PE Chatter video series

Unveiling trends, Reshaping opportunities

PE Chatter, a series launched by PwC China, is dedicated to share insightful perspectives on the Private Equity and Venture Capital (PEVC) industry. Through various mediums, including videos, this platform provides an in-depth exploration of the latest trends and hot topics shaping the PE landscape.

Subject matter experts from diverse professional fields within PwC collaborate to provide their extensive experience and expertise to PE fund managers and investors, enabling them to gain a holistic understanding of the entire PE cycle, encompassing fund-setup and fundraising, investment, portfolio management and exits. By sharing multiple analyses and facilitating knowledge sharing, our objective is to “unveil trends and reshape opportunities” in the PE industry.

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^{* In response to recent international tax law changes, the Hong Kong tax system has undergone significant reform. Please note that since the recording of this video, two important tax legislative bills have been passed into law in Hong Kong.}

^{The Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Taxation on Foreign-sourced Disposal Gains) Ordinance 2023 (FSIE Ordinance 2023) was enacted on 8 December 2023 and has come into operation since 1 January 2024, expanding the scope of assets in relation to foreign-sourced disposal gains to cover assets other than equity interests. With the further refinements to the FSIE regime, we are hopeful that Hong Kong will be removed from the watchlist after the meeting held by the European Union (EU) in February 2024 to update its lists on tax cooperation.}

^{The Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Disposal Gain by Holder of Qualifying Equity Interests) Ordinance 2023 was enacted on 15 December 2023 to provide for a tax certainty enhancement scheme for Onshore Disposal Gains. The implementation of the Enhancement Scheme is a welcome move in providing tax certainty to taxpayers bringing their business expansion and restructuring activities onshore and further enhancing Hong Kong’s appeal as an international business and investment centre.}