HSICDATA
HSIC V2.0Subclass

460403Wholesale of tailoring accessories and trimming materials

縫紉用輔件及飾料批發

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 various tailoring accessories and trimming materials used in garment production. It includes items such as buttons, lace, lining, threads, zippers, and labels with cleaning instructions, which are essential for the manufacturing and finishing of clothing.

This classification includes

  • buttons, wholesale
  • labels with cleaning instructions for garment, wholesale
  • lace, wholesale
  • lining, wholesale
  • threads, wholesale
  • zippers, 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

Medium

Profits from wholesale activities may qualify for offshore treatment if contracts are negotiated and concluded outside of Hong Kong. However, the nature of the business often involves local suppliers and customers, which ties it to the Hong Kong market.

Business registration wording

Suggested business nature for this activity

English

WHOLESALE OF TAILORING ACCESSORIES AND TRIMMING

47/60 characters

Chinese 中文

縫紉用輔件及飾料批發

10/30 characters

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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 calendar

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a license for wholesale activities?

No specific license is required for wholesale of tailoring accessories in Hong Kong, but general business registration is necessary.

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 from outside Hong Kong?

Yes, but ensure that contracts are negotiated offshore to maximize potential for offshore tax benefits.

Incorporate in Hong Kong

Starting a wholesale of tailoring accessories and trimming materials 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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