eTAX Hong Kong Guide: How to File Your Profits Tax Return Online in 2026

eTAX Hong Kong Guide: How to File Your Profits Tax Return Online in 2026

Step-by-step guide to registering for and using the IRD eTAX Portal to file your profits tax return in Hong Kong. Includes registration, BIR60 filing, digital signatures, and tips for freelancers and SMEs.

Tax Filing Guide
May 10, 2026
8 min read
BIR60 Tax Return Filing Guide: Complete Step-by-Step for Hong Kong 2026

BIR60 Tax Return Filing Guide: Complete Step-by-Step for Hong Kong 2026

Master filing your BIR60 tax return in Hong Kong with our complete guide to the eTAX portal, deadlines, and required documents for sole proprietors and freelancers.

Tax Filing Guide
May 7, 2026
6 min read
10 Common Tax Mistakes Hong Kong Freelancers Make in 2026 (And How to Avoid Them)

10 Common Tax Mistakes Hong Kong Freelancers Make in 2026 (And How to Avoid Them)

From missing BIR60 deadlines to under-claiming allowable deductions, these are the costliest tax mistakes Hong Kong freelancers and SME owners make — and practical fixes for each.

Tax Tips
May 4, 2026
9 min read
Freelancer vs Limited Company in Hong Kong: Should You Incorporate? [2026 Guide]

Freelancer vs Limited Company in Hong Kong: Should You Incorporate? [2026 Guide]

Deciding whether to operate as a sole proprietor or incorporate as a private limited company in Hong Kong is one of the most consequential choices for freelancers and SME owners. This guide compares tax rates, liability, costs, and practical thresholds to help you decide.

Tax Tips
April 29, 2026
6 min read
Digital Nomads in Hong Kong: Tax Obligations and Visa Options (2026)

Digital Nomads in Hong Kong: Tax Obligations and Visa Options (2026)

A 2026 guide to Hong Kong's territorial tax system, Top Talent Pass (TTPS), QMAS, and the 7-year record-keeping rule for digital nomads and freelancers.

Tax Tips
April 22, 2026
7 min read
Depreciation Allowances in Hong Kong: Claiming Laptops, Cameras & Equipment (2026 Guide)

Depreciation Allowances in Hong Kong: Claiming Laptops, Cameras & Equipment (2026 Guide)

Freelancers and SME owners in Hong Kong can recover the cost of capital purchases — laptops, cameras, desks, vehicles — through depreciation allowances. Here is how Initial and Annual Allowances work, which rates apply in 2025/26, and what you must keep on file to claim.

Deduction Guide
April 15, 2026
8 min read
Assessable Profits in Hong Kong: A Freelancer's Guide to Calculating Taxable Income (2026)

Assessable Profits in Hong Kong: A Freelancer's Guide to Calculating Taxable Income (2026)

Learn exactly how Hong Kong's Inland Revenue Department calculates assessable profits for freelancers and small businesses. Walk through deductions, capital allowances, the two-tiered rate, and a fully worked example for the 2025/26 year of assessment.

Tax Filing Guide
April 9, 2026
8 min read
Home Office Deduction for Hong Kong Freelancers: A 2026 Guide

Home Office Deduction for Hong Kong Freelancers: A 2026 Guide

Learn how to claim home office expenses with the IRD-approved floor area method. Calculate deductible rent, utilities, and depreciation—plus documentation checklists.

Deduction Guide
April 2, 2026
6 min read
7-Year Record Keeping in Hong Kong: Organize Receipts and Invoices (2026)

7-Year Record Keeping in Hong Kong: Organize Receipts and Invoices (2026)

Hong Kong's Inland Revenue Ordinance requires freelancers and SMEs to keep business records for at least 7 years. Here is a practical guide to staying compliant in 2026 — including digital storage rules, what counts as a 'sufficient record', and a system that actually works.

Tax Tips
March 29, 2026
9 min read
15 Hong Kong Business Expense Deductions You Can Claim in 2026

15 Hong Kong Business Expense Deductions You Can Claim in 2026

Maximize your tax savings by understanding which business expenses are deductible in Hong Kong. Complete guide to allowable deductions for freelancers and SMEs.

Deduction Guide
March 25, 2026
8 min read
Hong Kong Profits Tax Guide for Freelancers and Small Businesses 2026

Hong Kong Profits Tax Guide for Freelancers and Small Businesses 2026

Hong Kong's 15-16.5% Profits Tax rate is competitive, but only if you know what to deduct. This guide covers filing, deductions, MPF, and real examples for freelancers and SMEs.

Tax Filing GuideTax Tips
March 19, 2026
6 min read
Best Accounting Software for Hong Kong Freelancers 2026: Xero vs QuickBooks vs Zoho Books

Best Accounting Software for Hong Kong Freelancers 2026: Xero vs QuickBooks vs Zoho Books

Which cloud accounting tool is right for Hong Kong freelancers and SMEs in 2026? A side-by-side comparison of Xero, QuickBooks Online, and Zoho Books on HKD bank feeds, multi-currency, Profits Tax reporting, and price — plus how to pair your ledger with a receipt scanner for BIR60 season.

Tax Tips
March 12, 2026
7 min read