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🇭🇰 Hong Kong

A financial hub in the heart of East Asia and a gateway to China.

Territorial tax system: only income generated within Hong Kong is taxable
Low income tax rates: 2-17% personal tax and 16.5% corporate tax
World-class banking system with 160+ licensed banks and strong privacy protections
Startup and crypto-friendly environment with clear regulatory framework
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Hong Kong Citizenship and Naturalization

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Grade:

A-

Global Rank: 42

Dual Citizenship:No

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CategoryDetails
Citizenship by Descent
  • Ancestry Eligibility: Chinese citizens and ethnic Chinese who have settled in Hong Kong before or after the establishment of HKSAR
  • Requirements: Chinese nationality Proof of permanent settlement in Hong Kong Valid travel document Declaration of permanent residence in Hong Kong
Naturalizations
  • Minimum Residency: 7 years
  • Physical Presence: No absence longer than 6 months during the 7-year residency period
  • Language Test: Yes (Cantonese or English)
  • Renounce Original Citizenship: Yes
  • Minor Dependants: Yes
Spouse Naturalization
  • Living in Country: 7 years of residency after marriage Must be married to a Hong Kong permanent resident, maintain continuous residency, and provide proof of genuine relationship
  • Living Abroad: Not applicable Hong Kong residency is required regardless of marital status
  • Language Test: Yes (Cantonese or English), same as standard naturalization
  • Renounce Citizenship: Yes
Birthright Citizenship
  • Description: Hong Kong follows Chinese nationality principles with some modifications
  • Conditions: Born in Hong Kong to at least one parent who is a Chinese citizen Born in Hong Kong to at least one parent who is a permanent resident with Chinese nationality or has settled in Hong Kong Born outside Hong Kong to a parent who is a permanent resident of Chinese nationality
Economic Citizenship (Investment)
  • Allowed: No
  • Investment Requirements: Hong Kong does not offer citizenship by investment directly Investment can qualify for residency under Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (when active) or Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, but not citizenship
  • Restrictions: Investment programs lead to residence permits but not citizenship Must still fulfill standard naturalization requirements after obtaining residency
Other Provisions
  • Child is Citizen: No special naturalization rules for parents of Hong Kong citizen children
  • Specific Nationalities Benefits: Former British Dependent Territories citizens connected to Hong Kong may have Right of Abode status
Citizenship by Exception
  • Allowed: Yes
  • Details: Persons of special achievement or contribution to Hong Kong Stateless persons born in Hong Kong may receive special consideration Chief Executive may waive residency requirements in exceptional cases

Taxation Overview

Personal Tax Overview: Hong Kong 🇭🇰

Key information about personal taxation in Hong Kong

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Taxation system
Territorial tax system
Personal Income Tax Rate (Up to)
17%

Tax Residency

Normal rule: 183 days

Special rule: No information

Special Tax Regime

No information