What is Tax deductible voluntary contributions (TVC)?
TVC is a new form of MPF contribution through which you can save more. Any contributions you make to this TVC account will be treated as a deductible item (up to an annual limit of HKD60,000 contributions) when you report your taxable income. The balance of your TVC account will be available for withdrawal when you retire at 65, or when you meet other withdrawal conditions which are the same as your mandatory contribution accounts.
The main characteristics of TVC are as follows:
- In general, if you are eligible to join a Registered Scheme or if you are a current scheme member of an MPF exempted ORSO scheme, you may open a TVC account. You can find the detailed eligibility requirements here.
- Involvement of employers is not required.
- You may contribute either regularly or as lump sums.
- Balances of TVC account is subject to the same vesting, preservation and withdrawal restrictions applicable to mandatory contributions.
Explore MPF TVC Accounts
Why shall I contribute TVC?
TVC is a tax-efficient way to save more for your retirement. You shall consider contributing to a TVC if you want to:
- Save more and pay less tax – let the Government help you to build up your retirement pot!
- Have flexibility in your saving plan – with TVC, you have the flexibility to contribute as much or as little1 as you wish, and at any time you want.
- Take control – with TVC, you take control on how you invest your money to make the best out of it.
- Enjoy further savings - Receive up to HKD3,000 of bonus rebates from HSBC MPF when you contribute to HSBC MPF’s TVC. (see details here)
1Subject to minimum of HK$300 per month for regular contributions, or HK$1,000 for lump sum contributions.
See more details how TVC can help you here.
What is the difference between employment related Voluntary Contributions, Flexi-Contributions and TVC?
Employee Voluntary Contributions |
Flexi-Contributions |
TVC |
|
---|---|---|---|
Payment method |
via employer payroll |
directly from you |
directly from you |
Payment frequency |
usually regularly |
regularly or lump sum | regularly or lump sum |
Tax-deductible |
N/A |
N/A |
applicable |
Withdrawal condition |
usually at termination of employment |
Anytime* |
same condition as MPF mandatory contributions |
Payment method |
|
Employee Voluntary Contributions |
via employer payroll |
Flexi-Contributions |
directly from you |
TVC |
directly from you |
Payment frequency |
|
Employee Voluntary Contributions |
usually regularly |
Flexi-Contributions |
regularly or lump sum |
TVC |
regularly or lump sum |
Tax-deductible |
|
Employee Voluntary Contributions |
N/A |
Flexi-Contributions |
N/A |
TVC |
applicable |
Withdrawal condition |
|
Employee Voluntary Contributions |
usually at termination of employment |
Flexi-Contributions |
Anytime* |
TVC |
same condition as MPF mandatory contributions |
*Subject to the prevailing terms and conditions set by the MPF provider

How do I enrol TVC account?
We have set up MPF services and procedures help you easily enrol and keep track of your MPF account.

Managing your MPF
Learn how to manage your TVC accrued benefits.

Transferring your TVC
Learn how to transfer your TVC accrued benefits and switch to HSBC MPF.

Withdrawing your TVC accrued benefits
Discover how and when you are eligible to withdraw your TVC accrued benefits.

Default Investment Strategy
Find out more about the MPF default investment arrangement.

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Important information
Important notes
- The information contained here is for reference only and will be updated without notice. The provisions of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance, other applicable legislation/regulations and guidelines or announcements published by the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority shall prevail for any information on MPF system. If you are in doubt about the meaning or the effect of the contents of this website, you should seek independent professional advice.
- lnvestment involves risks. Past per performance is not indicative of future performance. The value of financial instruments, in particular stocks and shares, and any income from such financial instruments, may go down as well as up. For further details including the product features and risks involved, please refer to the MPF Scheme Brochure.