Invoicing in Hong Kong

How to invoice in Hong Kong

HKD, no general sales tax, BR number, FPS. Hong Kong invoices are simpler than most. Here is exactly what to include and what your client will look for.

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The shape of a Hong Kong invoice

Hong Kong has no general VAT, GST, or sales tax, so the invoice is structurally lighter than in most jurisdictions. A clean Hong Kong invoice typically shows:

•Your company name and address
•Your Business Registration (BR) number
•A unique invoice number and the date of issue
•The customer's name and address
•Description, quantity, unit price per line
•The total payable in HKD (or another currency, with a clearly noted exchange rate where applicable)
•Payment terms and bank or FPS details

For general business and tax context, see Inland Revenue Department: Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong-specific fields JupiterInvoice handles

BR number, no sales tax to charge

Save your Business Registration number to your sender profile once. No GST or VAT field to fill: tax label is hidden by default for HK senders.

HKD, FPS, and bank fields

Add your FPS identifier (phone, email, or FPS ID) for instant local pay. Local account number with click-to-copy. SWIFT for international clients.

USD, CNY, and the regional mix

Many Hong Kong businesses bill regional clients in USD or CNY. Multi-currency support with a clearly noted exchange rate handles it on the same invoice template.

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The bits that actually slow Hong Kong invoices down

The local format is light. The friction is regional.

Clients in mainland China asking for fapiao

Hong Kong invoices are not fapiao. Mainland clients sometimes confuse the two. A clean HK invoice with BR number and clear company stamp covers most B2B; if your client needs a fapiao, that is a mainland-China issuance and a different document.

Currency expectations across the region

Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and the UK clients often expect different currencies and bank rails. Per-invoice currency and SWIFT details on the invoice keep that clean.

Slow corporate AP

Larger HK corporates and multinational regional HQs can still be slow. Recipient editing lets your client's AP team add PO numbers and approve in the same link.

Cross-border FPS limitations

FPS is excellent for local instant pay. For cross-border (US, EU, UK clients), SWIFT remains the rail. The invoice should show both, not force a choice.

Hong Kong invoicing FAQ

Does Hong Kong have GST or VAT?

No. Hong Kong does not have a general sales tax, GST, or VAT. Invoices typically show a clean total without a separate tax line. There are specific stamp duties and other levies for particular transactions, but everyday B2B invoices do not include a sales tax component.

What is a Business Registration (BR) number?

A Business Registration number is the unique identifier issued to every business operating in Hong Kong by the Inland Revenue Department. It is not strictly required on every invoice, but it is commonly expected on B2B invoices so the customer can verify your business.

Are Hong Kong invoices the same as Chinese fapiao?

No. A fapiao is a tax-receipt document issued under the mainland China tax system and is governed by mainland authorities. Hong Kong, as a separate jurisdiction, issues its own commercial invoices. If your mainland customer needs a fapiao, that is a separate, mainland-side issuance.

Can I invoice a Hong Kong client in USD or another foreign currency?

Yes. There is no requirement that HK invoices be in HKD. USD, CNY, EUR, and GBP invoices are common. JupiterInvoice supports multi-currency and historical FX by invoice date.

What is the best way for a Hong Kong client to pay an invoice?

For instant local pay: the Faster Payment System (FPS) using an FPS ID, email, or phone number. For traditional local pay: bank transfer using local account details. For overseas clients: SWIFT details. Cards via Stripe are common as a fallback.

How long do I have to keep invoices for the IRD?

The IRD generally requires business records, including invoices, to be retained for at least seven years. JupiterInvoice retains every version of every invoice indefinitely.

A note on what this is. This page is a plain-English orientation to invoicing in Hong Kong, not tax advice. The authoritative source for current rules is the Inland Revenue Department. For anything that materially affects your tax position, talk to a Hong Kong-based CPA.