New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) (新資本投資者入境計劃)

New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES) is a residence route in Hong Kong (Investitori / golden visa). Net assets ≥HKD 30m for prior 2 yrs; invest ≥HKD 27m in permissible assets (shares, bonds, funds, deposits capped; residential property counted up to HKD 10m) + HKD 3m into CIES Investment Portfolio; 2+3+3-yr visas. Visa fee HKD 230/person.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Hong Kong

Ordinarily resides in HK (habitual home, family) → TRC; else >180 days in year or >300 in 2 consecutive years

Territorial: no tax on foreign income, dividends, capital gains; salaries tax only on HK employment

Residence certificate: IRD certificate of resident status for treaty use

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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Requirements at a glance

The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 3'078'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 7 years.

How holders are taxed

Territorial: no tax on dividends, capital gains or foreign income; salaries tax ≤15–16%.

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

Categoria	Investitori / golden visa
Investimento	CHF 3'078'000
Tasse (famiglia)	CHF 70
Reddito / anno	—
Patrimonio	CHF 3'078'000
Soggiorno min.	0
Residenza perm.	7
Cittadinanza	—
Lavoro	yes
Ammessi	all (some restrictions for PRC residents)
Imposte	Territorial: no tax on dividends, capital gains or foreign income; salaries tax ≤15–16%.
Stato al	2026-10

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