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Hong Kong
Salaries tax 2–17% (or 15% standard) · MPF 5% capped HKD 1,500/month · Zero CGT · Filing May–Jun
2% / 6% / 10% / 14% (progressive) or 15% standard — lower applies
Salaries Tax Rates
HKD 132,000 (single)
Basic Allowance
1 Apr – 31 Mar
Tax Year
Hong Kong Tax Facts
— 2026Salaries Tax Rates
2% / 6% / 10% / 14% (progressive) or 15% standard — lower applies
Basic Allowance
HKD 132,000 (single)
Tax Year
1 Apr – 31 Mar
MPF (employee)
5%, capped at HKD 1,500/month
Capital Gains Tax
None
Filing Deadline
May–June (employer files BIR56; individual files BIR8)
Quick Country Comparison
— at HKD 600,000| Country | Take-home | Eff. Rate | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hong Kong | HKD 496,000 | 17.3% | — |
 Singapore | HKD 480,000 | 20.0% | −HKD 16,000 |
 United Kingdom | HKD 444,000 | 26.0% | −HKD 52,000 |
 UAE | HKD 600,000 | 0% | +HKD 104,000 |
Hong Kong: salaries tax (progressive 2–17% or 15% standard, whichever is lower) + MPF employee (5%, capped). Singapore: income tax + CPF employee (20%). UK: income tax + NI. UAE: 0% income tax. Assumes single earner, basic allowance. Illustrative — not tax advice.
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Last Updated: May 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc