011000Growing of vegetables, melons, flowers and other non-perennial crops
瓜菜、花卉及其他非多年生農作物的種植
Why 6 digits?
HSIC subclasses are 6 digits. The first four match the international ISIC class; Hong Kong adds a two-digit local suffix for finer detail, especially across its import and export trade, so a code steps from a 4-digit class straight to a 6-digit subclass. More on the HSIC structure.
This activity involves the cultivation of a variety of non-perennial crops, including vegetables, melons, and flowers. It encompasses the growing of various plants such as cereals, legumes, and oil seeds, as well as cut flowers and pot plants.
This classification includes
- growing of cereals
- growing of fibre crops
- growing of flowers (including cut flowers)
- growing of leguminous crops
- growing of maize
- growing of oats
- growing of oil seeds
- growing of pot plants
- growing of rice
- growing of rye
- growing of sorghum
- growing of sugar cane
- growing of tobacco
- growing of vegetables and melons, roots and tubers
- growing of wheat
Licences and approvals
What this activity needs to operate
No sector-specific licence applies to this activity. It can be set up as a standard Hong Kong company without extra regulatory approvals. Premises-based or product-based permits can still apply case by case; Emerhub confirms the exact position during scoping.
Offshore profits claim feasibility
LowThis activity is inherently tied to Hong Kong as it involves growing crops that require local land and climate conditions. Contracts for the sale of produce are typically negotiated and concluded within Hong Kong, making it difficult to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
GROWING OF VEGETABLES, MELONS AND OTHER NON-PERENNIAL CROPS
59/60 characters
Chinese 中文
種植瓜菜花卉及其他非多年生農作物
16/30 characters
Standard compliance
Compliance every Hong Kong company shares
Beyond anything specific to this activity, every Hong Kong company handles two-tiered profits tax, the annual return (Form NAR1) within 42 days of its incorporation anniversary, audited accounts, MPF enrolment for staff, and a company secretary. Emerhub runs all of it on your behalf.
See the full Hong Kong compliance calendarFrequently asked questions
Do I need a license to grow crops?
Yes, you may need specific agricultural licenses depending on the type of crops and scale of operation.
What are the tax implications for my farming business?
Profits from agricultural activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, with no special exemptions for farming.
Can I operate my farm without a physical presence?
No, a physical presence is required for growing crops, as they need local land and resources.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a growing of vegetables, melons, flowers and other non-perennial crops business in Hong Kong?
Emerhub incorporates your company, registers the business nature above with the IRD, files every licence application, and runs your company secretary and compliance calendar. You provide the documents; Emerhub handles every government interaction.
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