Managing Hong Kong Tax Exposure: Navigating FSIE and Offshore Profits Claims

As Hong Kong continues to strengthen its international tax framework and align with global tax transparency standards, businesses engaged in cross-border activities should carefully assess the tax treatment of their foreign-sourced income and the robustness of their current structures.

Join Jennifer Lu, Managing Director and Head of Tax Advisory Services at Ascentium Hong Kong, for a practical seminar exploring the latest developments in Hong Kong's Foreign-Sourced Income Exemption (FSIE) regime and offshore profits claims. The session will help business owners, finance leaders, and tax professionals understand the key distinctions between these two tax frameworks, evaluate potential Hong Kong tax exposures, and identify the operational substance and supporting documentation required to substantiate their tax positions.

• Time:  Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 4:00–5:30 PM HKT
• Venue: Ascentium Hong Kong Office (6/F, Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong)

Key Topics Covered:

• Overview of Hong Kong's territorial tax system and the offshore profits claim regime
• Scope of income covered under the FSIE regime and available exemption pathways
• Key differences between FSIE treatment and offshore profits claims
• Cross-border tax considerations, including overseas tax exposure and permanent establishment risks
• Practical case studies, common IRD challenges, and best practices for supporting tax positions

Who Should Attend:

This seminar is designed for:

• CFOs, finance managers, tax professionals, and business leaders managing cross-border operations
• Companies using Hong Kong as a regional headquarters, holding, or investment platform
• Businesses receiving overseas dividends, interest, investment gains, or IP-related income
• Executives reviewing their Hong Kong structure, tax efficiency, and compliance arrangements

Registration Notes:

This seminar is free of charge, but advance registration is required. As seats are limited, registrations are subject to confirmation by the organizing team.

We encourage you to submit any relevant questions you would like the speaker to answer at the session: shanshan.liu@dezshira.com.