Tax Corporate Governance: Global Trends and Best Practices
Emily Marsden, EY Asia-Pacific Director for Tax Corporate Governance, spoke at a Chamber seminar on 9 November on the importance of implementing Tax Corporate Governance (TCG) in global organizations. She also provided practice advice on ways companies can develop an effective TCG framework to identify, mitigate and report tax risks.
2018/11/09
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Understanding Hong Kong's New Transfer Pricing Rules
An amendment passed into law on 4 July brings with it major implications for businesses in Hong Kong, especially on transfer pricing practices. The amendment aligns Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Ordinance with OECD guidance on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, and is likely to affect how companies that are part of a wider group defend their tax positions and structure their intercompany relationships. Martin Richter and Sangeeth Aiyappa from EY spoke at a Chamber roundtable on 7 September about these latest tax revisions and the impact they will have on companies in Hong Kong.
2018/09/07
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Would Lower Tariffs on Consumer Goods in China Hurt Retail in Hong Kong?
Andy Leung, Tax Partner at EY’s Shenzhen office, shared with members how lower import tariffs on consumer goods, among other factors, had changed the shopping habits of Mainland travelers. During his lunchtime talk at the Chamber on 25 April, Leung also explored some of the changes and challenges that retailers and related sectors in Hong Kong were likely to face. He said they should pay more attention to e-commerce platforms to ensure they capture the new opportunities that are emerging as the business environment evolves.
2018/04/25
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Women Executives Club Luncheon: Agnes Chan
Agnes Chan, Managing Partner, Hong Kong & Macau of EY, was the guest speaker at the WEC luncheon held on 26 May. Agnes shared personal stories about critical moments that she faced last year and how she managed to stay positive and restore her life back to normal. She encouraged members to adjust their attitude when facing serious problems.
2017/05/26
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Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) and its Potential Implications on Tax Audit Cases in Hong Kong
Wilson Cheng, Partner from Ernst & Young's Hong Kong Tax Controversy Team, spoke to members on the implementation of Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (AEOI) in Hong Kong and its potential impact on tax audit cases at a Chamber roundtable luncheon on 25 April. He also provided tips on handling tax audits through examples of various corporate structures that are commonly used for tax planning purposes but may attract attention from the local authorities when AEOI comes into force.
2017/04/25
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