452452Import for wholesale of electrical goods (excl. machinery, office and telecommunications equipment and appliances)
電器進口批發(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 wholesale importation of various electrical goods, excluding machinery, office equipment, and telecommunications devices. It includes items such as air-conditioners, burglar alarm systems, decorative lighting sets, and electrical hardware, among others.
This classification includes
- air-conditioner, import for wholesale
- closed-circuit television system, import for wholesale
- complete burglar alarm system, import for wholesale
- complete decorative lighting sets, import for wholesale
- complete electronic fire alarm system, import for wholesale
- dry battery, import for wholesale
- electric bulbs, import for wholesale
- electrical coffee pot, import for wholesale
- electrical hardware and metalware, import for wholesale
- electrical switch box, import for wholesale
- electrical switches, import for wholesale
- electronic calculator (pocket size), import for wholesale
- electronic door bell, import for wholesale
- electronic door lock, import for wholesale
- floor polisher, import for wholesale
- fuse box, import for wholesale
- hi-fi and video appliances, import for wholesale
- hi-fi system for motor vehicles, import for wholesale
- insulated electric wire, import for wholesale
- refrigerator, import for wholesale
- robot for non-industrial use, import for wholesale
- television set, import for wholesale
- transformer, import for wholesale
- vacuum cleaner, import for wholesale
- electrical accessories n.e.c., import for wholesale
- household electrical appliances n.e.c., import for wholesale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- camera and video camera, import for wholesale
- capacitors, import for wholesale
- coffee vending machine, import for wholesale
- computer, import for wholesale
- electrical machinery, equipment and parts, import for wholesale
- integrated circuits, import for wholesale
- non-domestic electric cable, import for wholesale
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
LowThis activity involves importing electrical goods for wholesale, which is inherently tied to Hong Kong's market. Contracts are typically negotiated and concluded within Hong Kong, and the goods are likely sold to local customers, making offshore treatment unlikely.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
IMPORT FOR WHOLESALE OF ELECTRICAL GOODS
40/60 characters
Chinese 中文
電器進口批發
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 license for importing electrical goods?
Yes, you may need specific licenses depending on the type of electrical goods you import.
What are the tax implications for wholesale activities?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, as they are conducted within the territory.
Can I operate this business from outside Hong Kong?
While you can manage operations remotely, the business activities must comply with local regulations and may require a physical presence.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a import for wholesale 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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