[MXZ]

Hi,

I looked through the IR site but thought it would be best to turn to the local experts for advice

Basically I work as a software developer. The key points from the site (as I gather) to whether or not something falls under HK tax is:

1) Where the contract is enforcible
2) Where the employer is based
3) Where the payment is made

In my case all of the above is in the UK. Of course I am however typing away merrily in HK. I would therefore expect to be liable to HK tax - but I'm not sure...

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance as always!

[Oldtimer]

If you are a Hong Kong resident, and receive payment from an overseas company for work performed in Hong Kong, then you are liable to Hong Kong tax.

[MXZ]

That's what I figured.

Pity really.

[PDLM]

Why? As a basic rule of thumb you have to be liable to tax somewhere, and I'd far rather be liable to HK tax than UK tax.

[MXZ]

Oh definitely. The UK tax system is horrendous. I would much rather be liable in HK than in the UK

I assumed I would be liable in HK - just wanted to make sure I wasn't paying tax for no reason