451404Export trading of wearing apparel
服裝出口貿易
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 export trading of various types of wearing apparel, including garments such as outerwear, evening dresses, and sportswear. It also encompasses specific items like gloves, hats, raincoats, and leather belts, facilitating international trade in these clothing products.
This classification includes
- cerements, export trading
- clothing without embroidery, export trading
- evening dress, export trading
- furcoat, export trading
- garments, export trading
- gloves (except plastic and rubber gloves), export trading
- hats, export trading
- leather belt, export trading
- outerwear, export trading
- raincoats, export trading
- socks, export trading
- sports wear, export trading
- stockings, export trading
- suits, export trading
- underwear, export trading
- wedding gown, export trading
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- embroidered garments, export trading
- plastic gloves, export trading
- rubber gloves, export trading
- sports footwear, export trading
- sports goods, export trading
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
MediumThis activity involves trading garments which can be negotiated and concluded offshore. However, the nature of the business may require some operations tied to Hong Kong, such as logistics and warehousing, affecting its offshore status.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
EXPORT TRADING OF WEARING APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES
49/60 characters
Chinese 中文
服裝及配飾出口貿易
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 export trading?
No specific license is required for export trading of wearing apparel in Hong Kong.
How is tax treated for offshore profits?
Profits from offshore trading may be exempt from Hong Kong profits tax if contracts are negotiated and concluded outside Hong Kong.
What are the operational requirements?
You need to register your business and maintain proper records of transactions and contracts related to export trading.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a export trading of wearing apparel 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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