460201Wholesale of livestock and poultry
禽畜批發
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 trade of livestock and poultry, including various animals such as chickens, cows, ducks, geese, goats, pigs, and snakes. It encompasses the buying and selling of these animals in bulk to retailers, farmers, and other businesses rather than to end consumers.
This classification includes
- chickens, wholesale
- cows, wholesale
- ducks, wholesale
- geese, wholesale
- goats, wholesale
- pigs, wholesale
- snakes, wholesale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- meat of game and poultry, fresh or frozen, wholesale
- meat, fresh or frozen, 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
LowThe wholesale of livestock and poultry is inherently tied to Hong Kong due to local regulations and the need for physical premises. Contracts are typically negotiated and concluded within Hong Kong, making it difficult to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
WHOLESALE OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTS
43/60 characters
Chinese 中文
禽畜批發
4/30 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 wholesale livestock?
Yes, you need to obtain a license from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department to wholesale livestock in Hong Kong.
What are the tax implications for my business?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax. Ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
Can I operate this business from outside Hong Kong?
While you can manage operations remotely, physical presence and local licensing are required for wholesale activities.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a wholesale of livestock and poultry 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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