HKEX to Enable RMB Payment for Stamp Duty and Trading-Related Fees

On 17 July 2026, HKEX welcomed the Government’s gazettal of the Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance 2026, allowing stamp duty on dual-counter stocks traded at the RMB counter to be calculated and paid in RMB.

HKEX will also facilitate payment of Trading-Related Fees — including SFC and AFRC Transaction Levies and trading fees — in RMB.

The move streamlines settlement for Exchange Participants, enhances RMB market accessibility, and supports potential future inclusion of the RMB counter in Southbound Stock Connect.

Implementation is subject to regulatory approvals and market readiness.