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Revise the arrangement of stamp duty collection under the paperless securities market system: This revision aims to optimize the stamp duty collection process under the paperless securities market environment and improve efficiency.Exemption from stamp duty on the transfer of shares or units of real estate investment trusts (REITs): This measure aims to reduce related transaction costs and enhance the market competitiveness of Hong Kong REITs.Extra-large benefits, exemption from stamp duty, celebration, and stability tomorrow?

The Hong Kong SAR Government did welcome the passage of the Stamp Duty Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2024 by the Legislative Council on 11 December 2024. The passage of this Bill means that Hong Kong will implement the following important stamp duty reform measures:Exempt option makers from stamp duty on securities distribution business: By reducing the transaction cost of option makers, this measure helps to improve the efficiency and liquidity of the option market.

Exemption from stamp duty on the transfer of shares or units of real estate investment trusts (REITs): This measure aims to reduce related transaction costs and enhance the market competitiveness of Hong Kong REITs.The Hong Kong SAR Government did welcome the passage of the Stamp Duty Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2024 by the Legislative Council on 11 December 2024. The passage of this Bill means that Hong Kong will implement the following important stamp duty reform measures:Extra-large benefits, exemption from stamp duty, celebration, and stability tomorrow?