{"id":27669,"date":"2026-08-17T01:26:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T01:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/hk-youtuber-kol-creator-tax-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T01:46:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T01:46:27","slug":"hk-youtuber-kol-creator-tax-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/hk-youtuber-kol-creator-tax-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How YouTubers, KOLs, and content creators file taxes: AdSense, sponsorships, tips, and product seeding items"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"27669\" class=\"elementor elementor-27669 elementor-27596\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6182f14 myahref elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6182f14\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ac65805\" data-id=\"ac65805\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0a8ffe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0a8ffe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"genacct-article\" lang=\"zh-Hant\">\n<p class=\"article-intro\">A YouTube channel with tens of thousands of clicks, or an Instagram KOL earning money every month\u2014do you really know you need to file taxes? Hong Kong\u2019s content creation industry is booming, and more people are turning creation into a profession. However, diversified income streams\u2014AdSense, brand collaborations, fan tips, and product donations\u2014often leave creators confused about their tax obligations.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"hook-block\">\n\n<strong>The answer is: Hong Kong creators are self-employed. All income (AdSense, sponsorships, tips) must be reported under Profits Tax, and you must apply for Business Registration within 1 month after you start earning income. Failure to report as required may result in fines.<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\nWant to learn more about the Hong Kong Business Registration Certificate? Please visit: \n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/business-registration\/\">Business Registration Certificate application process<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/business-registration-renewal\/\">Business Registration Renewal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr>\n\n<h2 id=\"\u4f55\u6642\u9700\u8981\u5831\u7a05\">Under what circumstances do content creators need to file taxes?<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"\u696d\u52d9\u5b9a\u7fa9\u6a19\u6e96\">Hong Kong\u2019s definition standard for \u201cbusiness\u201d<\/h3>\nWhether a content creator needs to pay tax on income depends on two parallel conditions:\n<ol>\n \t<li>Whether the activities constitute carrying on a trade, profession, or business in Hong Kong<\/li>\n \t<li>Whether the profits are \u201carising in or derived from Hong Kong\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nOnly when both conditions are met will Profits Tax be payable on the relevant profits.\n\nThe source of profits involves multiple factors. If in doubt, you should consult a professional tax adviser.\nWith years of tax experience, General Accounting provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/taxation\/\">one-stop accounting and tax filing services<\/a>.\n<h4>How do Hong Kong tax laws define \u201ccarrying on a trade, profession, or business\u201d?<\/h4>\nSection 14 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112) provides that any person carrying on a trade, profession, or business in Hong Kong and deriving assessable profits arising in or derived from Hong Kong (excluding profits from the sale of capital assets) is chargeable to Profits Tax.\n\nIt is worth noting that the tax law itself does not set out a mechanical test for determining \u201ctrade\u201d or \u201cbusiness\u201d. In practice, the Inland Revenue Department and the courts refer to the \u201cbadges of trade\u201d established in common-law cases and consider the following factors holistically:\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Continuity<\/strong>: whether content is created and published on an ongoing basis, rather than as a one-off or occasional activity<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Profit motive<\/strong>: whether there is a systematic attempt to monetize content (e.g., ad revenue share, sponsorships, subscriptions)<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Systematic nature<\/strong>: whether there is a fixed operating model (e.g., stable posting frequency, platform operations, commercial arrangements)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe closer the activity is to organized, ongoing operations with a profit motive, the more likely it will be regarded as \u201ccarrying on a trade, profession, or business\u201d, and the more likely the related income will need to be reported for Profits Tax.\n<h4>Whether income is \u201cderived from Hong Kong\u201d is another key factor<\/h4>\nEven if you are carrying on a business, you must further determine whether the profits are \u201carising in or derived from Hong Kong\u201d\u2014the core of Hong Kong\u2019s territorial source principle. For content creators, income sources often span overseas platforms (e.g., offshore ad networks, overseas brand sponsorships). The source of profits may be disputable and must be assessed case by case based on the actual facts and relevant case-law principles, rather than assuming that all online income is taxable in Hong Kong.