Monday 12th May 2008
The Taxman Cometh
There are obvious advantages to being well informed and well prepared when it comes to understanding taxation in Hong Kong. Expatriates moving to Hong Kong and setting up a new home - and those with an investment property in the country - can benefit from getting good advice early on.
Knowing where to turn
Taxes affect everyone, so it makes sense to be well prepared by ensuring you understand taxation and your tax status in Hong Kong: which taxes apply to you, how your tax obligations are calculated, how much you have to pay, when you have to pay it, and for what.
AngloINFO has an INFOrmation Page dealing specifically with this subject. See the page, Personal Taxation in Hong Kong.
Locally-based, English-speaking experts can help you plan your finances, whether it's drawing a pension, investing savings or understanding the effects of capital gains tax on a project. Find an accountant or specialist on money and taxation matters in the Financial & Legal category of The AngloFILE. Here too you will find links to further INFOrmation Pages dealing with tax matters.
And finally, got a quick tax question? You could put it to fellow locals via the Financial & Legal section of The Forum.
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