Profits tax calculator Hong Kong
Profits tax is charged on the profits a business makes in Hong Kong. Companies and unincorporated businesses have different rates.
Under the two-tiered system, the first part of the profits pays a lower rate. Enter your assessable profits to see the tax.
How it's calculated
- Corporations pay 8.25% on assessable profits up to HK$2,000,000 and 16.5% on the rest.
- Unincorporated businesses pay 7.5% up to HK$2,000,000 and 15% on the rest.
- If a one-off reduction applies to the year, it comes off the tax, up to the cap.
An example
A company with $3 million of assessable profits pays $165,000 on the first $2 million and $165,000 on the next $1 million: $330,000 in total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the profits tax rate for a company in Hong Kong?
8.25% on the first HK$2,000,000 of assessable profits and 16.5% on the rest.
And for a sole proprietor or partnership?
7.5% on the first HK$2,000,000 and 15% on the rest.
Is there a profits tax reduction for 2025/26?
Yes. The 2025/26 profits tax is reduced by 100%, up to HK$3,000 for each business.
Key terms
- Assessable profits
- The profits that profits tax is charged on, after allowable expenses.
- Two-tiered rates
- A lower rate on the first part of the profits and the normal rate on the rest.
Up-to-date official data
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We check the official sources automatically, every day.
- GovHKTax Rates of Profits Tax
- Inland Revenue DepartmentPAM 61(e): Allowances, Deductions and Tax Rate Table (August 2026)
- GovHKTax Rates of Salaries Tax & Personal Assessment