Compare Hong Kong SAR and Philippines corporate tax rates, filing due dates, withholding tax, VAT, capital gains tax, and effective tax metrics for cross-border company planning.
Time of Update — Hong Kong SAR: 4/02/2026 · Philippines: 4/06/2026
Time of Update — Hong Kong SAR: 4/02/2026 · Philippines: 4/06/2026
Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
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General CIT Rate:
Corporations: 8.25% on the first HKD 2 million of assessable profits and 16.5% on the remainder; unincorporated businesses: 7.5% on the first HKD 2 million and 15% on the remainder.
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General CIT Rate:
25%
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CIT Return Due Date:
The tax return forms are typically released on the first working day of April each year. The filing deadline is usually within one month from the day the forms are released. Certain companies (e.g., those with a fiscal year ending on December 31) may have an extended filing deadline, typically until August 15 of the year the forms are released, and in certain circumstances (e.g., electronic filing), extensions may be granted.
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CIT Return Due Date:
Quarterly return: Within 60 days from the close of each of the first three quarters. Annual return: On or before the 15th day of the fourth month following the close of the taxable year.
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CIT Payment Due Date:
For companies with a fiscal year ending on December 31st, the final tax payment for a specific tax year is typically due in November of the year when the tax return is filed.
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CIT Payment Due Date:
On the 15th day of the fourth month following the close of the taxable year.
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CIT Estimated Payment Due Date:
For companies with a fiscal year ending on December 31st, interim taxes for a specific tax year will be paid in two installments, typically due in November of the current year and January of the following year.
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CIT Estimated Payment Due Date:
Quarterly instalments paid within 60 days after each quarter.
If the net capital gain is within P100,000, the applicable tax rate is 5%, and the excess is 10%.
Effective Tax Rate (ETR)
Hong Kong SAR
Philippines
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Composite Effective Average Tax Rate:
14.28
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Composite Effective Average Tax Rate:
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Composite Effective Marginal Tax Rate:
2.01
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Composite Effective Marginal Tax Rate:
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