🚀 Hong Kong Plans to Implement Crypto Asset Reporting Framework
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According to Foresight News, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is conducting a public consultation on the implementation of a crypto asset reporting framework and amendments related to the Common Reporting Standard. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, emphasized Hong Kong's commitment to international tax cooperation and combating cross-border tax evasion. To fulfill international obligations, the government plans to amend the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Chapter 112) to implement the reporting framework and the revised Common Reporting Standard. This initiative is crucial for maintaining Hong Kong's reputation as an international financial and business hub.
The government aims to complete the necessary local legislative amendments by next year, with the goal of automatically exchanging tax information related to crypto asset transactions with relevant partner jurisdictions starting in 2028. Additionally, the new revised Common Reporting Standard is set to be implemented from 2029. Hong Kong will engage in automatic tax information exchange with suitable partners based on the principle of reciprocity, ensuring that partners meet standards related to data confidentiality and security.#HongKong #CryptoAssets #ReportingFramework #TaxCooperation #CrossBorderTaxEvasion #InlandRevenueOrdinance #CommonReportingStandard #TaxInformationExchange #InternationalFinance #FinancialServices
🚀 Hong Kong Securities Association Advocates for Relaxed Rules in Crypto Asset Reporting Framework
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According to PANews, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association has submitted recommendations to the government, urging a relaxation of certain rules in the implementation of the OECD's Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The association supports the introduction of CARF and the revision of the Common Reporting Standard, which includes mandatory registration for crypto service providers and an expanded scope for transaction reporting.
However, the association suggests reducing requirements for institutions with no reporting activities, enhancing personal data protection, and allowing companies to transfer record-keeping responsibilities to regulated third parties when ceasing operations. The association warns that the current proposal's lack of a cap on account-based penalties and personal liability for directors could increase compliance risks. It recommends establishing clear penalty limits and providing safeguards for companies acting in good faith.
Hong Kong is among the 76 markets committed to implementing CARF and aims to complete the first data exchange by 2028.#HongKong #Securities #CryptoAssets #CARF #OECD #ReportingFramework #DataProtection #Regulation #CryptoServiceProviders #Compliance #CryptoIndustry #Penalties #FinancialRegulation
🚀 Hong Kong to Propose Legislation for Crypto Asset Reporting Framework
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Hong Kong's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau is set to brief on policy measures, according to the official website of the Legislative Council's Financial Affairs Committee. According to Odaily, Secretary Christopher Hui and Deputy Secretary Joseph Chan will attend the briefing. The documents reveal plans to submit legislative proposals to the Legislative Council this year to implement the crypto asset reporting framework and common reporting standards developed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The aim is to automatically exchange tax information related to crypto asset transactions with other tax jurisdictions starting in 2028, to combat cross-border tax evasion and enhance international tax transparency. Public opinions on the legislative proposals are currently being collected.#HongKong #CryptoAssets #Legislation #ReportingFramework #OECD #TaxTransparency #CrossBorderTaxEvasion #LegislativeCouncil #PublicOpinion #CryptoTax