282100Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery
農業及林業機械的製造
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 involves the production of machinery specifically designed for agricultural and forestry purposes. It includes the manufacturing of various equipment such as tractors, harvesters, mowers, and specialized tools for planting, harvesting, and processing agricultural products.
This classification includes
- agricultural machinery parts, manufacturing
- agricultural self-loading or self-unloading trailers or semi-trailers, manufacturing
- harvesters and threshers, manufacturing
- machines for sorting or grading eggs or fruits, manufacturing
- milking machines, manufacturing
- mowers, manufacturing
- ploughs, manure spreaders, seeders and harrows, manufacturing
- poultry or bee keeping equipment, manufacturing
- spraying machinery for agricultural use, manufacturing
- tractors used in agriculture and forestry, 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 activities are typically tied to physical premises in Hong Kong. The production of agricultural machinery often involves local customers and requires local licenses, making it less feasible for offshore tax treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
MANUFACTURE OF AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY MACHINERY
50/60 characters
Chinese 中文
農業及林業機械的製造
10/30 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 machinery type and safety regulations.
What are the tax implications?
Profits from manufacturing in Hong Kong are subject to local corporate tax rates.
Can I export the machinery?
Yes, you can export manufactured machinery, but ensure compliance with export regulations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a manufacture of agricultural and forestry 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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