Mar 2020
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New initiatives designed to re-generate growth in a period of downturn is allocated to every aspect of Hong Kong’s economy. The critical next step is how we can ensure these relief measures are executed effectively.
Charles Lee, South China (incl. Hong Kong SAR) Tax Leader, PwC Hong Kong
To help with the revitalisation, we welcome the upcoming plans to help stimulate the economy by the reduction of profits tax and salaries tax, HK$10,000 cash pay-out, and concessionary low-interest rate loans for SME.
Jeremy Choi, Tax Partner, PwC Hong Kong
It is important that Hong Kong targets investments towards building the innovation and technology ecosystem and generates long-term employment opportunities in high tech industries.
Agnes Wong, Tax Partner, PwC Hong Kong
Wilson Chow, Global TMT Industry Leader, PwC
Henri Arslanian, Global Crypto Leader and Asia FinTech Leader, PwC
Loretta Fong, Telecommunications Leader, PwC Hong Kong
Albert Wong, Partner, Public Sector Consulting, PwC Hong Kong
Johnny Lau, Aviation Business Services Chief Consultant, PwC Hong Kong
PwC has recommended five short-term relief measures to support SMEs and individuals in Hong Kong’s current increasingly adverse economic environment, including providing one-off short-term interest free loans to companies in affected industries, providing tax deduction for donations in kind and extend deduction claim to loss making companies and more. Find out more recommendations from Jeremy Choi, PwC Hong Kong Tax Partner.
With Innovation & Technology (I&T) being one of the policy priorities for Hong Kong, PwC suggests introducing tax incentives to create a favourable environment for businesses, investors and talent. Going forward, we propose a cohesive and comprehensive review of Hong Kong’s tax system in view of the changing international tax landscape and emerging business models.
Hear from Agnes Wong, PwC Hong Kong Tax Partner, our proposed measures for the development of a more diversified and resilient economy.