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The document outlines the new stamping procedures for agreements and assignments introduced by the Inland Revenue Department's Stamp Office in Hong Kong, effective from August 2, 2004. It details methods for stamping, including electronic applications and conventional stamping, along with the introduction of a stamp certificate that holds the same legal status as traditional stamps. The document also specifies new forms required for various types of property instruments and notes obsolete forms due to the changes. Additionally, it provides information on service hours and application processes.

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How much is the adjudication fee?

If an instrument of transfer is executed, a stamp duty of $5 is required. If a declaration of trust is executed, an adjudication fee of $50 is payable.

What is the penalty for late stamping in Hong Kong?

Late stamping will incur a penalty of up to a maximum of 10 times of the original amount of stamp duty.

What is the stamp duty group relief?

Relief from stamp duty is available where beneficial ownership of stock or marketable securities is transferred between two bodies corporate that are members of the same stamp duty group provided that anti-avoidance provisions do not apply to bar relief.

What are the conditions for Section 45 stamp duty relief?

However, section 45 of the Stamp Duty Ordinance (SDO) provides an intra-group exemption for such transfers from one associated body corporate to another [], where in each case the bodies are associated, that is to say, one is beneficial owner of not less than 90 per cent of the issued share capital of the other, or

What is the stamp duty for share transfer?

For the transfer or acquisition of shares, a transfer of share document has to be signed. The buyer or transferee must pay a stamp duty of 0.2% on the shares purchase price or net asset value (NAV) (whichever is higher).

What is Section 45 of the Stamp Duty Ordinance?

Subject to the conditions set out in section 45 of the Stamp Duty Ordinance (the Ordinance), stamp duty relief is available for the transfer of immovable property or shares from one associated body corporate to another.

Where can I stamp my tenancy agreement in Hong Kong?

You can stamp a tenancy agreement via the Internet, by post or in person at the Stamp Office of the Inland Revenue Department. Both the landlord and tenant are liable to pay stamp duty. Subject to individual arrangement, the stamp duty payment is usually shared between the landlord and the tenant.

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