Is there a different taxation system living in HK but working in China?

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    Is there a different taxation system living in HK but working in China?

    Hi All,

    I'm a headhunter/recruiter from Malaysia. I have a candidate who is supposed to join a HK-based Multinational company but is required to work in China almost 90% of his time. He told me that the tax rate is higher for such arrangement, i.e. tax rate of 30% instead of the normal 16%-17% if he were to work within HK.

    Please advise. Thank you.


    Regards,
    Jess


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    I believe that is true, in general. Although I think PRC tax is 40%, not 30%.
    It is also possible he will pay both taxes.
    Is he paid by the HK or PRC company?


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    Thanks for your reply.

    His salary is paid by the HK company.


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    Well, you now are outside my limited experiences.
    Being paid by the HK company will probably result in HK taxes.
    On the PRC side, I think this hinges on the number of days spent working in China. Go over 183 and you'll probably get PRC taxes.
    I have to put up a similar post because I am getting confusing signals on my situation also. Almost like nobody does this.