Tax and accounting in Hong Kong

Self-employed or running a company in Hong Kong: what to know

Each topic below links to a free skill that cites the official sources. Read it here, or add the skills to the AI you already use and ask your own question.

How do I register a business in Hong Kong?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Hong Kong Company Formation & Entity Choice skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Hong Kong?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Hong Kong Corporate Income Tax skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 3 more Hong Kong skills on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Hong Kong?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Hong Kong VAT / GST skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Hong Kong?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the HK Mpf skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

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