43Specialised construction activities
專門建造活動
This division encompasses a range of specialized construction activities that are not classified under general construction. It includes activities such as demolition, site preparation, and the installation of various building systems, as well as other specialized services that support construction projects.
Groups in this division
Licences and approvals
What this activity needs to operate
Activities under this code trigger the following licensing regimes. Emerhub prepares and files each application on your behalf.
Registered Electrical Contractor (REC)
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD)
Under the Electricity Ordinance (Cap. 406), any person or company carrying on business as an electrical contractor undertaking electrical wiring work on fixed low or high voltage electrical installations must register with the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services. The contractor must employ at least one registered electrical worker of the appropriate grade for the work undertaken. Registration is renewable and applications can be made in person, by mail or online.
Official sourceVerified 2026-07-14
Industry statistics
How large is this sector in Hong Kong?
Official figures are compiled at industry level. These are for Construction (F), the industry this classification belongs to.
27,200
Establishments (2023)
195,800
Persons engaged (2023)
C&SD Annual Survey of Economic Activities 2023Verified 2026-07-14
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.
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Starting a specialised construction activities 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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