107904Manufacture of spices, sauces and condiments
食用香料、醬油及調味品的製造
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 various spices, sauces, and condiments, including items such as chilli paste, gourmet powders, mustard, pepper, and soy sauce. It encompasses the entire manufacturing process from raw ingredient preparation to the final packaging of these flavoring products.
This classification includes
- chilli-paste, manufacturing
- gourmet powder, manufacturing
- mustard, manufacturing
- pepper, manufacturing
- soy and sauce, manufacturing
- soya sauce, manufacturing
- spices, manufacturing
Licences and approvals
What this activity needs to operate
Activities under this code trigger the following licensing regimes. Emerhub prepares and files each application on your behalf.
Food Factory Licence
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD)
Required for premises where food is prepared for sale for human consumption off the premises, under the Food Business Regulation (Cap. 132X). Covers operations such as central kitchens, takeaway food preparation, sauce and noodle making, roasted meat production and similar processing. A provisional licence option is available.
- Processing time
- FEHD guide flow: consulted departments reply within 24 working days of referral; letter of requirements issued within 7 working days of confirmation that the premises are suitable; full licence approval steps within 2 to 8 working days after compliance is confirmed
Official sourceVerified 2026-07-14
Offshore profits claim feasibility
LowThe manufacture of spices, sauces, and condiments typically requires physical premises in Hong Kong for production. Additionally, products are often sold to local customers or distributed within the region, making the activity closely tied to Hong Kong operations.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
MANUFACTURE OF SPICES, SAUCES AND CONDIMENTS
44/60 characters
Chinese 中文
食用香料醬油及調味品製造
12/30 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 manufacture sauces?
Yes, you may need food safety and health licenses to manufacture sauces in Hong Kong.
What are the tax implications for my business?
Profits from manufacturing are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, as the activity is conducted locally.
Can I export my products without local sales?
Yes, you can export products, but local operations and sales may still affect tax obligations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a manufacture of spices, sauces and condiments 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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