TaxAtlas

2-way tax comparison for 2026

Hong Kong vs Singapore

Hong Kong

Asia

90
Personal Tax Score
88
Business Tax Score

Singapore

Asia

85
Personal Tax Score
88
Business Tax Score

Tax, side by side

🇭🇰 Hong Kong
🇸🇬 Singapore
Top Personal Tax Rate
17%Lower
24%
Corporate Tax Rate
16.5%Lower
17%
Capital Gains Tax
0%
0%
Dividend Tax
0%
0%
Foreign Income
Territorial
Territorial
Residency Days
180 days
183 days
Wealth Tax
None
None
Inheritance Tax
None
None
VAT/GST
0%Lower
9%
Withholding (Dividends)
0%
0%
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Living there, side by side

Live score (tax + life)
75/100
77/100
Main expat city
Hong Kong
Singapore
Monthly budget (one person)
~$5,500
~$5,500
Safety
85/100
92/100
Healthcare
88/100
93/100
English
80/100
98/100
Internet
310 Mbps
345 Mbps
Newcomer regime
None
None

Live scores and quality-of-life ratings from the best places to live ranking. Editorial composite ratings; verify before relocating.

🇭🇰
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🇸🇬
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