Double Taxation

Hong Kong needs more double-tax deals, says industry

1 Mar 2013

Tung Chee-chen, the chairman and chief executive of Orient Overseas (International) Ltd, pinpointed double taxation agreements as being of key importance. He said more such comprehensive pacts...

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Canada and Hong Kong end expats' double tax whammy

12 Nov 2012

Hong Kong and Canada have signed a treaty to avoid double taxation and increase trade between the two economies.

Currently, income earned by Canadians in Hong Kong who are still deemed...

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We cannot dodge the issue of tax evasion

1 Apr 2010

One of the legacies of the global financial crisis is the moral and political momentum it has added to the international pursuit of tax evaders.

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EU explores exchange of tax information

27 May 2009

The European Union is exploring how to get access to information about bank accounts its residents hold in Hong Kong as the city moves towards legislation that will help it comply with...

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Benefits beckon from mainland pact

18 Mar 1998

Planned tax arrangements between Hong Kong and the mainland should boost the SAR's attractiveness as a regional headquarters for foreign companies, according to tax advisers for management...

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Feelers put out abroad for more double taxation pacts

21 Feb 1998

The Government says it is exploring agreements with several other countries aimed at helping employees and companies avoid double taxation on income in the wake of an agreement struck with Beijing...

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Explaining initiative

Two articles in your newspaper ('New tax treaties may hit airlines', South China Morning Post, August 1, and 'Air-link pacts fuel debate on double taxation', Sunday Morning Post, August 4), show a...

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HK under threat from lack of tax treaties

Hong Kong's status as a major regional corporate base is under growing threat because of the failure of authorities to establish double-taxation treaties with trading partners, according to...

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Speed is urged on treaties

THE Government should speed the signing of tax treaties with other countries in order to free multinational companies from double-taxation, a Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu tax expert says.

7:39PM

Canada-based 'astronauts' liable for tax

MY entire family will be emigrating to Canada, but I will spend most of my time in Hong Kong to attend to my business. Do I have to declare the salary I earned from Hong Kong? YOUR liability for...

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