Stock trading fees are charges levied by brokerages when investors buy or sell shares on the stock market. These fees can be in commission, transaction charges or both. In Hong Kong, stock trading fees are typically charged as a percentage of the total value of the trade.
Stock trading fees are not tax-deductible in Hong Kong because they are considered personal expenses and, as such, are not eligible for deduction under the Inland Revenue Ordinance.
However, some circumstances may arise where part of the fee may be deductible. For example, if the fee is charged for advisory services relating to …