275000Manufacture of domestic electric appliances
家用電器的製造
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 manufacturing of various domestic electric appliances designed for household use. It includes the production of items such as refrigerators, air-conditioners, heaters, and kitchen appliances like coffee makers and dishwashers.
This classification includes
- ceiling fans or bath fans, manufacturing
- coffee makers, manufacturing
- cookers and hotplates, manufacturing
- dishwashers, manufacturing
- domestic air-conditioners manufacturing
- domestic fans, manufacturing
- domestic refrigerators, manufacturing
- electric blankets, manufacturing
- electric heater for aquarium, manufacturing
- electric irons, manufacturing
- electric space heaters, manufacturing
- electric water heaters, manufacturing
- electrical floor polishers, manufacturing
- gas stoves, manufacturing
- grinders, blenders and juice squeezers, manufacturing
- household ovens, manufacturing
- kerosene stoves, manufacturing
- microwave ovens, manufacturing
- parts for domestic electrical appliances, manufacturing
- pressure stoves, manufacturing
- toasters, manufacturing
- vacuum cleaner, manufacturing
- washing and drying machines, manufacturing
- domestic electrical appliances n.e.c., manufacturing
- electric shavers, electric toothbrushes and other electric personal care device, manufacturing
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- commercial type cooking equipment, manufacturing
- commercial type laundry equipment, manufacturing
- commercial ventilation and exhaust fans, manufacturing
- dry cleaning and pressing equipment, manufacturing
- household-type sewing machines, manufacturing
- industrial refrigerators and freezers, 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
LowThe manufacture of domestic electric appliances is inherently tied to Hong Kong premises and local regulations. Most contracts are negotiated and executed within Hong Kong, making it difficult to qualify for offshore tax treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
MANUFACTURE OF DOMESTIC ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
43/60 characters
Chinese 中文
家用電器的製造
7/30 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 appliances?
Yes, you need to comply with local regulations and obtain necessary permits for manufacturing electric appliances.
What are the tax implications for my business?
Manufacturing in Hong Kong is subject to local tax laws. Profits generated from local sales will be taxed accordingly.
Can I export my products without restrictions?
Yes, you can export manufactured products, but ensure compliance with export regulations and standards.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a manufacture of domestic electric appliances 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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