Hong Kong SAR Royalty Withholding Tax
Hong Kong SAR Corporate Withholding Taxes
Hong Kong SAR has a relatively simple corporate tax regime, and it generally does not impose withholding taxes on dividends, interest, or rents. However, there is a withholding tax on certain royalty payments made to non-residents for the use of intellectual property in Hong Kong or outside Hong Kong if the payment is deductible for a Hong Kong taxpayer.
Withholding Tax Rates:
Non-resident individuals: 4.5%
Non-resident corporations: 2.475% - 4.95%
The specific rate for non-resident corporations depends on the deemed assessable profits of the royalty payments. In general, the deemed assessable profits are 30% of the royalties received, but this can be higher in certain circumstances.
Key Points:
Hong Kong SAR does not generally impose withholding taxes on dividends, interest, or rents.
There is a withholding tax on certain royalty payments made to non-residents.
The withholding tax rate for non-resident corporations depends on the deemed assessable profits of the royalty payments.
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