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Hong Kong and Norway Sign Tax Deal to Boost Investment

12/16/2025

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Hong Kong signed a comprehensive avoidance of double taxation agreement (CDTA) with Norway, its fourth pact in 2025.
Christopher Hui Ching-yu, Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, signed the agreement in Beijing.
Norway will cut dividend withholding tax for Hong Kong residents from 25% to 5% or 15%.
Hui says the pact will boost investment and expand cooperation in maritime and green finance.

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Hong Kong signed a comprehensive avoidance of double taxation agreement (CDTA) with Norway, its fourth pact in 2025.
Christopher Hui Ching-yu, Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, signed the agreement in Beijing.
Norway will cut dividend withholding tax for Hong Kong residents from 25% to 5% or 15%.
Hui says the pact will boost investment and expand cooperation in maritime and green finance.