211200Manufacture of western medicine, diagnostic and therapeutic medicaments, and medical and nursing preparations
西藥、診治用藥檢劑及醫護材料的製造
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 subclass covers the manufacturing of western medicines, which includes the production of diagnostic and therapeutic medicaments. It also encompasses the creation of medical and nursing preparations used in healthcare settings.
This classification includes
- diagnostic and therapeutic medicaments, manufacturing
- medical and nursing preparations, manufacturing
- western medicines, 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
LowThis activity involves manufacturing processes that are typically conducted within Hong Kong. The products are likely to be sold to local customers or require local licenses, making it difficult to qualify for offshore tax treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
MANUFACTURE OF WESTERN MEDICINES AND PREPARATIONS
49/60 characters
Chinese 中文
西藥及醫護材料製造
9/30 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
What licenses do I need?
You will need a pharmaceutical manufacturing license from the Department of Health to operate legally.
Are there specific regulations?
Yes, the manufacture of medicines is regulated under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance and other health regulations.
How is tax treated for this activity?
Profits from manufacturing in Hong Kong are subject to local corporate tax rates, with no offshore exemptions.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a manufacture of western medicine, diagnostic and therapeutic medicaments, and medical and nursing preparations 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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