Hong Kong SAR vs Vietnam

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.

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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.

For CIT finalisation, the due date is the last day of the 3rd month of the following financial year.

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.

The same as the deadline for submission of the final CIT return (i.e. the last day of the 3rd month of the following financial year).

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.

Quarterly payments must be made no later than the 30th day of the next quarter.

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Vietnamese companies: capital gains taxed at the standard 20% CIT rate. Foreign sellers: from December 15, 2025, capital transfers generally subject to 2% CIT on sale proceeds. Securities transfers by foreign entities: 0.1% CIT on total sales proceeds.