France vs Hong Kong SAR

Standard rate: 25%; qualifying small corporations may benefit from 15% on the first EUR 42,500 of taxable profits if turnover is at most EUR 10 million and the capital is fully paid and at least 75% held by individuals, directly or through a company itself at least 75% held by individuals.

Corporations: 8.25% on the first HKD 2 million of assessable profits and 16.5% on the remainder; unincorporated businesses: 7.5% on the first HKD 2 million and 15% on the remainder.

For a 31 December year-end, the return is due on the second working day after 1 May, with 15 extra days when filed online (20 May 2026 for FY 2025).

The tax return forms are typically released on the first working day of April each year. The filing deadline is usually within one month from the day the forms are released. Certain companies (e.g., those with a fiscal year ending on December 31) may have an extended filing deadline under the Inland Revenue Department's block extension scheme for companies with a tax representative, usually in mid-August of the year the forms are released (for accounting date code "D", 17 August 2026 for the 2025/26 returns), and in certain circumstances (e.g., electronic filing), extensions may be granted.

Balance due on 15 May of the following year for a 31 December year-end.

For companies with a fiscal year ending on December 31st, the final tax payment for a specific tax year is typically due in November of the year when the tax return is filed.

By way of installment payments in four installments (i.e., for the fiscal year ending on December 31, must be submitted and paid on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15); none in the first financial year or when CIT is under EUR 3,000.

For companies with a fiscal year ending on December 31st, interim taxes for a specific tax year will be paid in two installments, typically due in November of the current year and January of the following year.

0/0/0

25/0/25

0/0/2.475-4.95

20

Taxed at the standard CIT rate as a rule; a reduced rate applies to certain gains.

23.66

15.38