The Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has published revised application forms for Certificate of Resident Status with regard to the Hong Kong - (Mainland) China tax arrangement. The certificate is needed for the purpose of claiming tax benefits. Different forms are used for natural and legal persons, and whether the benefits claimed are in regard to the Hong Kong - (Mainland) China tax arrangement, or a tax treaty between Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.
The new forms are required …