\n<h3 id=\"\u4f55\u6642\u958b\u59cb\u5831\u7a05\">Occasional posts vs regular updates: when should you start considering tax filing?<\/h3>\n<strong>The answer is: regardless of income frequency, any income of a profit-making nature must be reported.<\/strong>\n\nHong Kong has no exemption that allows you to \u201cskip reporting\u201d just because you only occasionally post and receive payment. Once you start creating content systematically and attempting to monetize it, it falls within the scope of a \u201cbusiness\u201d and you must fulfill your tax filing obligations.\n<h3 id=\"\u5404\u5e73\u53f0\u5dee\u7570\">Differences across platforms<\/h3>\n<table class=\"spec-snapshot\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Platform<\/th>\n<th>Main income types<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>YouTube<\/td>\n<td>AdSense income, brand collaborations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Instagram<\/td>\n<td>Paid collaborations, fan tips, likes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TikTok<\/td>\n<td>Creator Fund, brand collaborations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Facebook<\/td>\n<td>Livestream e-commerce sales, paid collaborations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Patreon \/ tipping platforms<\/td>\n<td>Subscription support, tips<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<hr>\n\n<h2 id=\"\u6536\u5165\u985e\u578b\">Creators\u2019 income types and tax treatment<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%E5%89%B5%E4%BD%9C%E8%80%85%E6%94%B6%E5%85%A5%E9%A1%9E%E5%9E%8B%E8%88%87%E7%A8%85%E5%8B%99%E8%AA%8D%E5%AE%9A.webp\" alt=\"Creators\u2019 income types and tax treatment\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"adsense\">AdSense income<\/h3>\nAdvertising income paid by Google is business income. Monthly earnings are calculated in USD and must be converted to HKD for reporting using the month-end exchange rate. Keep monthly bank statements as income records.\n<h3 id=\"\u54c1\u724c\u8d0a\u52a9\">Brand sponsorships<\/h3>\nSponsored content created in collaboration with brands is business income. Whether it is a one-off payment or a long-term partnership, any brand promotion is taxable income.\n<h3 id=\"\u7c89\u7d72\u6253\u8cde\">Fan tips<\/h3>\nTips via Patreon, YouTube Super Chat, \u201cdounei\u201d, etc. <strong>must be reported under Profits Tax<\/strong> (not Salaries Tax). This is the most commonly misunderstood income category\u2014many creators mistakenly believe that fan \u201cdonations\u201d do not need to be reported, but that is not the case.\n<h3 id=\"\u7522\u54c1\u6350\u8d08\">Product donations<\/h3>\nReview items sent by brands are treated as income based on market value. For example, a product with a market price of HKD 500 is equivalent to HKD 500 of taxable income. It is recommended to keep the brand\u2019s quotation or the product link as a basis for valuation.\n<h3 id=\"\u806f\u76df\u884c\u92b7\">Affiliate marketing<\/h3>\nCommission income from promotional links is business income. This includes Taobao Affiliate, Amazon Associates, HKTVmall commissions, etc.\n<h3 id=\"\u76f4\u64ad\u5e36\u8ca8\">Livestream e-commerce sales<\/h3>\nRevenue share from sales is treated as business income. Livestream e-commerce sales have become a mainstream monetization model, and the related income must be reported truthfully.\n\n<hr>\n\n<h2 id=\"\u7a05\u52d9\u8eab\u4efd\">Profits Tax or Salaries Tax? Creators\u2019 tax status<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"\u81ea\u50f1\u4eba\u58eb\u5b9a\u7fa9\">Creators are \u201cself-employed\u201d and must report Profits Tax<\/h3>\nCreators are not employed by any organization. They independently liaise with brands and operate their personal brand, and report business profits under \u00a714 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112).<strong>This is mandatory, not optional.<\/strong>\n<h3 id=\"\u5229\u5f97\u7a05\u7533\u5831\u7bc4\u570d\">Definition of self-employed persons and the scope of Profits Tax reporting<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Take on work independently, with no employment contract<\/li>\n \t<li>Report under Part 5 (Profits Tax) of BIR60<\/li>\n \t<li>Business expenses may be deductible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"\u53d7\u50f1\u60c5\u6cc1\">When might you be regarded as an \u201cemployee\u201d (Salaries Tax)?<\/h3>\n<strong>This is almost impossible for creators; creators are generally self-employed.<\/strong> Exceptions are rare\u2014for example, being employed by an MCN (multi-channel network) under a formal employment contract, with Salaries Tax withheld by the employer. If you are an independent creator, you are self-employed.\n<h3 id=\"\u8eab\u4efd\u6bd4\u8f03\u8868\">Key differences between the two tax statuses<\/h3>\n<table class=\"spec-snapshot\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>Self-employed (Profits Tax)<\/th>\n<th>Employed (Salaries Tax)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Working relationship<\/td>\n<td>Independent; no employment contract; B2B or B2C commercial relationship<\/td>\n<td>Employment contract; MPF; employer\u2013employee relationship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nature of income<\/td>\n<td>Project fees, ad revenue share, sales commissions<\/td>\n<td>Salary plus commission (if any)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tax return section<\/td>\n<td>Part 5 of BIR60<\/td>\n<td>Part 4 of BIR60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Deductions<\/td>\n<td>Business expenses may be deductible<\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MPF<\/td>\n<td>Self-contribute 5%<\/td>\n<td>Employer and employee each contribute 5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tax rates<\/td>\n<td>7.5%\u201315% (two-tiered)<\/td>\n<td>2%\u201317% (progressive) or 15% (standard)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 id=\"\u5224\u65b7\u8eab\u4efd\">How to determine your tax status<\/h3>\nAsk yourself: \u201cAm I employed by any organization?