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The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) issues 2025/26 Profits Tax Returns to corporations and partnership businesses today.   To keep pace with the development in international tax administration and information technology, the IRD is actively promoting tax digitalisation.   Mandatory Electronic Filing (e-filing)   As part of the tax digitalisation journey, the IRD has committed to taking forward the full adoption of e-filing of Profits Tax Returns for corporations and unincorporated businesses (excluding sole-proprietorship businesses) by phases.  Under the first phase of the implementation of mandatory e-filing, entities of in-scope multinational enterprise groups are mandated to e-file their Profits Tax Returns with effect from the year of assessment 2025/26 onwards.   Apart from the taxpayers subject to mandatory e-filing, other taxpayers are encouraged to file electronically their Profits Tax Returns together with the supporting documents (including financial statements and tax computations) in iXBRL format on a voluntary basis.   To facilitate taxpayers in preparing the required iXBRL data files, the IRD is providing the IRD Taxonomy Package and the IRD iXBRL...

The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute – 27th Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update For 27 years, HKCGI’s signature Annual Corporate and Regulatory Update (ACRU) has been the premier event for governance professionals, directors and senior management to stay ahead of regulatory developments and enforcement trends. The 27th ACRU is set to take place on 12 June 2026. Gain exclusive insights from key government authorities and regulators on the latest updates in corporate law, securities regulation, listing rules and digital governance. This hybrid event provides the knowledge needed to navigate an evolving regulatory landscape. Register by 30 April 2026 to secure the early-bird rate! Visit https://acru.hkcgi.org.hk/ for details and registration. ...

HSUHK ACY Symposium 2026 Focused on the implementation of the revised Hong Kong Corporate Governance Code, set to take effect on 1 July 2025.   Date: 16 April 2026, Thursday Time: 1:30 pm to 4:40 pm Venue: Auditorium, D201, The Lee Quo Wei Academic Building, Yuen Campus, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (Campus Map & Transport) Language: English For more details, please click here:  https://sbus.hsu.edu.hk/events/acy-symposium-2026/ For registration, please click here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=U5WBpSxDh0-qAVbaEazFVeAHXU-tG09KtRVlyaz7nIZUMzdKQUlHNDZMNkZLQTZUM1ozNFhJQVhTWS4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl For enquiries, please contact HSUHK - Mr. Lewis Ip at [email protected] or Pauline at [email protected]   ...

企業出海・穩健前行：交易促成平台「出海專區」啟動禮 Going Global with Confidence: Launch Ceremony of the Deal-Making Portal GoGlobal eHub   Date: 26 March 2026, Thursday Time: 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Venue: SME One Foyer, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong Language: Cantonese For more detail, please click here: https://www.ebram.org/news_event_item.html?id=340&language=tc  For enquiries, please contact eBRAM at 3792 0707 /  [email protected]    ...

Recently, The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong (hereinafter referred to as “the Institute”) has become aware that certain intermediary agencies or individuals have claimed to assist applicants in becoming members of the Institute, and in some cases, have charged fees or allegedly forged membership certificates. These illegal activities not only harm the reputation of the Institute but also put the public at risk of financial loss.   To protect the Institute’s legitimate interests, prevent the spread of false information, and safeguard public assets, The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong hereby issues the following official statement:   1. The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong has never authorized any organization or individual to act on its behalf to recruit members or handle related membership applications. All membership applications must meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by the Institute and be submitted through the Institute’s officially designated channels. The Institute does not accept any form of intermediary handling or referral-based application.   2. Any promotion or representation claiming that membership...

Please note TIHK Secretariat Office will close early at 12:00 noon on 16 February 2026 (Monday) for the Monthly Lunchtime Off and Chinese New Year's Eve. Wish you a happy Lunar new year and good health. ...

2025 TIHK Chartered Tax Adviser Conference "Updates on Outbound - Tax Expert Explains Opportunity and Consideration" The e-platform link and login details will be sent via email within 3 working days after enrollment. No additional CPD hours will be granted if you have already attended the Conference on 09 December 2025.   Introduction: Every year at the Conference, the Institute convenes government officials, experts in economic and finance industries, accounting and tax practitioners, professors and representatives from other professional bodies from Hong Kong, China and the global community in the Conference to share and discuss tax issues that are affecting the world. This year, the theme is “Updates on Outbound - Tax Expert Explains Opportunity and Consideration”. We will focus on key topics that explore the latest developments, opportunities, and practical considerations in outbound taxation matters.   CTA Conference details: Programme Code : e20251209 Language               : English and Mandarin CPD Hours            :  7 hours Registration           :  https://www.tihk.org.hk/event/e20251209-2025-tihk-chartered-tax-adviser-conference/ Deadline...

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