04 June 2018

Hong Kong signs income tax treaty with Finland

Hong Kong signed an income tax treaty (the Treaty) with Finland on May 24. The Treaty contains several favorable provisions which are expected to facilitate closer economic and trade ties between Hong Kong and Finland. The Treaty will enter into force upon completion of the ratification procedures and become effective April 1 for Hong Kong and January 1 for Finland following the calendar year in which the Treaty enters into force.

A Global Tax Alert, attached below, provides additional details.

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Document ID: 2018-1154