\u201d If the answer is \u201cNo\u201d, you are self-employed and must report Profits Tax.\n\n<hr>\n\n<h2 id=\"\u8a08\u7b97\u8a18\u5e33\">How to calculate different income types and bookkeeping requirements<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"\u6e2f\u5e63\u8a08\u50f9\">How to report AdSense income in HKD<\/h3>\nMonthly earnings are calculated in USD and must be converted to HKD using Google\u2019s month-end exchange rate (or the receiving bank\u2019s exchange rate). It is recommended to record the exchange rate and HKD amount each month and keep bank statements as proof.\n<h3 id=\"\u8d0a\u52a9\u6536\u64da\">Invoice and receipt requirements for sponsorship income<\/h3>\nAfter signing a contract with a brand, you should keep a copy of the contract as well as invoices, receipts, and proof of payment. Even for small collaborations, it is recommended to confirm any verbal agreement via message or email and keep screenshots as records.\n<h3 id=\"\u5e02\u503c\u8a08\u7b97\">How to value product donations at market value<\/h3>\nThe suggested retail price (SRP) or the actual market price may be used as the valuation basis. It is recommended to keep the brand\u2019s quotation email or an online store link to support the valuation rationale in the future.\n<h3 id=\"\u6263\u7a05\u539f\u5247\">Tax deduction principles for necessary expenses<\/h3>\nThey must be <strong>directly related<\/strong> to earning business income. For example, if you renovate your living room for use as a filming location, you may apportion the business-use portion; purely personal consumption is not deductible.\n<h3 id=\"\u6263\u7a05\u9805\u76ee\">Common deductible items<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: cameras, lenses, computers, editing equipment (depreciable)<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Software<\/strong>: Adobe Creative Cloud, editing software, music licensing subscriptions<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Premises<\/strong>: rental of filming locations, studio rent<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Props<\/strong>: filming props, set materials<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Hiring staff<\/strong>: editors, managers, assistants, etc.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Styling<\/strong>: clothing, makeup artists, hair stylists<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Other<\/strong>: travel, transportation, entertainment, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFor detailed deductible items, please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/register-company-tax-deduction\/\">Tax Savings by Setting Up a Company<\/a>.\n\n<hr>\n\n<h2 id=\"\u5546\u696d\u767b\u8a18\">Business Registration: do creators need to apply?<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"BR\u57fa\u672c\u9580\u6abb\">Basic threshold for Business Registration<\/h3>\n<strong>Yes, you must apply.<\/strong> You must register within 1 month after you start carrying on a business in Hong Kong (monetizing your content), even if you work from home and operate in your personal capacity.\n<h3 id=\"BR\u6642\u6a5f\u597d\u8655\">When to apply for BR and its benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Timing<\/strong>: within 1 month after commencement of business<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Benefits<\/strong>: legalize your business, build a professional image, facilitate bank account opening, and enhance credibility when working with brands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"callout-block\">To understand the basics of Business Registration, please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/business-registration\/\">The Ultimate Guide to the Business Registration Certificate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n<h2 id=\"\u5831\u7a05\u6d41\u7a0b\">Tax filing process: Step-by-Step<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/%E5%85%A7%E5%AE%B9%E5%89%B5%E4%BD%9C%E8%80%85%E5%A0%B1%E7%A8%85%E6%B5%81%E7%A8%8B-5-%E6%AD%A5.webp\" alt=\"Five steps for content creators to file taxes\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"Step1\">Step 1: Assess whether you need to file taxes (annual income threshold)<\/h3>\nAs long as you have business profits, <strong>you must report them regardless of the amount<\/strong>. Hong Kong Profits Tax has no minimum income threshold; even if your annual profit is only HKD 1, you must report it truthfully.\n<h3 id=\"Step2\">Step 2: Apply for Business Registration if required<\/h3>\nApply for a Business Registration Certificate with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.gov.hk\/eng\/welcome.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inland Revenue Department<\/a>. The fee is HKD 2,350 (one-year certificate), and you can apply online.