451447Export trading of paper products
紙製品出口貿易
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 paper products, including cut-to-size bond paper, envelopes, greeting cards, and specialized items such as musical greeting cards and paper cups. It encompasses a wide range of paper goods intended for general purposes, as well as specific applications like printing and packaging.
This classification includes
- cut-to-size bond paper for general purposes, export trading
- envelope, export trading
- greeting cards, export trading
- letter sheet, export trading
- musical greeting cards, export trading
- paper bags, export trading
- paper cups, export trading
- paper for computer printer, export trading
- paper for general purposes, export trading
- paper for photocopier, export trading
- paper napkin, export trading
- paper plates, export trading
- paper towels, export trading
- posters, export trading
- tissue paper, export trading
- toilet tissue paper, export trading
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- joss paper, export trading
- paper rolls for printing newspaper and magazines, export trading
- paper waste, 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, the nature of paper products often involves contracts negotiated in Hong Kong. Additionally, logistics and warehousing may require physical presence in Hong Kong, impacting the offshore status.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
EXPORT TRADING OF PAPER PRODUCTS
32/60 characters
Chinese 中文
紙製品出口貿易
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 export trading?
No specific license is required for export trading of paper products in Hong Kong, but ensure compliance with general business regulations.
How is tax applied to export profits?
Profits from export trading are generally not subject to Hong Kong profits tax if the business is conducted outside of Hong Kong.
What are the operational requirements?
You need to register your business, maintain proper records, and comply with any relevant import/export regulations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a export trading of paper products 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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