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Navigating the New Era of Hong Kong Tax Compliance (2025-26)
Is your Hong Kong tax documentation a shield or a liability? As the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) moves toward a model of real-time digital surveillance and substance-based audits, the “how” and “why” of maintaining compliance is undergoing a high-stakes transformation. Discover why the “Mind and Management” of your company is now under the microscope and…
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Hong Kong Expands Visa Renewal Window — Key Change from March 1, 2026
Effective March 1, 2026, Hong Kong now allows eligible applicants and their dependents under GEP, ASMTP, TechTAS, IANG, QMAS and ASSG to apply for visa extensions up to three months before their current permit expires—giving applicants more time to prepare and submit documentation.
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Hong Kong Budget 2026-27: A Strategic Focus on Innovation and Growth
On February 25, 2026, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announced a budget featuring a HK$2.9 billion surplus. Key highlights include HK$20 billion for a new cross-border innovation hub focused on AI and semiconductors, alongside a tax review to attract multinational R&D. This budget aims to drive growth while ensuring fiscal stability.
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The Philippines named “Asia’s Leading Dive Destination”
The Philippines has been named “Asia’s Leading Dive Destination” at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2023. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — Solidifying its status as the ultimate diving destination in the region, the Philippines has clinched, for the fifth consecutive year, the Asia’s Leading Dive Destination title at the preeminent World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia…
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SRRV Advisory: Apostille Background Check Requirement for Applicants
Effective March 19, 2024, the PRA no longer accepts INTERPOL CHECK for applicants. All applicants must now submit an apostille background check from their home country. Secure your apostille background check before arriving in the Philippines. Important Update for SRRV Applicants: Apostille Background Check Required Attention, all prospective applicants: please be advised of an important…
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