Our Courses
Three courses, each written for a specific need
Hong Kong Tax Essentials, Cross-Border Tax, and Tax-Aware Retirement Planning. Take one, or work through all three in sequence.
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How we approach tax education
Each Dragon Ledger course is structured as a weekly reading programme, with modules released on a schedule. There are no live sessions to attend — materials are written to be read carefully, worked through at your own pace, and applied to your own situation as you go.
Where relevant, courses include worked examples drawn from Hong Kong Inland Revenue forms and published guidance. We cite our sources, flag where the rules are complex, and are explicit about the boundaries between education and professional advice.
Enrol and gain module access
Course materials become available on enrolment. The first module is released immediately; subsequent modules follow the weekly schedule.
Read, work through examples, apply
Each module contains reading, worked examples, and reflection prompts. Most participants spend two to three hours per week.
Ask questions as they arise
Course questions can be sent to the team at any point. We respond within two working days.
Complete with greater clarity
By the end of each course, participants have a clearer view of their tax position and the questions worth raising with their accountant.
Hong Kong Tax Essentials
A four-week foundations course covering the core tax landscape for Hong Kong residents: salaries tax, property tax, profits tax where relevant, and the common allowances and deductions available to individuals. Written for learners who want to read their own tax return with understanding rather than rely entirely on a bookkeeper. The course avoids edge cases and focuses on what applies to most salary-earning Hong Kong residents aged 40 and above.
Key topics
- Salaries tax: assessment, allowances, deductions
- Property tax and owner-occupier exemptions
- When profits tax applies to individuals
- Reading and understanding BIR60
- Common filing mistakes and how to avoid them
Course Fee
HKD 1,580
Cross-Border Tax for HK Residents
A six-week programme for those with income or assets in more than one jurisdiction — common among Hong Kong residents who have worked overseas or hold property in the UK, Canada, Australia, or mainland China. Topics include residence concepts, double taxation principles, commonly used tax treaties, and the questions to raise with a qualified cross-border adviser. The aim is to help participants identify issues worth discussing, not to replace advice.
Key topics
- Tax residence and its consequences
- Double taxation: how it arises and how treaties help
- UK, Canada, Australia, China: common scenarios
- Overseas property and rental income in HK tax
- Questions to raise with a cross-border adviser
Course Fee
HKD 2,480
Tax-Aware Retirement Planning
A ten-week programme that brings together retirement planning and tax thinking for Hong Kong residents in their 40s and 50s. Modules cover MPF and voluntary contribution treatment, income sources in retirement, property considerations, cross-border concerns for returnees or those leaving Hong Kong, and the interaction between tax planning and estate planning. Each participant develops a written tax map of their current and anticipated situation.
Key topics
- MPF: mandatory and voluntary contributions
- Income sources in retirement and their tax treatment
- Property: holding, selling, and generating rental income
- Leaving or returning to Hong Kong: tax implications
- Estate planning interaction with tax position
- Personal written tax map — your key course output
Course Fee
HKD 3,080
Choose the Right Course
How to decide which course fits your situation
| What you need | HK Tax Essentials | Cross-Border Tax | Retirement Planning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understand your BIR60 and salaries tax | |||
| Assets or income in another country | |||
| Planning for retirement in the next 10–20 years | |||
| MPF and voluntary contribution treatment | |||
| Worked examples using HK tax forms | |||
| Personal written tax map output | |||
| Duration | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 10 weeks |
| Fee (HKD) | 1,580 | 2,480 | 3,080 |
Not sure? Contact us and describe your situation — we will tell you honestly which course makes sense.
Shared Standards
What applies across all three courses
IRD-sourced content
All figures and form references are drawn from current Inland Revenue Department publications. We flag when a figure relates to a prior assessment year.
Annual review
Content is reviewed before each new cohort cycle and updated where thresholds or rules have changed since the previous version.
Clear scope boundaries
Every course is explicit about what it does not cover. We do not stretch beyond our competence, and we direct participants to professional advice where that is the appropriate next step.
Privacy by default
Participant data is used only for course administration. We do not share or sell personal information. PDPO-compliant data practices apply across all programmes.
Direct support
Questions go to a human member of the team, not into an automated system. Responses are considered, not templated.
No conflicts of interest
We do not hold referral arrangements with advisers or financial product providers. Our income comes from course fees only.
Pricing
Transparent, single-fee enrolment
Foundations
HK Tax Essentials
HKD 1,580
Per participant, one-time
- 4 weekly modules
- Worked examples (BIR60)
- Q&A access throughout
- Review period access
Comprehensive
Retirement Planning
HKD 3,080
Per participant, one-time
- 10 weekly modules
- MPF and estate planning
- Personal written tax map
- Q&A access throughout
- Review period access