451452Export trading of electrical goods (excl. machinery, office and telecommunications equipment and appliances)
電器出口貿易(機械、辦公室及電訊設備及器材除外)
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 electrical goods, excluding machinery, office equipment, and telecommunications appliances. It includes items such as air-conditioners, closed-circuit television systems, burglar alarm systems, decorative lighting sets, electronic fire alarms, dry batteries, electric bulbs, and other electrical hardware and appliances.
This classification includes
- air-conditioner, export trading
- closed-circuit television system, export trading
- complete burglar alarm system, export trading
- complete decorative lighting sets, export trading
- complete electronic fire alarm system, export trading
- dry battery, export trading
- electric bulbs, export trading
- electrical coffee pot, export trading
- electrical hardware and metalware, export trading
- electrical switch box, export trading
- electrical switches, export trading
- electronic calculator (pocket size), export trading
- electronic door bell, export trading
- electronic door lock, export trading
- floor polisher, export trading
- fuse box, export trading
- hi-fi and video appliances, export trading
- hi-fi system for motor vehicles, export trading
- insulated electric wire, export trading
- refrigerator, export trading
- robot for non-industrial use, export trading
- television set, export trading
- transformer, export trading
- vacuum cleaner, export trading
- electrical accessories n.e.c., export trading
- household electrical appliances n.e.c., export trading
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- camera and video camera, export trading
- capacitors, export trading
- coffee vending machine, export trading
- computer, export trading
- electrical machinery, equipment and parts, export trading
- integrated circuits, export trading
- non-domestic electric cable, 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 electrical goods trading often involves contracts negotiated in Hong Kong. Additionally, the presence of local suppliers and logistics may tie the activity to Hong Kong, affecting offshore tax treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
EXPORT TRADING OF ELECTRICAL GOODS EXCLUDING MACHINERY
54/60 characters
Chinese 中文
電器出口貿易(機械除外)
12/30 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 electrical goods, but compliance with safety and quality standards is necessary.
How is tax applied to export trading profits?
Profits from export trading may be exempt from Hong Kong profits tax if the trading activities are conducted entirely outside of Hong Kong.
What are the operational requirements?
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 electrical goods (excl. machinery, office and telecommunications equipment and appliances) 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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