Latest arrangements for Inland Revenue Department's public services
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| Offices | Opening hours |
| Central Enquiry Counter (only for enquiries relating to tax clearance for taxpayers leaving Hong Kong) Business Registration Office* Stamp Office |
From 9am to noon; 1.30pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday |
| Central Telephone Enquiry | From 9am to 12.30pm; 1.30pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday |
The department appeals to members of the public for their understanding that the above services will only be provided at a much reduced scale and that services in all other areas will not be provided at the service counters. They should also be prepared to experience a longer waiting time before they can be served. The department encourages the public to use electronic services to handle tax affairs as much as possible. A list of such services can be found in the department's website at www.ird.gov.hk/eng/ese/index.htm.
Since tax payments, lodgement of objections and holdover applications, and submission of tax returns and information can be made or performed without social contact, the relevant deadlines will not be extended. If members of the public experience difficulties in handling the relevant matters, they should contact the department by electronic means, by post or by fax (www.ird.gov.hk/eng/cu_enqs.htm).
The department will review the situation and make further announcements as necessary.
Ends/Thursday, February 3, 2022
Issued at HKT 21:58
Issued at HKT 21:58
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