460404Wholesale of wearing apparel
服裝批發
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 types of wearing apparel, including garments such as outerwear, evening dresses, and sportswear. It also covers the wholesale of accessories like hats, gloves, and leather belts, as well as specialized items like raincoats and cerements.
This classification includes
- cerements, wholesale
- clothing without embroidery, wholesale
- evening dress, wholesale
- furcoat, wholesale
- garments, wholesale
- gloves (except plastic and rubber gloves), wholesale
- hats, wholesale
- leather belt, wholesale
- outerwear, wholesale
- raincoats, wholesale
- socks, wholesale
- sports wear, wholesale
- stockings, wholesale
- suits, wholesale
- underwear, wholesale
- wedding gown, wholesale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- embroidered garments, wholesale
- plastic gloves, wholesale
- rubber gloves, wholesale
- sports footwear, 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
MediumWholesale activities often involve contracts negotiated in Hong Kong, especially when dealing with local suppliers and customers. While some transactions may occur offshore, the nature of the business ties it closely to the local market and operations.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
WHOLESALE OF WEARING APPAREL
28/60 characters
Chinese 中文
服裝批發
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 for wholesale?
No specific license is required for wholesale activities in Hong Kong, but general business registration is necessary.
What are the tax implications?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax unless qualifying for offshore treatment.
Can I operate online?
Yes, you can operate an online wholesale business, but ensure compliance with local regulations and tax obligations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a wholesale of wearing apparel 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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