460434Wholesale of hardware and metalware
五金器具及金屬配件批發
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 hardware and metalware products. It includes a variety of items such as clippers, door locks, hammers, hinges, knives, metal photo frames, metal shields and cups, nails, padlocks, pliers, saws, and scissors.
This classification includes
- clippers, wholesale
- door lock, wholesale
- hammer, wholesale
- hinge, wholesale
- knives, wholesale
- metal photo frames, wholesale
- metal shields and cups as prize, wholesale
- nails, wholesale
- padlocks, wholesale
- plier, wholesale
- saw, wholesale
- scissors, wholesale
- screw, wholesale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- cutlery, wholesale
- electrical hardware and metalware, 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
LowThis activity involves the wholesale of hardware and metalware, which typically requires physical presence in Hong Kong for storage and distribution. Contracts are often negotiated with local customers, making it less feasible for offshore tax treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
WHOLESALE OF HARDWARE AND METALWARE PRODUCTS
44/60 characters
Chinese 中文
五金器具及金屬配件批發
11/30 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 hardware?
No specific license is required for wholesale activities, but general business registration is necessary.
What are the tax implications for my business?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, as they are typically tied to local operations.
Can I operate this business from outside Hong Kong?
While you can manage operations remotely, physical presence in Hong Kong is often needed for effective distribution and customer engagement.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a wholesale of hardware and metalware 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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