How to calculate stamp duty for Hong Kong property purchase.
The calculation of stamp duty when buying HK property is something many people are confused about. I was asked about this some time ago, and there was also a recent comment on this topic on my Park Island blog topic: What will HK property prices do suggesting that the current tax system on HK property made Park Island quite desirable in terms of value for money. I'll try to provide a guide to HK property stamp duty in a simple way for readers. First, you need to look at the value of the HK property you are buying. Below are the stamp duties to pay on buying Hong Kong property. Legally, its the buyer who pays, although you can negotiate for the seller to cover some or all of it, but as far as the HK Inland Revenue Department is concerned the buyer must pay it: Amount or value of the consideration Rate Exceeds Does not exceed $2,000,000 1.5% $2,000,000 $2,176,470 $30,000 + 20% of excess over $2,000,000 $2,176,470 ...