152000Manufacture of footwear
鞋類製造
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 encompasses the production of various types of footwear, including boots, shoes, sandals, and slippers made from materials such as leather, rubber, and plastic. It also includes the manufacturing of footwear components and parts, as well as specialized footwear containing fur.
This classification includes
- boots or shoes containing fur parts, manufacturing
- loggings, manufacturing
- moulded plastic footwear, manufacturing
- parts for shoes, manufacturing
- rubber footwear, manufacturing
- rubber parts for footwear, manufacturing
- rubber slippers, manufacturing
- sandals, manufacturing
- shoes of genuine leather, manufacturing
- shoes of leather substitutes, manufacturing
- slippers of genuine leather, manufacturing
- slippers of leather substitutes, manufacturing
- sports footwear, manufacturing
- wooden footwear, manufacturing
- wooden heels, manufacturing
- shoes n.e.c., manufacturing
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
LowManufacturing footwear typically requires physical premises and local resources in Hong Kong. Contracts for manufacturing are often negotiated with local suppliers and customers, making it difficult to qualify for offshore treatment. The activity is inherently tied to the local market.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
MANUFACTURE OF FOOTWEAR INCLUDING BOOTS AND SLIPPERS
52/60 characters
Chinese 中文
鞋類製造包括靴子和拖鞋
11/30 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 footwear?
Yes, you may need specific licenses depending on the materials used and local regulations.
What are the tax implications for my footwear business?
Profits from manufacturing in Hong Kong are subject to local corporate tax rates.
Can I export my footwear products?
Yes, you can export your products, but ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a manufacture of footwear 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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