Belgique
Hong Kong
Belgique vs Hong Kong
Complete comparison for your tax relocation
Taxation
| Top income tax bracket | 50% | 17% |
| Corporate tax | 25% | 16.5% |
| Capital gains | 0% | 0% |
| VAT | 21% | 0% |
| Tax treaty with France | Yes | Yes |
| Special regime | Statut d'impatrié (RINS) | Taxation territoriale stricte |
| Territorial taxation | No | Yes |
Statut d'impatrié (RINS)
Duration: 5 ans + prolongation possible de 3 ans (total 8 ans)
Depuis 2022, le Régime spécial d'Imposition des Nouveaux Résidents (RINS) remplace l'ancien statut d'impatrié. Il offre une exonération de 30 % de la rémunération brute (plafonnée à 90 000 EUR/an) pour les cadres et chercheurs recrutés à l'étranger.
Taxation territoriale stricte
Duration: Permanente (systeme par défaut)
Hong Kong ne taxe que les revenus de source hongkongaise. Les revenus de source étrangere, dividendes, intérets et plus-values sont totalement exonérés. Il n'y a ni TVA, ni impot sur les plus-values, ni impot sur les successions.
Cost of living
| Monthly cost (single) | 1 400 € | 2 000 € |
| Monthly cost (couple) | 2 200 € | 3 200 € |
| City center rent | 1 000 € | 2 200 € |
| Outside city rent | 700 € | 1 400 € |
Estimated total monthly budget (single, with city center rent)
Belgique is approximately 1 800 € cheaper per month in total.
Quality of life
| Average temperature | 11°C | 23°C |
| Safety | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Health index | 90/100 | 83/100 |
| Internet | 130 Mbps | 280 Mbps |
| Timezone vs Paris | +0h | +7h |
| French-speaking community | Large | Small |
Settling in
| Residence permit delay | 4 months | 2 months |
| Company creation | 4 days | 3 days |
| Bank account | Easy | Easy |
| Political stability | 7.5/10 | 7/10 |
Summary
Belgique
- Top IT: 50% | Corp. tax: 25%
- Cost of living: 1 400 €/mo
- Safety: 7/10 | Health: 90/100
- Regime: Statut d'impatrié (RINS) (5 ans + prolongation possible de 3 ans (total 8 ans))
Hong Kong
- Top IT: 17% | Corp. tax: 16.5%
- Cost of living: 2 000 €/mo
- Safety: 8/10 | Health: 83/100
- Regime: Taxation territoriale stricte (Permanente (systeme par défaut))
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Disclaimer
The tax information presented is based on estimates from public sources (PwC, OECD, government sources). It does not constitute tax or legal advice. Tax rules change regularly and your personal situation may significantly affect the calculation. Consult a qualified professional before making any relocation decision.