\n<h3 id=\"Step3\">Step 3: Keep records of income and expenses<\/h3>\nKeep monthly accounts and categorize income and expenses. Retain all supporting documents (the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112) \u00a751C requires retention for 7 years), including:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Monthly bank statements<\/li>\n \t<li>Platform income screenshots or downloaded reports<\/li>\n \t<li>Contracts, invoices, receipts<\/li>\n \t<li>Receipts for equipment and service purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"Step4\">Step 4: Complete the Profits Tax return<\/h3>\nOn the first working day of May each year, after receiving the BIR60 tax return, complete Part 5 (Profits Tax). If annual business income does not exceed HKD 2 million, you may not need to submit financial statements, but you must still keep proper accounts.\n<h3 id=\"Step5\">Step 5: Submit on time and pay tax<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Individual Profits Tax filing period<\/strong>: within three months from the date of issue of the tax return; an extension may be applied for if needed<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Payment deadline<\/strong>: after receiving the notice of assessment, pay by the due date<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Professional tip<\/strong>: Carefully check the assessment notice upon receipt. If the assessment is miscalculated or information is entered incorrectly, you must lodge an objection or request a revision before the objection deadline.\n\n<strong>Further reading<\/strong>:\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/provisional-tax\/\">Apply for holdover of provisional tax | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/amend-tax-assessment\/\">Guide to revising an assessment | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/tax-assessment-objection\/\">Objecting to an assessment<\/a>\n<h3 id=\"\u7f70\u6b3e\u8aaa\u660e\">Tax filing deadlines and penalty notes<\/h3>\nLate submission of a tax return may result in a fine of up to 3 times the tax payable; serious cases may be prosecuted. It is recommended to file on time or apply for an extension with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.gov.hk\/eng\/welcome.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inland Revenue Department<\/a> in advance.\n\nWant to learn more about sole proprietorship tax filing? Please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/unlimited-company-taxation\/\">Sole Proprietorship Tax Filing Guide<\/a> \n\n<hr>\n\n<h2 id=\"\u5e38\u898b\u8aa4\u5340\">Common reporting misconceptions<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"\u8aa4\u53401\">Misconception 1: IRD cannot trace online income<\/h3>\nIncorrect. The IRD has multiple channels to obtain information, including bank transfer records and reporting by platform partners. Voluntary reporting is the safest option.\n<h3 id=\"\u8aa4\u53402\">Misconception 2: If profits are small, there is no need to report<\/h3>\nIncorrect. As long as you have business profits, you must report them regardless of the amount. Even if you make a loss for the year, you must still submit a tax return.\n<h3 id=\"\u8aa4\u53403\">Misconception 3: If you did not receive a company invoice, you do not need to report<\/h3>\nIncorrect. Self-employed persons do not need invoices; receipts, supporting documents, platform screenshots, etc. can all serve as proof of income. The key is to keep complete records.\n<h3 id=\"\u8aa4\u53404\">Misconception 4: Remittances from overseas platforms do not need to be reported<\/h3>\nIncorrect. As long as the business is carried on in Hong Kong, income from overseas platforms must also be reported. US withholding tax (e.g., 30% withheld on YouTube AdSense) cannot be credited against Hong Kong Profits Tax; they are separate tax systems.\n\n<strong>Tip<\/strong>: By submitting the W-8BEN correctly, Hong Kong status may qualify for 0% withholding on US-source royalty income.\n<h3 id=\"\u8aa4\u53405\">Misconception 5: Receiving products is not income because it is not cash<\/h3>\nIncorrect. Product donations are treated as income based on market value and must be included in assessable profits. Even if you never monetize them, the value of donated items is still taxable income.\n\nIf you have further questions about tax filing for online stores and digital businesses, it is recommended to consult the Inland Revenue Department or a professional accountant.\n\n<hr>\n\n<h2 id=\"\u500b\u4ebavs\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8\">Comparing filing taxes in your personal name vs setting up a limited company<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"\u500b\u4eba\u540d\u7fa9\">Operating as a sole proprietorship (in your personal name)<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/\u81ea\u50f1\u4eba\u58eb\u7533\u5831\u5229\u5f97\u7a05.webp\" alt=\"Profits Tax filing process and key points for self-employed persons\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<strong>All creators are self-employed and must obtain Business Registration.<\/strong> If you operate as a sole proprietorship, you must first apply for a Business Registration Certificate, then report business profits under Part 5 of your personal BIR60. This is the simplest and most direct operating model, suitable for creators with a smaller income scale.