Country-by-Country (CbC) Reporting is one of the minimum standards formulated by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to counter base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). Hong Kong will[…]
Hong Kong Budget 2017-18
Kenneth Chau & Co. welcomes the recent budget speech of The Hong Kong Financial Secretary (“FS”) on February 22, 2017. The FS has announced the 2017/18 Budget, outlining the government’s plans[…]
Hong Kong and Pakistan enter into tax pact
February 17, 2017, Hong Kong signed a comprehensive agreement for the avoidance of double taxation (CDTA) with Pakistan, which signifies the Government’s sustained efforts in expanding Hong Kong’s CDTA network,[…]
Kenneth Chau & Co. arranged a Firm Visit for students from HKSKH Bishop Hall Secondary School
On January 16, 2017, students from HKSKH Bishop Hall Secondary School visited Kenneth Chau & Co. Assistant Manager, Ms. Annie Kung CPA presented the latest accounting industry development to the[…]
Number of newly incorporated companies remains high in 2016
January 8, 2017, Companies Registry announced the total number of Hong Kong companies registered under the Companies Ordinance has continued to grow, reaching 1,341,223 at the end of 2016, up[…]
Kenneth Chau & Co. obtained Social Capital Builder Logo Award
To accord recognition to individuals, enterprises/organisations which have contributed to the development of social capital in Hong Kong, and to commend outstanding CIIF-funded projects, the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund[…]
More stringent additional licensing conditions on money lender licences in Hong Kong
More stringent additional licensing conditions on money lender licences come into operation on December 1, 2016 to better protect the public from being misled by money lending-related malpractices. The additional[…]
Kenneth Chau & Co. Scholarships to accounting students
Kenneth Chau & Co., MGI Hong Kong, involves the long term support of accounting education in Hong Kong by donation of scholarships to accounting students annually. In November, 2016, the[…]
Sponsorship for the 2016 Thanksgiving Luncheon of The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (“AmCham HK”)
November 24, 2016, Kenneth Chau & Co. sponsored the 2016 Thanksgiving Luncheon of AmCham HK. Kenneth Chau & Co. The firm name with the MGI logo was shown in the[…]
Cross-straits, Hong Kong and Macau Accounting Profession Conference 2016
October 30-31, 2016, Partner Mr. Ken Yeung followed the delegation of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accouintants to attedend the Cross-straits (China and Taiwan), Hong Kong and Macau Accounting[…]
Hong Kong to commence automatic exchange of financial account information in tax matters with Japan and UK in 2018
As announced on October 26, 2016, Hong Kong has signed agreements with Japan and the United Kingdom with a view to commencing automatic exchange of financial account information in tax[…]
Kenneth Chau & Co. is selected as one of the Panel of CPA firms of Hong Kong Science Park
Commencing 17 Oct 2016, Kenneth Chau & Co. is listed as one of the Panel of CPA firms of Hong Kong Science Park (“HKSTP”). Only 26 CPA firms are selected[…]
Sponsorship for the AOTCA International Tax Conference cum CTA Conference 2016 organized by The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong
Kenneth Chau & Co., MGI Hong Kong are one of the Gold Sponsors of The Asia Oceanic Tax Consultant’s Association (“AOTCA”) International Tax Conference cum CTA conference 2016 which was[…]
Hong Kong, Korea tax treaty in force
The agreement between Hong Kong and Korea for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income has entered into force. Source
2016 MGI Asia Area Meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam
MGI member firm in Hanoi, Vietnam Auditing and Valuation Company Limited (AVA) will host the 2016 MGI Asia Area Meeting on 26-27 August, 2016. Mr. Ken Yeung, Partner at Kenneth[…]
Sponsorship for the AOTCA International Tax Conference cum CTA Conference 2016 organized by The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong
The Asia Oceanic Tax Consultant’s Association (“AOTCA”) International Tax Conference cum CTA conference 2016 will be held in Hong Kong on 5-7 October 2016. The theme of the conference is[…]
Waiver of Business Registration Fees for companies 2016-17
The prescribed business registration fee payable in respect of an application for company incorporation and business registration made in the period from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017 will[…]
Tax season in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (“IRD”) issued about 190,000 profits tax returns, 130,000 property tax returns and 310,000 employer’s returns for the year of assessment 2015/16 on April 1,[…]
Kenneth Chau & Co. is a “Happy Company 2016”
Kenneth Chau & Co., the MGI member in Hong Kong, is recognized as a “Happy Company” again in the Happiness-at-work Promotional Scheme which jointly launched by Hong Kong Productivity Council[…]
Kenneth Chau & Co. arranged a Firm Visit for students from HKSKH Bishop Hall Secondary School
On December 8, 2015, students from HKSKH Bishop Hall Secondary School visited Kenneth Chau & Co. A Senior Manager of the Firm presented the latest accounting industry development to the[…]
Kenneth Chau & Co. Scholarships to accounting students
Kenneth Chau & Co., MGI Hong Kong, involves the long term support of accounting education in Hong Kong by donation of scholarships to accounting students annually. On November 28, 2015,[…]
Sponsorship for the 2nd CTA (Certified Tax Advisers) Conference organized by The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong
On November 20, 2015, Kenneth Chau & Co., MGI Hong Kong sponsored the 2nd CTA Conference and the theme of conference was “Positions of HK and China under the global[…]
MGI 2015 London AGM
October 21-24, 2015, Partner, Ken Yeung represented Kenneth Chau & Co., MGI Hong Kong to attend the 2015 MGI AGM in London. It’s a fruitful event to meet worldwide fellow[…]
Senior Partner Mr. Kenneth Chau was re-elected as a council member of The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong (“TIHK”)
September 1, 2015, Senior Partner, Mr. Kenneth Chau, a founding member of TIHK, was re-elected as a council member at the 43rd Annual General Meeting of the Institute.
2015 MGI Asia Area Meeting in Seoul, Korea
MGI member firm in Korea, HANMI hosted the 2015 MGI Asia Area Meeting in Seoul, Korea on 28-29 August, 2015. Kenneth Chau & Co., MGI member firm in Hong Kong[…]
Firm’s Buffet Dinner
After the first peak season of Hong Kong Profits Tax reporting in August, Partners of Kenneth Chau & Co. invited the staff to a buffet dinner on August 27, 2015.[…]
Companies Registry releases statistics for first half of 2015
Per the statistics released by the Companies Registry on July 12. 2015, the total number of Hong Kong companies registered under the Companies Ordinance reached 1,279,819 at the end of[…]
Beijing Visit
Partner, Mr. Ken Yeung joined the delegation of The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong to Beijing during 6-7 July 2015. Mr. Yeung and other participants visited the State Administration of[…]
Kenneth Chau & Co. is a “Happy Company 2015”
Ms. Ivy Lau, Manager of Kenneth Chau & Co., MGI member firm represented the Firm to attend the Happiness-At-Work Label Presentation Ceremony on June 3, 2015. The Firm is recognised[…]
Kenneth Chau & Co.’s manager talked at AmCham Hong Kong Tax event
On March 25, 2015, a manager of Kenneth Chau & Co. represented the firm as a speaker at The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong event. Topic is “Tax[…]