The Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112) is Hong Kong's primary direct tax law, which enforces a low-rate territorial system that only taxes profits, salaries, and property income sourced directly within the region while levying no capital gains, dividend, or sales taxes. Read more

The document serves as a legal and operational guide for retail and compliance in Hong Kong. It covers regulatory details, reporting obligations, retail processes, and business registration. It highlights the absence of fiscalization, mandatory forms, penalties, and developments in e-invoicing, ensuring comprehensive compliance for retailers. Read more

In this overview, we present the basics of Hong Kong: a non-fiscal country with no mandatory POS certification, hardware requirements, or tax authority communication, but businesses must issue receipts as proof of purchase. Read more

The document serves as a legal and operational guide for retail and compliance in Hong Kong. It covers regulatory details, reporting obligations, retail processes, and business registration. It highlights the absence of fiscalization, mandatory forms, penalties, and developments in e-invoicing, ensuring comprehensive compliance for retailers. Read more

The Q&A document is an essential resource that provides clear answers to the most frequently asked questions in retail. It saves valuable time by consolidating complex information into a practical and accessible format. Prepared by our team of experienced experts, it addresses key issues such as document types, business processes, the registration process, and the applicable laws and regulations. Read more

E-invoicing in Hong Kong is voluntary and requires no government pre-approval. B2B invoices can use standard formats like PDF with buyer consent, while B2G invoices must be submitted via the government portal in XML/ZIP format. Digital signatures are optional, but all invoices must be archived for seven years. Read more

This document is about a common digital payment method in Hong Kong and how the country is using this payment method in retail. Read more