
business registration in Hong Kong — Hong Kong company limited by shares (HKD 1 capital), branch registration, sole proprietorship, Companies Registry, and step-by-step registration process.
Hong Kong Corporate Tax Guide: Profits Tax 8.25%/16.5%, Territorial Principle
Hong Kong Profits Tax — 8.25% on first HKD 2M, 16.5% above, territorial source principle, offshore claims, no withholding tax on dividends, no capital gains tax. Essential for businesses.
Property & Stamp Duty
Property tax, stamp duty, and real estate investment
Hong Kong Property Tax Guide: 15% on Deemed Rental Income, No CGT but Stamp Duties
Hong Kong Property Tax is 15% on deemed rental income with no deductions for mortgage interest. No capital gains tax on property, but stamp duties are significant — SSD (10–20%) and AVSD (7.5–15%) for residential resales. Full guide.
Hong Kong Rental Income & Property Tax Guide — 15% Property Tax, Personal Assessment
Hong Kong rental income taxation — Property Tax 15% on deemed rental income (standard rate 80% of actual rent plus rates paid by tenant), Personal Assessment election for progressive rates, and key deductions.
Investment & Savings
Capital gains (no CGT in HK), dividends, and investment income
Hong Kong Capital Gains Guide: No CGT — What Is and Isn't Taxable
Hong Kong has no capital gains tax. All capital gains from investments, property, and assets are tax-free. Only trading gains (frequent transactions, business activity) may be taxable as profits. Guide to the CGT-free regime.
Hong Kong Crypto Tax Guide — No CGT, Crypto Gains Tax-Free, Licensing 2023
cryptocurrency taxation in Hong Kong — no capital gains tax, crypto gains as capital tax-free, trading gains may be assessable if frequent, and the Hong Kong crypto licensing regime introduced in 2023.
Hong Kong Investment Income Guide: Tax-Free Dividends, Interest, Capital Gains
Hong Kong taxes no investment income: dividends, interest, and capital gains are all completely tax-free for individuals. Learn how the territorial principle protects investment returns and why HK is a top jurisdiction for wealth accumulation.
VAT & Indirect Tax
No VAT in Hong Kong (sales tax / duties)
Employment & Social Charges
MPF contributions, payroll, and pension
Hong Kong Pension & Retirement Guide — MPF, ORSO & Retirement Planning
Hong Kong pensions — MPF Mandatory Provident Fund, ORSO schemes, retirement planning strategies, withdrawal rules, and tax implications in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong MPF & Social Contributions Guide — Employer & Employee Obligations
Hong Kong MPF (Mandatory Provident Fund) — 5% each employee and employer up to HKD 1,500/month, no social security tax, contribution limits, and compliance.
Other Guides
Hong Kong Inheritance & Gift Tax Guide: No Estate Duty, No Gift Tax
Hong Kong abolished estate duty in 2006. There is no inheritance tax and no gift tax. Learn why Hong Kong is a premier wealth management hub for high-net-worth families — assets pass to heirs completely tax-free.
Hong Kong Wealth Tax Guide: No Wealth Tax, Net Worth Tax, or Property Ownership Tax
Hong Kong has no wealth tax, no net worth tax, and no annual property ownership tax. Assets of any kind — cash, stocks, real estate, businesses — incur no annual wealth charge. Learn why Hong Kong is one of the most tax-free jurisdictions for wealthy individuals.
Tools & Calculators
Hong Kong Salary Calculator
Net salary with progressive tax rates and MPF
Hong Kong Profits Tax Calculator
Profits tax 16.5% standard rate
Hong Kong Property Tax Calculator
Property tax on rental income
Hong Kong Stamp Duty Calculator
Stamp duty on property and stock transactions
Hong Kong Capital Gains Calculator
No capital gains tax in Hong Kong
Hong Kong VAT Calculator
No VAT — educational reference only
Compound Interest Calculator
Project investment growth over time
Mortgage Calculator
Estimate monthly mortgage payments
Budget Calculator
50/30/20 budgeting tool