Focuses on Hong Kong tax compliance and advisory and dispute resolution with the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department
Expert in cross-border M&A tax advisory and due diligence
Hong Kong
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Ansel Yip is a Senior Director with Alvarez & Marsal Tax in Hong Kong. He brings 13 years of experience with Hong Kong tax. His primary areas of concentration are Hong Kong tax compliance and advisory, dispute resolution with the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department, and cross-border M&A tax advisory and due diligence.
Mr. Yip has worked with clients in various industries, including private equity, family offices, real estate, logistics, and healthcare.
Most recently at A&M, Mr. Yip played a key role in providing tax advisory services and ensuring optimal tax outcomes. He conducted a tax analysis, developed strategies, and assisted with project execution, guiding the client through complex tax issues and achieving substantial tax savings.
Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Yip spent 10 years at a Big Four firm, serving as a trusted advisor to clients, managing tax audits and providing comprehensive tax planning solutions.
Mr. Yip earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). He is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) and participates in the taxation committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC). A native speaker of Cantonese and Hakka, Mr. Yip is also fluent in Mandarin and English.
ASC 740 underlies compliance and tax planning. Key tax law changes and regulatory updates this quarter impact income tax provisions and financial disclosures.
On 27 December 2024, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Deductions for Leased Premises Reinstatement and Allowances for Buildings and Structures) Ordinance 2024 (the Bill) was gazetted to implement two enhancement measures.
On 20 December 2024, the Hong Kong government published the Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024 (the Bill) in the Government Gazette to implement the inward company re-domiciliation regime (the Regime).
On 25 November 2024, The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) issued a consultation paper which address the highly anticipated enhancements to Hong Kong’s Preferential Tax Regimes for privately offered funds, family-owned investment vehicles and carry interest concession regime.
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