Hong Kong REITs

Hong Kong Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are companies that own and operate income producing real estate properties. These properties can include office buildings, shopping centers, industrial warehouses, data centers, and apartment buildings, among others.

In Hong Kong REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to investors in the form of dividends. This makes them an attractive option for income-oriented investors.

Hong King REITs

List of Hong Kong REITs by Market Capitalization and Dividend Yield

When evaluating REITs a useful metric to consider is market capitalization which is the total value of a company’s outstanding shares. In general larger REITs tend to have more diversified portfolios and a longer track record of performance. This makes them a safer investment option.

In addition to market capitalization investors may also want to consider the dividend yield of a REIT when evaluating its potential as an investment. The dividend yield is the annual dividend per share divided by the share price.

The below table is a list of REITs listed in Hong Kong

sorted by market cap. Interact with the table to sort and filter as desired.

Hong Kong REITs Dividend and Payout Ratio

The best REITs have a sustainable and dividend. Interact with the chart below by selecting items in the legend that interest you. To filter the chart scroll up the to table to use the search filters.

How to Invest in REITs in Hong Kong

There are three primary ways to invest in Hong Kong REITs:

  1. Purchase shares of companies directly on the Hong Kong Exchange using a broker.
  2. Purchase shares of ETFs that hold Hong Kong real estate companies.
  3. Buy into a fund (hedge fund) that invests in real estate.

How are Hong Kong REIT Dividends Taxed at the Shareholder?

For a Hong Kong citizen dividends received from REITs are generally subject to Hong Kong income tax at the individual’s marginal tax rate ranging from 2% to 17% depending on the level of income.

Withholding tax of 10% that is applied at the source and serves as credit against the individual’s income tax liability. This means that the individual will only need to pay the difference between their marginal tax rate and the 10% withholding tax.

Capital gains from the sale of REIT shares can be either short term or long term: If the shares are held for less than 12 months the gains are taxed as short-term capital gains at the individual’s marginal tax rate. If the shares are held for more than 12 months the gains are taxed as long-term capital gains at a lower rate of 8.25%.

REIT ETFs in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong REITs Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total market cap of all REITs in Hong Kong?

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How much REITs should be in a Retirement Portfolio?

It is difficult to say what percentage should be in a retirement portfolios as this will vary depending on the specific goals and risk tolerance of the investor.

How are REITs Taxed in Hong Kong?

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in Hong Kong must distribute at least 90% of their income to share holders.

Are REITs Tax Free?

REITs are not tax free unless they are held in an account or trust that is structured in a way that allows them to be tax free or tax differed. Please consult with your financial advisor for more information.

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