Hong Kong
Salaries tax 2–17% (or 15% standard) · MPF 5% capped HKD 1,500/month · Zero CGT · Filing May–Jun
Hong Kong Tax Facts
— 2026Quick Country Comparison
— at HKD 600,000| Country | Take-home | Eff. Rate | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hong Kong | HKD 525,700 | 12.4% | — |
 Singapore | HKD 462,700 | 22.9% | −HKD 63,000 |
 United Kingdom | HKD 457,300 | 23.8% | −HKD 68,400 |
 UAE | HKD 600,000 | 0% | +HKD 74,300 |
Hong Kong: salaries tax (progressive 2–17% or 15% standard, whichever is lower) + MPF employee (5%, capped), single, basic allowance only. Singapore: income tax + CPF employee (20%). UK: income tax + NI. UAE: 0% income tax (not independently verified here). Singapore and UK gross converted at about HKD 6.13 per SGD and HKD 10.36 per GBP (ECB reference rates, 2 October 2026) and results converted back at the same rates; wage income, single resident. Illustrative — not tax advice.
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Last Updated: October 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc