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In force 1 Apr 2024
In force Taxation

Two-tier salaries-tax structure on top of standard rate from 2024–25

Budget 2024–25 introduced a two-tier standard-rate structure for salaries tax on net income above HKD 5 million: 15% on the first HKD 5 million, 16% above. The progressive-rates option remains for lower incomes. The change marginally raises tax for top earners (top effective rate ~16% rather than the old flat 15%) while maintaining Hong Kong's globally-low personal-tax position.

Who it affects: High-income Hong Kong tax residents.

Inland Revenue Department ↗ · Government of the Hong Kong SAR ↗ · verified 2026-04-19

In force 1 Jan 2024
In force Taxation

Continued absence of capital-gains, dividend, and inheritance taxes

Hong Kong continues to operate without capital-gains tax, dividend tax, or inheritance tax — a structural advantage for high-net-worth movers and one of the most-cited reasons for Hong Kong remaining attractive despite political and cost-of-living pressures since 2019. Property stamp duties are the primary indirect tax on wealth transfer.

Who it affects: High-net-worth movers; broader investor signalling.

Inland Revenue Department ↗ · verified 2026-04-19