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The document is a notification form from the Inland Revenue Department for employers to report details of an employee who has commenced employment. It requires specific information about both the employer and employee, including identification numbers, employment terms, and income details. The form must be completed and returned within three months of the employee's start date.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the ir56e in the editor.
Begin by filling in the employer's particulars. Enter the Employer’s File No. or Business Registration No., followed by the name and address of the employer.
Next, provide the employee's details. Start with their full name, ensuring to follow the format: Surname first, then Given Name. Complete all required fields including H.K. Identity Card Number or Passport Number.
Indicate the employee's sex and marital status, and if married, include spouse details as required.
Fill in employment specifics such as date of commencement, terms of employment including monthly rates for fixed income and allowances.
Complete any additional sections regarding non-Hong Kong company payments and share options if applicable.
Finally, ensure all information is accurate before signing and dating the form. Don’t forget to provide a copy to your employee.

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What is IR56G?

56G. INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT. NOTIFICATION. BY AN EMPLOYER OF AN EMPLOYEE WHO IS ABOUT TO DEPART FROM HONG KONG.

What is the difference between IR56G and IR56F?

IR56F vs IR56G IR56F applies when an employee stops working but remains in Hong Kong, while IR56G covers departures from Hong Kong. The table below highlights the key distinctions.

What is IR56E?

IR56E refers to the notification letter filled by the employer about the start of employment of its employees. IR56E is a tax form only for new employees. The employer must submit this form to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) within 3 months of the employees employment.

What is IR56?

The term IR 56 taxpayer is used to identify workers who are responsible for paying their own tax, but are not self- employed contractors. The most common IR 56 taxpayers are private domestic workers, who work part-time, eg: home-helpers caregivers nannies gardeners domestic odd-jobbers.

What is the purpose of the IR56B?

The primary distinctions between IR56B and IR56F lie in their purpose and timing: IR56B: Used for current employees, its a standard form for annual tax reporting of salaries and benefits, integral to the Employers Return process.

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What is the 60 day rule for Hong Kong tax?

Put simply, the 60-day rule says that if you, or your employees, spend no more than 60 days in Hong Kong during a given tax year, you wont owe salaries tax on the income earned during those days.

What is the ir56 guideline?

IR56B is the standard form employers must file each year to report remuneration paid to employees who are still employed as of 31 March or were employed during the assessment year. It applies to all forms of continuous employment, including full-time, part-time, and seconded employees.

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