460311Wholesale of fish and other sea products, fresh or frozen
新鮮或急凍的魚類及其他海產食品批發
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 distribution of fish and other sea products, which can be either fresh or frozen. It includes the wholesale of various types of seafood such as crustaceans, molluscs, and fish seeds, as well as other sea products not elsewhere classified.
This classification includes
- crustaceans, fresh or frozen, wholesale
- fish seeds, wholesale
- fish, fresh or frozen, wholesale
- molluscs, fresh or frozen, wholesale
- sea products n.e.c., 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
MediumWhile wholesale activities can involve international trade, they often require physical presence in Hong Kong for storage and distribution. Contracts may be negotiated offshore, but the nature of the business ties it to local operations and customers.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
WHOLESALE OF FISH AND OTHER SEA PRODUCTS, FRESH OR FROZEN
57/60 characters
Chinese 中文
新鮮或急凍的魚類及其他海產食品批發
17/30 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 fish?
Yes, you need to comply with local food safety regulations and may require specific licenses to operate.
What are the tax implications for this business?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax unless qualifying for offshore treatment.
Can I operate this business entirely online?
While online sales are possible, physical presence for storage and distribution is typically necessary.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a wholesale of fish and other sea products, fresh or frozen 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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