Early MPF Withdrawal from another country - Left Hong Kong already

[Shomac]

Has anyone encountered a situation where they had to leave Hong Kong permanently but were not able to withdraw their MPF and also get a Tax release from IRD.

Would appreciate any help/advice/steps one should follow to make sure they do not get into any Tax issues but also are able to withdraw the MFP from home country.

[shri]

Might be good if you gave some more context.

- Did MPF deny you your withdrawal? Which would lead to - do you have full residency / employment visa etc at your new location and you're able to let MPF know that you have no intention of returning?

- Did you file your final return with IRD?

Without context it is an exercise in mind reading and speculation..

[Shomac]

My bad...

- Did MPF deny you your withdrawal? Which would lead to - do you have full residency / employment visa etc at your new location and you're able to let MPF know that you have no intention of returning?
Answer: 1) Never applied for MPF withdrawal, so never had I let MPF know that I have no intentions of returning to HK.
2) Moved back to home country where I do not need employment visa.

- Did you file your final return with IRD?
Answer: No I haven't

[shri]

MPF withdrawal should be easy if you have returned to your home country.


https://www.mpfa.org.hk/en/mpf-syste...rly-withdrawal

Might also want to contact your trustees (MPF provider) and ask them what sort of forms / documentation they need from you esp if you're already overseas.

[Pauljoecoe]

As said above, I think you need to contact your MPF provider in the first instance. (HSBC. Manulife.... whoever yours is with)

The problems I see are making the legal declaration that you are leaving Hong Kong permanently. In HK you have to go to a local office and have this declaration witnessed. This document is then submitted to the MPF provider. Whether this can be done remotely I am not sure.

I am not sure how not having completed your final tax returns will affect this. Do you owe any Hong Kong tax?