Tax Advisory Services in Hong Kong Urged to Support Mainland Expansion

Hong Kong tax advisory services should expand to meet demand from mainland Chinese companies entering overseas markets, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Chairman Frederick Ma Si-hang said.

Speaking at the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council Regional Regulatory Forum 2026, Ma said accountants and tax advisers would play an increasingly important role in international expansion planning and the management of cross-border tax obligations.

He said the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council would continue strengthening its role as a connector and value creator for the profession.

Ma described accounting as a pillar of Hong Kong's international financial centre and said the profession contributed nearly 27% of the city's GDP.

The comments point to growing demand for cross-border compliance and advisory expertise.