Money laundyr bank regulations - HKWJ Tax Law

Money Laundering Controls on Banks

Tax evasion and money laundering have been major concerns to most of the governments for years. In order to strengthen the control over money laundering activities through the banks, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (the ‘HKMA’) has recently requested the banks in Hong Kong to closely look into their clients. In particular, the bank’s clients […]

hong kong government budget - HKWJ Tax Law

Hong Kong 2015-16 Budget

On the 25 February 2015, which also happened to be the Chinese ‘common birthday’, the Financial Secretary, Mr. John Tsang, delivered his eighth budget speech for the fiscal year 2015-16 with the theme ‘Diversification of Development and Augmentation of Competitiveness’.

Advance Pricing Arrangement - HKWJ Tax Law

Advance Pricing Arrangement in Hong Kong and Mainland China

On 29th of March 2012, the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (‘Inland Revenue’) finally released its Advance Pricing Arrangement (‘APA’) procedures in its Departmental Interpretation and Practice Notes no 48 (‘DIPN 48’). According to paragraph 1 of DIPN 48, the DIPN will provide guidance for companies willing to conclude an APA and explains its process, […]