“If my Hong Kong company’s profits aren’t generated in Hong Kong, does that mean I don’t have to pay taxes?”—This is a question Qicaiying Consulting is asked every week. The answer becomes more nuanced in 2026: If profits are not generated locally in Hong Kong, you may indeed be exempt from profits tax—but only if you apply for an “offshore exemption” and obtain written consent from the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department. Otherwise, even if the profits appear to come entirely from overseas, you must first complete the audit and tax filing process.

In 2026, the High-Talent Visa program entered a period of stricter review. As the first batch of High-Talent visas began to expire, about half of the holders submitted renewal applications. However, while some successfully obtained a 3-year long-term visa, others were granted only a 1-year short-term visit visa; the difference came down to whether the evidence chain for ”two addresses and two invoices” was complete.

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首批高才通签证到期者中，约有46%未申请续签。这个数字，比任何政策文件都更直白地说明了一个事实：香港人才引进正在从”广撒网”进入”精耕模式”。

The period from August to early September 2026 represents one of the few “golden windows” of policy stability for Hong Kong residency applications. Following the release of the Policy Address in September, industry experts generally predict that the approval criteria will become even more stringent.