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Audit & Tax Deadline Calculator
Enter your company's year-end month to list key dates such as audit, tax filing and annual return, and how many days are left.
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Your company's year-end and incorporation date
This tool is for Hong Kong limited companies; sole proprietorships and partnerships have different tax arrangements, so please WhatsApp us to enquire.
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Key Deadlines
Key Deadlines for Hong Kong Limited Companies
You can look at the main deadlines even without calculating.
| Item | Usual deadline | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Profits Tax Return (BIR51) | Issued by the IRD in early April each year, due within 1 month of issue | A new company's first return generally has 3 months |
| Block extension: December year-end | 15 August of the following year | Tax representative must be appointed |
| Block extension: March year-end | 15 November of the same year | Tax representative must be appointed |
| April to November year-end | About 30 April | Generally no additional extension |
| Annual Return (NAR1) | Within 42 days after the anniversary of incorporation | HK$105 if on time; HK$870 up to HK$3,480 if late |
| Distribution of financial statements to shareholders | Within 9 months after year-end | Applies to private companies generally |
A limited company's financial statements generally must be audited by a licensed accountant and filed together with the tax return. Actual deadlines are subject to the IRD's annual announcement, the Companies Registry and the company's articles. References: Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKICS) statutory filing deadlines table and Chan & Chung company tax guide.
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