My company is and this is our year of operation.
Our assessable profitsAssessable profits are your taxable profits after allowable deductions but before tax computation for this year are HKD.
We the two-tiered profits tax ratesFirst HKD 2M taxed at 8.25% for corporations (7.5% for unincorporated). Balance taxed at 16.5% (15% for unincorporated)?.
We expect to make for the following year?.
Tax Calculation Summary
Understanding Two-Tiered Tax Rates Eligibility
×What are Two-Tiered Profits Tax Rates?
Hong Kong's two-tiered profits tax system offers reduced tax rates on the first HKD 2 million of assessable profits:
- Corporations: 8.25% on first HKD 2M, then 16.5% on the balance
- Unincorporated businesses: 7.5% on first HKD 2M, then 15% on the balance
Do I Qualify?
Most businesses automatically qualify UNLESS one of these applies:
If your company has connected entities (see below), only ONE entity in the group can use the two-tiered rates in any given year.
What are "Connected Entities"?
- One entity controls the other (>50% ownership or voting rights)
- Both entities are controlled by the same person or entity
- The same individual operates multiple sole proprietorships
- They are part of the same corporate group
Who CANNOT Use Two-Tiered Rates?
- Entities already benefiting from preferential tax regimes
- Companies where another connected entity has already claimed the two-tiered rates
- Certain regulated financial institutions
Understanding Provisional Tax Payments
×What is Provisional Tax?
Provisional tax is Hong Kong's prepayment tax system. Instead of waiting until the end of the year to collect all your tax, the IRD requires you to pay tax in advance based on your previous year's profits.
Payment Schedule
- First installment: 75% of the estimated tax (usually due in November/December)
- Second installment: 25% of the estimated tax (usually due in April/May)
Can I Reduce Provisional Tax?
Yes! If you expect your current year profits to be significantly lower than last year, you can apply to the IRD to reduce your provisional tax by submitting Form IR1121.