All donations should be made payable to "The University of Hong Kong". Donations to The University of Hong Kong, under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, are tax-deductible as it is an educational institution of a public character (Cap 1053 University of Hong Kong Ordinance). Donations are cumulative. Donations over HK$20,000 are eligible for HKU Foundation memberships
In line with the University's sustainability initiatives and be more environmentally friendly, official donation receipts will be issued to donors in electronic format via email with effect from July 1, 2017. To facilitate monthly donors in their tax return filing, electronic official donation receipts will be provided in April every year.
Tax-exemption
Donation Receipts
The University welcomes charitable gifts from overseas. Donations from Canadian, UK and US donors are eligible for tax deduction/relief in their respective countries, and may also count towards membership of the HKU Foundation.
From Overseas
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HKU is prescribed by the Canada Revenue Agency (previously known as Canada Customs and Revenue Agency) as a qualified donee outside Canada.
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Canadian citizens and corporations can contribute directly to HKU and official receipts will be issued for tax deduction purposes under the Income Tax Act of Canada.
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Please provide full name and address in Canada, and use cheques or credit cards issued by Canadian banks.
Canada Prescribed University
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Friends of HKU was initiated by HKU alumni in the US and incorporated in December 1999 as a not-for-profit charitable organisation based in the United States under the US Internal Revenue Code, Section 501 (c)(3).
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It facilitates donations from US citizens (or residents), as well as corporations and foundations, in support of HKU's various development programmes.
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Donations made via the Friends of HKU are eligible for US tax deductions.
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To learn more about ways to give and other details, please visit: usfriends.hku.hk
Friends of the University of Hong Kong, Ltd ("Friends of HKU")
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The UK Friends of HKU was initiated by HKU alumni in the UK. It is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in England and Wales in June 2018 with the Registered Charity Number 1178832. Donations to UK Friends of HKU are eligible for UK Gift Aid.
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The mission of the UK Friends of HKU is to support the advancement of education connected with HKU and its past and present students. It facilitates donations from organisations and individuals in the UK to support the various development programmes of HKU.
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Donations to UK Friends of HKU are eligible for UK Gift Aid.
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To learn more about ways to give and other details, please visit: ukfriends.hku.hk/support-us
UK Friends of HKU
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