451441Export trading of stationery
文具出口貿易
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 stationery products, including items such as ball pens, pencils, erasers, adhesive tapes, and paints for artists. It encompasses the international sale and distribution of these goods, catering to markets outside of Hong Kong.
This classification includes
- adhesive tape for office use, export trading
- ball pen, export trading
- eraser, export trading
- fountain pen, export trading
- paints for artists, export trading
- pen with electronic watch, export trading
- pencil, export trading
- photo album, export trading
- rubber stamp, export trading
- water colours, export trading
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- paper for computer printer, export trading
- paper for photocopier, 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
MediumWhile export trading can be conducted offshore, many contracts are negotiated and concluded in Hong Kong. Additionally, the nature of the business may involve local suppliers or customers, which ties the activity to the region.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
EXPORT TRADING OF STATIONERY INCLUDING OFFICE SUPPLIES
54/60 characters
Chinese 中文
文具出口貿易
6/30 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 export trading?
No special license is required for export trading of stationery in Hong Kong, but you must comply with general business registration requirements.
How is tax applied to export trading profits?
Profits from export trading are generally not subject to Hong Kong profits tax if the trading activities are conducted outside of Hong Kong.
What are the operational requirements for this business?
You need to register your business, maintain proper records, and ensure compliance with any relevant import/export regulations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a export trading of stationery 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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