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Home<\/a> \u203a Tax return services<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tTCSP licence TC009022<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Hong Kong in the tax<\/em> Services<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We file profits tax, employer's and personal returns, get extensions and follow up.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Which tax return do you need to file?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Once the IRD issues a return, file it even with no business. Forms and deadlines differ.<\/p>\n\t\t

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\n \t\t\tLimited company<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tProfits tax return BIR51<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tEarly April yearly; new companies after about 18 months<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tWithin 1 month of issue; first return within 3 months; tax representatives can extend<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tPartnership<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tProfits tax return BIR52, signed by precedent partner<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tEarly April each year<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tAs above<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tSole proprietorship<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tIndividual tax return BIR60, Part 5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tIssued with the personal tax return<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tSame deadline as personal tax return<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tEmployer<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tEmployer's return BIR56A, plus IR56B per employee<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tEarly April each year<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tWithin 1 month of issue, no block extension<\/b>; required even with no employees<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tIndividual<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tIndividual tax return BIR60 (salaries tax, property tax, personal assessment)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tAs notified by the IRD<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tFollow the deadline on the tax return<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Limited companies must do accounting and audit first:<\/b> BIR51 requires financial statements audited by a practising CPA.Haven't received a tax return?<\/b>Companies with assessable profits but no tax return must notify the IRD in writing within 4 months after the basis period ends (Inland Revenue Ordinance, section 51(2)).<\/p>\n\t\t

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What if a return is late or not filed?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The IRD can tax the company on estimated profits, prosecute, or impose additional tax (Inland Revenue Ordinance, sections 80 and 82A). Rates are a general guide and vary by case.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tWhatsApp us\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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\n \t\t\tLate filing: prosecution<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tHK$10,000 fine, plus 3x tax undercharged<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tor additional tax<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tCapped at 3 times tax undercharged<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tFirst late filing (ordinary case)<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tReference rate: 10% of tax undercharged<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tNever filing the return<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tIRD may issue an estimated assessment<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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What is included in tax return filing?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Forms, extensions and IRD follow-up; you can also book one or two items separately.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Profits tax return<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Limited company BIR51, partnership BIR52: filed from audited financial statements.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Apply for an extension<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

As tax representative, we apply for a block extension by year-end date.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Employer's return<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We complete BIR56A and an IR56B for each employee, and file even with no staff.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tRequired every year<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Personal tax returns<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Sole proprietorship profits are reported in BIR60 Part 5; salaries tax and property tax.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Assessment follow-up<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We check the amount on the notice of assessment and remind you to pay.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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IRD enquiries<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

If the IRD writes with an enquiry, we help gather information and reply.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Can I file without finished books?<\/b>Limited companies must file audited financial statements with their tax return, so accounting and audit come first. SetupHK handles everything from bookkeeping to tax filing, so you need not pass documents between firms.<\/p>\n\t\t

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How are tax return filing fees calculated?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Choose four items for a tailored quote; there is no standard price list.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Which tax returns do you need to file?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Profits tax, employer's and personal returns each involve different workloads. An employer's return needs one IR56B per employee.<\/p>\n\t\t

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\n \n<\/div>\n\t\t\tProfits tax return Limited company BIR51<\/sub><\/span>\n\t\t
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\n \n<\/div>\n\t\t\tPersonal tax returns Sole proprietorship BIR60 Part 5<\/sub><\/span>\n\t\t
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Are your accounts ready?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

With audited financial statements, you can file directly. If your books are not done, accounting and audit come first.<\/p>\n\t\t

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\n \t\t\tHave books but not audited<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tAudit must be arranged first<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\tHave not done books<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tAccounting needed first<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Limited companies need audited statements for tax filing, and we can quote this with accounting services.See accounting services \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Have you received the tax return?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Closer to the deadline, things get more rushed. An IRD letter or estimated assessment needs separate information for a reply.<\/p>\n\t\t

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What is the company's year-end date?<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Your year-end date sets the profits tax extension deadline.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Pick a year-end date to see how far the 2025\/26 tax return can be extended.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n