\n<h3 id=\"\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8\u512a\u9ede\">Advantages of setting up a limited company<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Tax planning<\/strong>: the two-tiered Profits Tax rates for limited companies (8.25% on the first HKD 2 million) are more favorable for higher-income earners<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Liability separation<\/strong>: separates personal assets from company assets, reducing personal financial risk<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Professional image<\/strong>: a limited company is more credible when working with brands and applying for banking services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"\u4f55\u6642\u958b\u516c\u53f8\">When it is recommended to consider setting up a limited company<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Higher income (estimated annual profit exceeding HKD 1 million)<\/li>\n \t<li>Need a stronger professional image for brand collaborations<\/li>\n \t<li>Have employees or partners who require formal contractual arrangements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"\u6210\u672c\u6548\u76ca\">Cost-benefit analysis of setting up a company<\/h3>\nSetting up a limited company involves a company registration fee of HKD 1,545 (electronic submission) plus a Business Registration fee of HKD 2,350. Each year, you will also incur company secretary and annual return fees of around HKD 1,500, as well as potential audit fees. Depending on business scale, you should assess whether it is cost-effective.\n<div class=\"faq-section\">\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr>\n\n<h2 id=\"\u7d50\u8ad6\">Conclusion<\/h2>\nHong Kong content creators are self-employed. All income\u2014AdSense, brand sponsorships, fan tips, product donations, affiliate marketing, and livestream e-commerce sales\u2014must be reported under Profits Tax. Business Registration is mandatory; late or under-reporting may result in fines or even prosecution.\n\nFiling on time and keeping complete records are key to operating your creative business in compliance. If you have any questions, please contact General Accounting.\n\n<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc27410 elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"cc27410\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85268183861?text=hi,%20General%20Accounting.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Enquire via WhatsApp for Free Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d87c9d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d87c9d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c3e885 uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"8c3e885\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-147' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-54d4e51\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uael-question-54d4e51 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1\">Do YouTubers need to report AdSense income for tax?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Yes. AdSense income is business income and must be reported under Profits Tax. Even if the income is remitted directly by Google, as long as the creative business is carried on in Hong Kong, all income must be reported to the Hong Kong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.gov.hk\/eng\/tax\/ind_sp_rep.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inland Revenue Department<\/a>.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-6b96baf\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uael-question-6b96baf uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2\">How should brand sponsorship and paid collaboration income be reported?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Report business income in Part 5 (Profits Tax) of the BIR60 tax return, including sponsorship fees and paid collaboration fees. If you have signed a contract, you should keep a copy of it.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-c0e366e\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uael-question-c0e366e uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3\">Do review items sent by brands count as income?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Yes. Review items sent by brands are treated as income based on market value and must be included in assessable profits. For example, a product with a market price of HKD 500 is equivalent to HKD 500 of income.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-c92a873\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uael-question-c92a873 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-4\">What type of income is Patreon support?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>It is Profits Tax income and should be reported together with other creator income. Whether it is Patreon, YouTube Super Chat, \u201cdounei\u201d, or tips on other platforms, it is all business income and must be reported under Profits Tax.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-53f5da2\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uael-question-53f5da2 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-5\">Do creators need to apply for Business Registration?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Yes. After you start carrying on a creative business in Hong Kong and earning income, you must apply for Business Registration with the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department within 1 month. The Business Registration fee is HKD 2,350 (one-year certificate).<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-c633a04\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uael-question-c633a04 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-6\">What supporting documents should be kept for online platform income?