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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.

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.

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.

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 Guide
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.

March 12, 2026
7 min read
No GST in Hong Kong: What This Means for Your Freelance Business

No GST in Hong Kong: What This Means for Your Freelance Business

Hong Kong is one of the few major economies with no GST or VAT. Learn how this tax-free advantage affects freelancers and small business owners — and how to make the most of it.

March 8, 2026
9 min read
Hong Kong 2025/26 Tax Rebate: How Freelancers and SMEs Benefit from the 100% Reduction

Hong Kong 2025/26 Tax Rebate: How Freelancers and SMEs Benefit from the 100% Reduction

The Financial Secretary's Budget included a one-off profits tax reduction for 2024/25. Here's what Hong Kong freelancers and small businesses need to know about claiming the rebate on their upcoming 2025/26 BIR60 or profits tax return.

February 27, 2026
6 min read
MPF Contributions for Self-Employed: Hong Kong 2026 Guide

MPF Contributions for Self-Employed: Hong Kong 2026 Guide

Complete guide to Mandatory Provident Fund contributions for freelancers and self-employed persons in Hong Kong. Learn contribution rates, thresholds, and tax deductions.

Tax Filing Guide
February 12, 2026
4 min read