HK Profits Tax Filing That Goes Beyond the Numbers
Hong Kong's two-tier profits tax regime offers significant advantages — but only if your accounts are structured correctly. From claiming 300% R&D enhanced deductions to applying provisional tax holdovers and maximising capital allowances, our HKICPA-certified consultants ensure your business pays exactly what it owes — not a cent more.
Profits Tax Filing Specialist
Hong Kong's two-tier profits tax regime offers significant advantages — but only if your accounts are structured correctly. From claiming 300% R&D enhanced deductions to applying provisional tax holdovers and maximising capital allowances, our HKICPA-certified consultants ensure your business pays exactly what it owes — not a cent more.
⚠ Provisional Tax Demand — You Have Only 28 Days to Act
Provisional profits tax equals approximately 75% of your prior year's final liability — and the demand can arrive before your current year accounts are prepared. If profits have fallen, you have exactly 28 days from the date of the provisional tax note to apply for a holdover under s.63 IRO. Miss this and you must pay the full amount even if actual profits are far lower.
Are you facing these tax issues?
Incorrect Depreciation vs Capital Allowances
IRD-approved capital allowances (Initial Allowance 20–60%, Annual Allowance 10–30%) differ materially from accounting depreciation. Many SMEs file using P&L depreciation figures — losing substantial deductions.
Missing Enhanced R&D Deductions (s.16B)
Under s.16B IRO, qualifying R&D expenditure is deductible at 300% for approved HK research institutions, or 200% for in-house expenditure. Most tech companies claim only 100%.
Failing to Claim Offshore Profits Exemption
Under the territorial basis (s.14 IRO), profits from operations entirely outside HK are not taxable. Trading and holding companies frequently miss or inadequately document this claim.
No Provisional Tax Holdover Filed
When profits decline year-over-year, provisional tax based on the prior year represents a major cash flow burden. A timely s.63 holdover can defer or reduce this payment.
Who This Service Is For
Complex supply chains create offshore profit claims. We structure documentation to support robust offshore exemption positions and handle all IRD queries.
R&D enhanced deductions under s.16B, IP amortisation, and software capitalisation require specialist knowledge to maximise.
Entertainment deduction limits, staff meals, renovation capitalisation vs expensing, and tips/service charges all require careful treatment.
The unified funds exemption, carried interest tax concession, and updated FSIE regime for passive income require dedicated specialist advice.
Sole proprietors and partnerships benefit from careful timing of income recognition, TVC contributions, and remuneration structuring.
What We Cover
BIR51 Preparation & Filing
Accurate preparation of your Profits Tax Return with full supporting tax computations, depreciation schedules, offshore income apportionment, and all supplementary forms.
Capital Allowance Optimisation
We apply the correct Initial Allowance (20–60%) and Annual Allowance (10–30%) to all qualifying plant, machinery, and industrial buildings.
R&D Enhanced Deduction Claims (s.16B)
We identify qualifying R&D expenditure and prepare full technical documentation required to support 300%/200% enhanced deductions.
Offshore Profits Exemption
We prepare a robust offshore profits claim documenting the location of profit-generating operations and defending claims under IRD enquiry.
Provisional Tax Holdover Applications
When current year profits are expected lower, we prepare and submit a s.63 holdover application within the critical 28-day statutory window.
Simple, efficient, professional
Engagement & Prior Year Review
We begin with a complimentary review of your prior year's profits tax return to identify potential amended claims, missed deductions, and incorrect treatments.
Week 1 — FreeFinancial Statement Analysis & Tax Computation
We receive your accounts and prepare the full tax computation — adjusting for non-deductible items, adding back disallowable expenses, and applying capital allowances.
Weeks 2–3Offshore Apportionment & R&D Assessment
We assess whether any portion of profits qualifies for the offshore exemption and review all R&D expenditure to identify qualifying amounts under s.16B.
Week 3BIR51 Preparation & Client Sign-Off
We prepare the complete BIR51 with all supplementary schedules and a plain-English client memo explaining key figures and our tax positions.
10 working daysReal results for real clients
Garment Trading Company, Kwun Tong — 4 Years Overpaid
- HKM annual assessable profits
- Used P&L depreciation instead of IRD capital allowances for 4 years
- Offshore profits claim for 40% of Guangzhou activity never filed
HK FinTech Startup — R&D Enhanced Deductions Unlocked
- HKM annual R&D expenditure on AI risk-scoring platform
- HKM to HKUST research partner qualifies for 300% deduction under s.16B
- HKM in-house R&D above base amount qualifies for 200% deduction
Free Expert Consultation
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- Free 30-min initial consultation
- Senior CPA assigned to your case
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Why Choose TAX.hk
Deep HK Tax Expertise
Our CPAs have 15+ years of HK tax experience and keep current with every IRD update.
Transparent Fixed Fees
No hourly billing surprises. Know your cost upfront before we start.
24-Hour Response
We respond to all enquiries within one business day. Urgent cases within 4 hours.
Strict Confidentiality
All client information is held under strict professional duty of confidentiality.
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This page provides general information only. For advice specific to your situation, please consult a qualified Hong Kong tax professional.