Leaving Hong Kong after 17 years!
We've been living in Hong Kong for the past 17 years. We finally decided to break free and live a life off the beaten tracks. Risking it all for a year of adventure and probably of discomfort. It's now time to bid farewell, and little did I know it would be so admin heavy. So here are the things you need to do on top of the usual moving out process if you want to claim your MPF and leave Hong Kong. Please make sure you do all of it at least 1 month or more before your final departure date (more if you need to consolidate MPF accounts, it can take from 3 to 6 weeks for a transfer!) 3 STEPS 1. Inland Revenue: Ensure that your taxes are settled before leaving Hong Kong. Your final paycheck will be withheld by your employer until they receive confirmation from the Inland Revenue (IR) that your tax obligations are cleared. Your employer must complete IR56G If you don’t have an employer at the time of your departure, simply email the IR at taxinfo@ird.gov.hk to noti...