🇭🇰 Hong Kong — PYHK ECP Configuration Framework

Module: PYHK | Molga: 45 | Currency: HKD | Region: APAC
Field
Detail
Statutory
MPF (5%+5% capped HKD 1,500), Salaries Tax, IR56B/E/F, eMPF
Tax
Standard Rate 15% or Progressive 2-17%
Key Feature
MPF eMPF Platform & Salaries Tax
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Banks
HSBC HK, Bank of China HK, Hang Seng Bank

Hong Kong-Specific Configuration

MPF (Mandatory Provident Fund)

  • MPF rate: 5% EE + 5% ER on relevant income
  • Mandatory contribution cap: HKD 1,500/month (based on HKD 30,000 ceiling)
  • Minimum relevant income: HKD 7,100/month
  • eMPF Platform migration: All schemes migrating to eMPF platform by 2025
  • Configure IT0169 for MPF scheme, trustee, and employee account

Salaries Tax

  • Standard Rate: 15% flat on net chargeable income
  • Progressive rates: 2% (0-50K), 6% (50-100K), 10% (100-150K), 14% (150-200K), 17% (>200K)
  • Annual Assessment: Employer files BIR56A (Employer's Return) + IR56B (Employee) by April 30
  • IR56E: employer notification of new employment (within 3 months)
  • IR56F: employer notification when employee ceases employment

Chapter 5.5: HK Statutory

  • Mandatory Provident Fund monthly contribution and enrollment
  • IR56B: annual salary return to IRD for each employee
  • eMPF submission: electronic MPF contribution data
  • Statutory Holiday Pay: 13 statutory holidays per year
  • Severance Pay: 2/3 month salary × years of service (for redundancy); maximum HKD 390,000