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>You must keep: monthly bank statements, platform income screenshots or downloaded reports, brand contracts, invoices, receipts, equipment purchase receipts, etc. Under the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112) \u00a751C, records must be kept for 7 years.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-a9200d6\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uael-question-a9200d6 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-7\">What are the penalties for late filing or under-reporting?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>You may be fined up to 3 times the tax payable. Serious cases may be prosecuted, with a maximum fine of HKD 50,000 and imprisonment for 3 years. It is recommended to file on time or apply for an extension in advance.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72e13b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72e13b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>General Accounting has been established for over 20 years and holds a Trust or Company Service Provider licence (TC002940). We provide comprehensive BR management services, including BR renewal reminders, address changes, business cessation, and all related tax matters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3918123 elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3918123\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85268183861?text=hi,%20General%20Accounting.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Enquire via WhatsApp for Free Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-241731f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"241731f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>References<\/h2><p> <\/p><ol><li>Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department \u2014 Notes for Self-employed Persons on Profits Tax Returns<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.gov.hk\/eng\/tax\/ind_sp_rep.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"\u9999\u6e2f\u7a05\u52d9\u5c40\uff1a\u81ea\u50f1\u5229\u5f97\u7a05\u5831\u7a05\u9808\u77e5\">https:\/\/www.ird.gov.hk\/eng\/tax\/ind_sp_rep.htm<\/a><\/li><li>Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department \u2014 Business Registration Fee Table<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.gov.hk\/eng\/tax\/ind_sp_rep.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"\u9999\u6e2f\u7a05\u52d9\u5c40\uff1a\u5546\u696d\u767b\u8a18\u8cbb\u7528\u8868\">https:\/\/www.ird.gov.hk\/eng\/pdf\/brfee_table.pdf<\/a><\/li><li>Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department \u2014 Two-tiered Profits Tax Rates FAQ<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.gov.hk\/eng\/faq\/2tr.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"\u9999\u6e2f\u7a05\u52d9\u5c40\uff1a\u5229\u5f97\u7a05\u5169\u7d1a\u5236 FAQ\">https:\/\/www.ird.gov.hk\/eng\/faq\/2tr.htm<\/a><\/li><li>GovHK \u2014 Profits Tax Rates<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.hk\/en\/residents\/taxes\/taxfiling\/taxrates\/profitsrates.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"\u9999\u6e2f\u653f\u5e9c\u4e00\u7ad9\u901a\uff1a\u5229\u5f97\u7a05\u7a05\u7387\">https:\/\/www.gov.hk\/en\/residents\/taxes\/taxfiling\/taxrates\/profitsrates.htm<\/a><\/li><li>Hong Kong e-Legislation \u2014 Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112)<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegislation.gov.hk\/hk\/cap112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"\u96fb\u5b50\u7248\u9999\u6e2f\u6cd5\u4f8b\uff1a\u7a05\u52d9\u689d\u4f8b Cap. 112\">https:\/\/www.elegislation.gov.hk\/hk\/cap112<\/a><\/li><li>Hong Kong e-Legislation \u2014 Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310)<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegislation.gov.hk\/hk\/cap310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"\u96fb\u5b50\u7248\u9999\u6e2f\u6cd5\u4f8b\uff1a\u5546\u696d\u767b\u8a18\u689d\u4f8b Cap. 310\">https:\/\/www.elegislation.gov.hk\/hk\/cap310<\/a><\/li><\/ol><h2>Further reading<\/h2><p> <\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/individual-tax-guide\/\">Personal Tax Guide<\/a> \u2014 Basics of Hong Kong individual tax filing<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/nil-tax-return\/\">Zero Return Guide<\/a> \u2014 How to file when there is no business activity<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/business-registration\/\">The Ultimate Guide to the Business Registration Certificate<\/a> \u2014 Complete guide to Business Registration<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/register-company-tax-deduction\/\">Tax Savings by Setting Up a Company<\/a> \u2014 Tax-saving strategies for limited companies<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/salary-tax\/\">Salaries Tax<\/a> \u2014 Comparing Salaries Tax and Profits Tax<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genacct.com\/en\/company-taxation\/\">Limited Company Tax Filing Guide<\/a> \u2014 Tax filing process after incorporation<\/li><\/ul><hr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-930eb18 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"930eb18\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-568609d\" data-id=\"568609d\" data-element_type=\"column\" 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