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GBA to form an online dispute resolution platform
GBA to form an online dispute resolution platform
The platform will integrate information and resources related to mediation and arbitration.
HK greenlights foreign gains tax bill
The government will implement the refined FSIE regime on 1 January 2024.
HK hikes penalties for occupational safety and health standards violations
If convicted on indictment, employers can be slapped with a $10m (US$1.28m) fine and 2 years in jail.
What you need to know about HK’s bill on tax certainty enhancement
The bill was gazetted on 20 October.
Measure proposed to strengthen prosecution vs overcharging water bills
It proposes to mandate parties who charge water costs to keep receipt copies.
Welfare cases fell with lowest-earnings cases having the most significant drop
It dropped 0.2% MoM in July 2023.
HK, Brunei join hands to strengthen dispute resolution
The cooperation would further promote HK as a centre for international legal and dispute resolution.
What you need to know about the stamp duty bill
The refund mechanism will attract incoming talent to live in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong strengthens copyright law
Amendments include new exceptions and a “safe harbour” regime.
High-profile crypto failures in 2022 drive stricter tax reporting
Tax reporting for crypto is rapidly becoming a global phenomenon.
Hong Kong, Mauritius sign agreement against double taxation
The agreement also provides tax relief measures.
Hong Kong set to enable new tax measures
The measures aim to tighten rules under BEPS.
Legal Briefing: The ‘Stay Rules’ are here to stay
And what it means for authorized institutions.
What the Anti-sanctions Law could mean for Hong Kong?
The city’s status as a financial hub amongst others must be considered upon its implementation.
SFC, ICAC busts five people for suspicious money lending
The arrested individuals included a former and a current senior executive.
New China law counters international law sanctions
The measure, backed by Hong Kong, stands against “unilateral coercive” sanctions by the international community.
Hong Kong opposes new US memo hitting security law
The government said the US’ move is “baseless and purely politically oriented.”
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