AMCHAM GST: Good or Bad for Hong Kong? Pro-sales tax panelists: . Martin Glass, Deputy Secretary of the Financial Services Bureau, HKSAR Government . David Stevens, Second Partner, KPMG Tax Ltd and Partner, KPMG Australia Anti-sales tax panelists: . Stephen Brown, Director, Kim Eng Securities Hong Kong Limited . Andrew Work, Executive Director and co-founder, Lion Rock Institute Moderator: David Sutherland, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Asia Ltd and AmCham Taxation Committee Chair    Wednesday, September 27, 2006 Trade & Investment and Taxation Committees The Hong Kong Government has launched a nine-month public consultation on its proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST). Facing financial and budgetary pressures, the Government suggests collecting a tax on all goods and services but intends to provide tax refunds to visitors. What would be the effect on the purchasing power of Hong Kong residents? How would a GST affect Hong Kong's economy? Four eminent panelists will debate the merits and disadvantages of Hong Kong's proposed GST tax during this meeting. Take the opportunity to develop and contribute your views. If you're unsure, this compelling discussion will help you decide. If you're already decided, this lively and timely event is sure to galvanize you into action. Contents of speeches hosted by AMCHAM are independent of and, do not necessarily reflect the views of officers, governors or members of the Chamber. Venue The Island Shangri-La HK Ballroom B (L5) Pacific Place, Supreme Court Hong Kong Time 12:00noon Cocktails 12:30pm Lunch SHARP 1:05pm Speech 2:00pm Close Inquiries and booking Mandy Ho / Carol Au Tel: (852) 2526 0165 Fax: (852) 2810 1289 Email: cau@amcham.org.hk Mail: Events Dept AMCHAM 1904 Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Rd, Hong Kong Member Fee Non Member Fee Corporate Table HK$400 HK$500 HK$5,000 (10-12 pax) MEDIA WELCOME For media inquiries, please contact Pamela Ngai Email: pngai@amcham.org.hk Tel: (852) 2530 6915 Fax: (852) 2810 1289  AMCHAM Member              Non AMCHAM Member                            Total HK$ Date         :                                                              Crossed check #                           payable to        Name       :                                                              The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Job Title   :                                                              Bank :                                                                                      Company :                                                              Charge to: AMEX / Diners / Visa / MasterCard Nature of Business:                                               Cardholder's Name :                                                                Address  :                                                              Card #                                                                                                                                                                     Issuing Bank :                                        Exp Date :        /         Tel           :                             Fax  :                         Signature : Email        :                                                              Website   :                                                              (Not valid unless signed) Membership in AMCHAM is in an individual basis. Fellow employees who are not AMCHAM Members and other guests may enroll at non-member fees. Once received, bookings are considered confirmed. No-shows will be charged. Substitution of non-members may be made at the non-member price. All cancellations must be notified in writing at least one working day for events and six working days for conferences & workshops. When Typhoon 8 (or above) or Black Rainstorm Signal is hoisted, all events will be cancelled.
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