451633Export trading of medical, health and hospital equipment and supplies
醫療、衛生及醫院設備與用品出口貿易
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 a variety of medical, health, and hospital equipment and supplies. It includes items such as surgical instruments, dental supplies, first-aid kits, and physiotherapy equipment, facilitating international distribution to healthcare providers.
This classification includes
- bandage, export trading
- dental equipment and supplies, export trading
- first-aid box with medical supplies, export trading
- medical equipment and supplies, export trading
- physiotherapy equipment and supplies, export trading
- scalpel, export trading
- surgical equipment and supplies, export trading
- tweezers for medical use, export trading
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- drugs and pharmaceuticals, 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 occur outside of Hong Kong, the nature of medical equipment often requires compliance with local regulations. Contracts may be negotiated offshore, but the products may still need to be shipped from or through Hong Kong, tying the activity to the region.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
EXPORT TRADING OF MEDICAL, HEALTH AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT
56/60 characters
Chinese 中文
醫療衛生及醫院設備出口貿易
13/30 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 to export medical supplies?
Yes, exporting medical supplies may require specific licenses depending on the products. Check with local authorities for compliance.
What are the tax implications for export trading?
Profits from export trading may be eligible for offshore tax treatment if contracts are negotiated and concluded outside Hong Kong.
Are there any operational requirements for this business?
You must ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintain proper documentation, and possibly register with relevant health authorities.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a export trading of medical, health and hospital equipment and supplies 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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