The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong was incorporated in 1972 and its prime objectives are to promote the study of taxation and exchange of information and views on taxation.

The Institute was established on 29th September 1972 by a group of professionals interested in taxation and related matters. It was incorporated under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance as a company limited by guarantee. Initially 34 members subscribed to the Memorandum and Articles of Association. Being a non-profit making professional body, the Institute was approved by the Registrar of Companies under Section 21 of the Companies Ordinance for omission of the word "limited" in its name on 29th January 1981.