331500Repair of air, water and rail transport equipment
空中、海上及鐵道運輸設備維修
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 involves the repair and maintenance of various types of transport equipment, including aircraft, ships, and railway vehicles. It encompasses services such as the renovation of air transport equipment, maintenance of airplane engines, and specialized repair of mass transit railway equipment and ships.
This classification includes
- aircraft assembling, renovating and repairing
- airplane engines, repair and maintenance
- airplane, repair and maintenance
- mass transit railway equipment, repairing
- railway locomotives and rolling stock, repair and maintenance
- ships and boats, renovating and repairing
- specialised repair and maintenance of ships and floating structures
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- bicycles and invalid carriages, repairing
- ship or rail engines, repair and maintenance
- ship-breaking
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 is typically tied to Hong Kong due to the need for local premises and licenses for repair services. Contracts are often negotiated with local clients, making it difficult to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
REPAIR OF AIR, WATER AND RAIL TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT
49/60 characters
Chinese 中文
空中海上鐵道運輸設備維修
12/30 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 special license for repairs?
Yes, specific licenses may be required depending on the type of transport equipment being repaired.
Can I operate this business from outside Hong Kong?
Operating this business from outside Hong Kong is challenging due to local regulations and the need for physical presence.
What are the tax implications for this activity?
Profits from this activity are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, as it is considered a local business operation.
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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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