Date:
29.07.2025
Reading time:
5 minutes
Author:
Daniil Kadyrov
Managing Partner
Hong Kong IRD Extends Annual Report Submission Deadline for Companies with December Financial Year-End (2024-25 Period)
Date:
29.07.2025
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5 minutes
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