Events listed in [HKG] Hong Kong Government
HKSAR Government continues to refine regime against cross-border tax avoidance
ID 21898
On February 15, 2023, the Hong Kong government published a press statement to announce further upcoming changes to its tax regime following the EU’s reassessment of Hong Kong’s practices with respect to the taxation of large multi-national corporations and the further inclusion of Hong Kong on the EU’s list of jurisdictions that have committed to satisfy all the conditions of the [EU’s guidance on ...
Government welcomes passage of Companies (Amendment) Bill 2022
ID 21496
The Hong Kong government has published a press statement to announce and welcome the passage of the Companies (Amendment) Bill 2022 by the Legislative Council. The Bill will be officially gazetted on January 27, 2023 and come into force three months after that date. The Amendment Bill modifies the Companies Ordinance to facilitate the holding of virtual or hybrid shareholder meetings. Hybrid meetings thereby ...
Government welcomes passage of Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2022
ID 21495
The Hong Kong government has published a press statement to announce and welcome the passage of the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2022 by the Legislative Council. The Bill will be officially gazetted on January 27, 2023 and come into force on that date. The Bill will add new schedule 11 to the Stamp Duty Ordinance to exempt market makers from having to pay stamp ...