460426Wholesale of cooking and kitchen utensils, other than electrical
非電動的煮食及廚房用具批發
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 non-electrical cooking and kitchen utensils. It includes items such as cutlery, chopsticks, gas cookers, and various kitchen utensils that are sold in bulk to retailers or other businesses.
This classification includes
- chopsticks, wholesale
- cooking utensils, wholesale
- cutlery, wholesale
- dinner set of spoons, forks and knives, wholesale
- gas cooker for campers, wholesale
- gas cooker for hot pot, wholesale
- kerosene stoves, wholesale
- kitchen utensils, 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 be conducted offshore, many transactions may involve local suppliers or customers in Hong Kong. Contracts are often negotiated within the region, which ties the business to the local market.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
WHOLESALE OF COOKING AND KITCHEN UTENSILS, NON-ELECTRIC
55/60 characters
Chinese 中文
非電動的煮食及廚房用具批發
13/30 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 activities?
No specific license is required for wholesale of cooking and kitchen utensils in Hong Kong.
How is tax applied to my wholesale profits?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax unless qualifying for offshore treatment.
What are the operational requirements?
You need to register your business and maintain proper records of transactions and inventory.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a wholesale of cooking and kitchen utensils, other than electrical 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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