Do I have to pay stamp duty when I transfer shares?
Last updated: Oct 24, 2026, 15:06 (UTC+08:00)
Yes for Hong Kong and UK companies, and often not for offshore companies. In Hong Kong it is 0.1% on each of the bought and sold notes plus HK$5 on the transfer instrument; in the UK, a paper transfer over £1,000 pays 0.5%. We confirm the position for your transfer before you sign.