HSICDATA
HSIC V2.0Subclass

106200Manufacture of starches and starch products

澱粉及澱粉製品的製造

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 production of starches and various starch-based products derived from raw materials such as rice, potatoes, and maize. It includes the manufacturing of gluten, glucose, maltose, baking powder, and tapioca or its substitutes.

This classification includes

  • baking powder, manufacturing
  • glucose or maltose, manufacturing
  • gluten, manufacturing
  • starches from rice, potatoes, maize etc., manufacturing
  • tapioca and tapioca substitutes prepared from starch, manufacturing

Classified elsewhere

These activities look similar but belong under different codes.

  • production of cane or beet sugar

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

Low

The manufacture of starches and starch products typically requires physical premises and equipment in Hong Kong. Additionally, the products are often sold to local customers or businesses, making it difficult to qualify for offshore treatment.

Business registration wording

Suggested business nature for this activity

English

MANUFACTURE OF STARCHES AND STARCH PRODUCTS

43/60 characters

Chinese 中文

澱粉及澱粉製品的製造

10/30 characters

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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 calendar

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a specific license for manufacturing?

Yes, you may need a manufacturing license depending on the products you produce.

What are the tax implications for my business?

Manufacturing activities in Hong Kong are subject to profits tax unless qualifying for offshore treatment.

Can I export my products easily?

Yes, Hong Kong has a robust logistics infrastructure that facilitates easy export of manufactured goods.

Incorporate in Hong Kong

Starting a manufacture of starches and starch products 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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