281900Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery
其他通用機械的製造
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 encompasses the manufacture of a variety of general-purpose machinery that is not classified elsewhere. It includes the production of items such as air-conditioning machines for non-domestic use, automatic vending machines, filtering and purifying machinery for liquids, fire extinguishers, scales, precision hand tools, machinery for liquefying gases, non-domestic fans, non-electrical welding equipment, packing and wrapping machinery, and parts for general-purpose machinery.
This classification includes
- air-conditioning machines, non-domestic, manufacturing
- automatic goods vending machines, manufacturing
- filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids, manufacturing
- fire extinguishers, manufacturing
- household and shop scales, manufacturing
- levels, tape measures and similar hand tools, machinists' precision tools, manufacturing
- machinery for liquefying air or gas, manufacturing
- non-domestic fans, manufacturing
- non-electrical welding and soldering equipment, manufacturing
- packing and wrapping machinery, manufacturing
- parts for general purpose machinery, manufacturing
- refrigerators and freezers, non-domestic, manufacturing
- spray guns, manufacturing
- steam cleaning machines, manufacturing
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- commercial washing and drying machines, manufacturing
- cream separators
- domestic fans, manufacturing
- domestic refrigerators, manufacturing
- electrical welding and soldering equipment, manufacturing
- laboratory apparatus for measuring and testing, manufacturing
- metal rolling mills and rolls for such mills, manufacturing
- spraying machinery for agricultural use, manufacturing
- textile printing machinery, 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
MediumManufacturing activities typically require physical presence and operations within Hong Kong. While some components may be exported, the manufacturing process is often tied to local facilities and labor, making it less likely to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
MANUFACTURE OF GENERAL-PURPOSE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
54/60 characters
Chinese 中文
其他通用機械的製造
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
Do I need a license to manufacture machinery?
Yes, you may need specific licenses depending on the type of machinery and its applications.
What are the tax implications for manufacturing?
Manufacturing profits are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, but certain incentives may apply.
Can I operate this business from a virtual office?
A physical presence is typically required for manufacturing activities, so a virtual office may not suffice.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a manufacture of other general-purpose machinery 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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