281700Manufacture of office machinery and equipment (except computers and peripheral equipment)
辦公室機械設備的製造(電腦及其周邊設備除外)
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 types of office machinery and equipment that are not classified as computers or peripheral devices. It includes the production of items such as calculators, cash registers, photocopy machines, typewriters, and office-type binding equipment, as well as other office machinery and equipment not elsewhere classified.
This classification includes
- blackboards and white boards, manufacturing
- calculators, electronic or not, manufacturing
- cash registers, manufacturing
- office-type binding equipment, manufacturing
- photocopy machines, manufacturing
- typewriter, manufacturing
- office machinery and equipment n.e.c. (excluding computer and communication equipment), manufacturing
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- communication equipment, manufacturing
- computers and peripheral equipment, 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 office machinery and equipment typically requires physical presence in Hong Kong for production. Contracts are usually negotiated locally, and the products are often sold to HK customers or businesses. This ties the activity closely to the local market.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
MANUFACTURE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT
31/60 characters
Chinese 中文
辦公室設備的製造
8/30 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?
Yes, you may need specific licenses depending on the type of machinery and equipment you manufacture.
What are the tax implications?
Profits from manufacturing in Hong Kong are subject to corporate tax. Ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
Can I export my products?
Yes, you can export manufactured products, but ensure you comply with export regulations and standards.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a manufacture of office machinery and equipment (except computers and peripheral equipment) 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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