Hong Kong Passes Crypto Tax Reporting Law, With Data Collection Starting in 2027

Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and Amended Common Reporting Standard) Bill 2026 on November 4, implementing the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). Under the new law, relevant crypto-asset service providers will be required to collect transaction information starting in 2027, with Hong Kong beginning automatic exchanges of crypto-related tax information with partner jurisdictions in 2028.The amended Common Reporting Standard (CRS) will take effect in 2028, with automatic exchanges of financial account information under the updated standard beginning in 2029. Hong Kong’s Financial Services and the Treasury Secretary Christopher Hui said the legislation aims to strengthen international tax transparency and combat cross-border tax evasion.