383900Recovery of materials n.e.c.
其他資源的回收
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 recovery and processing of various materials that are not classified elsewhere. It includes the collection, sorting, and reprocessing of waste materials such as textiles, metals, glass, paper, and rubber, as well as the reclamation of secondary raw materials from food, beverage, and tobacco residues, used cooking oils, and electronic equipment.
This classification includes
- cotton wastes, processing for re-use
- crushing, cleaning and sorting of glass
- mechanical crushing of metal waste (such as washing machines and bicycles etc.) with subsequent sorting and separation
- metal scrap from ship-breaking
- metal scrap, pressing and baling
- paper waste, baling
- processing of food, beverage and tobacco residual substances into secondary raw materials
- processing of used cooking oils and fats into secondary raw materials
- reclaiming metals out of photographic waste (e.g. fixer solution or photographic films and paper)
- reclaiming of rubber (e.g. used tires)
- textile wastes, processing for re-use
- dismantling of computers, televisions and other equipment for materials recovery
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- recoverable materials, export trading
- recoverable materials, wholesale
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 involves processing materials within Hong Kong, making it inherently tied to local premises and customers. Contracts for these services are usually negotiated and executed in Hong Kong, limiting the potential for offshore tax treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
RECOVERY OF MATERIALS N.E.C. INCLUDING WASTE RECYCLING
54/60 characters
Chinese 中文
其他資源的回收
7/30 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 recycling activities?
Yes, you may require specific licenses depending on the materials you process. Check with local authorities for details.
What are the tax implications for recycling businesses?
Recycling businesses are subject to Hong Kong's corporate tax rates, as they are typically considered local operations.
Can I operate this business from outside Hong Kong?
While some aspects may be managed remotely, the physical processing of materials must occur in Hong Kong.
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Starting a recovery of materials n.e.c. 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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