Limited Company Tax Filing Services

According to the Companies Ordinance, the annual financial statements of a Hong Kong limited company must be audited by a practicing accountant in Hong Kong. The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) requires limited companies to file taxes based on the audited financial statements along with the profits tax return.

Tax Filing Process for Limited Companies

The tax filing process for limited companies is more complex than that for unlimited companies. According to Hong Kong tax law, a limited company must have its financial statements audited by a practicing accountant in Hong Kong before submitting the tax return. After receiving the profits tax return form (BIR51) issued by the IRD, the company must submit the audited financial statements and the profits tax computation form on time. The IRD usually issues profits tax return forms on the first working day of April each year, and late submissions may result in fines.

According to the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, a limited company must properly prepare comprehensive accounting records, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and various detailed accounts. A limited company must hire an auditor to conduct an audit. During the audit process, the auditor will collect and analyze evidence and issue a formal audit report upon completion. Based on the audited financial data, the profits tax computation form is prepared and the completed tax return form is submitted to the IRD before the specified deadline.

Tax Filing Time and Deadlines

On the first working day of April each year, the IRD distributes profits tax return forms to all Hong Kong companies. After receiving the tax return form, the company usually needs to submit it within one month. If the company’s tax representative has applied for an extension, the tax filing deadline will be extended accordingly.

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