R&D Tax Incentives Hong Kong — Section 16B
Hong Kong's enhanced R&D deduction allows up to 300% deduction on qualifying R&D expenditure. Most companies significantly underutilise this — leaving hundreds of thousands on the table every year.
R&D Tax Incentives
Hong Kong's enhanced R&D deduction allows up to 300% deduction on qualifying R&D expenditure. Most companies significantly underutilise this — leaving hundreds of thousands on the table every year.
⚠ Most HK Companies Underclaim R&D Deductions
IRD's DIPN 49 defines qualifying R&D broadly — including software development, product improvement, and process R&D. Many companies expense R&D without claiming the enhanced deduction, missing the uplift that turns a 16.5% deduction into a 300% deduction on the first HKD 2 million.
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Identifying Qualifying Expenditure
Not all R&D spending qualifies for the enhanced rate. Wages, equipment, and contracted research at prescribed institutions qualify; market research and routine testing do not.
Prescribed Research Institutions
The 300%/200% enhanced rate applies only to R&D outsourced to prescribed research institutions (universities, innovation centres). Internal R&D gets 100% only unless the enhanced conditions are met.
Documentation Requirements
IRD requires detailed records of R&D activities, project purpose, qualifying expenditure categorisation, and staff time allocation to support enhanced deduction claims.
IP Ownership Requirement
For the enhanced rate, the R&D must be related to a trade or business carried on in HK, and any resulting IP should be owned or co-owned by the HK entity.
対象となるお客様
Companies developing proprietary software, apps, or platforms in HK.
Life sciences companies conducting drug research, clinical trials, or formulation development.
Manufacturers improving products or production processes through systematic R&D.
Businesses with research collaborations with HKUST, HKU, CUHK, or PolyU.
サービス内容
R&D Expenditure Review
Analyse all R&D expenditure to identify qualifying amounts for the basic and enhanced deductions under s.16B IRO.
Enhanced Deduction Claim
Prepare the R&D enhanced deduction claim for inclusion in the profits tax return, with full documentation package.
Prescribed Institution Structuring
Advise on how to structure R&D partnerships with HK prescribed research institutions to maximise the 300% rate.
R&D Tax Planning Strategy
Develop a multi-year R&D tax strategy — identifying optimal project structures, expenditure timing, and IP ownership arrangements.
シンプル・効率的・プロフェッショナル
R&D Activity Mapping
Interview technical and finance teams to map all qualifying R&D activities and expenditure.
1-2 weeksQualifying Expenditure Analysis
Categorise expenditure by qualifying type and calculate basic vs enhanced claim.
1 weekDocumentation Preparation
Prepare R&D project summaries and supporting documentation for IRD.
1-2 weeksAnnual Review
Annual review to capture new R&D activity and update the deduction claim.
Annual実際のクライアントへの実績
Fintech company — software R&D enhanced claim
- HKD 3.8M annual R&D expenditure identified
- HKD 2M restructured to HKUST collaboration (300% rate)
- Additional HKD 1.8M claimed at 200% rate
- Total deduction: HKD 9.6M vs HKD 3.8M expensed
Medical device manufacturer — R&D + patent box combo
- R&D enhanced deduction HKD 580K annual saving
- Patent box 5% rate on resulting royalty income
- IP ownership confirmed in HK entity
- DEMPE substance documented for BEPS compliance
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