451Export trade
出口貿易
This group encompasses activities related to the export of goods and services from one country to another. It includes the sale of products to foreign markets, facilitating international trade and commerce.
Classes in this group
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.
Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Category A Registration
Customs and Excise Department (C&ED)
Registration under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615) for dealers in precious metals, stones or products who engage in non-cash transactions of HKD 120,000 or more in Hong Kong. Category A registrants may not carry out cash transactions at or above that threshold; the certificate of registration is generally valid for three years.
Applies to transactions of HKD 120,000 or more
Official sourceVerified 2026-07-14
Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Category B Registration
Customs and Excise Department (C&ED)
Registration under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615) for dealers in precious metals, stones or products who intend to carry out cash transactions of HKD 120,000 or more, in addition to non-cash transactions. Category B registrants are subject to a fit and proper test and AML/CTF supervision by C&ED; the certificate is generally valid for three years.
Required where cash transactions reach HKD 120,000
Official sourceVerified 2026-07-14
Wholesale Dealer Licence (and Pharmacy / Authorized Seller of Poisons registration)
Department of Health (Drug Office) and Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong
A company dealing in any poison or pharmaceutical product by way of wholesale must first obtain a Wholesale Dealer Licence under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance (Cap. 138), with additional permits required for antibiotics and dangerous drugs. Retail sale of controlled medicines from a pharmacy requires registration of the premises as an Authorized Seller of Poisons under the personal control of a registered pharmacist. Premises must be commercial or industrial with adequate lockable storage, and a person-in-charge must be approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons (Wholesale Licences) Committee.
- Processing time
- Department of Health performance pledge: application processed and approved within two months if all required documents are submitted and storage facilities are satisfactory
Official sourceVerified 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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