331200Repair of machinery
機械維修
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 repair and maintenance of various types of machinery and equipment, including both electronic and non-electronic devices. It covers a wide range of items such as calculators, cash registers, commercial refrigeration systems, computing machinery, non-automotive engines, photocopy machines, typewriters, vending machines, and other machine tools and power-driven hand tools.
This classification includes
- calculators, electronic or not, repair and maintenance
- cash registers, repair and maintenance
- commercial refrigeration and air purifying equipment, repair and maintenance
- computing machinery and equipment, renovating and repairing
- general purpose machinery, repair and maintenance
- non-automotive engines, e.g. ship or rail engines, repair and maintenance
- non-automotive engines, repair and maintenance
- photocopy machines, repair and maintenance
- typewriter, repairing
- vending machines, repair and maintenance
- other machine tools, repair and maintenance
- other power driven hand tools, repair and maintenance
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 typically requires physical presence in Hong Kong for repairs and maintenance. Contracts are often negotiated with local clients, and services are performed on-site, making it inherently tied to the local market.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
49/60 characters
Chinese 中文
機械及設備維修保養
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 for machinery repair?
Yes, you may need specific licenses depending on the type of machinery and equipment you repair.
What are the tax implications for my business?
Profits from this activity are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, as services are typically performed locally.
Can I operate this business from a home office?
Yes, but ensure compliance with local zoning regulations and any necessary permits.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a repair of 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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