460447Wholesale of paper products
紙製品批發
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 various paper products, including cut-to-size bond paper, envelopes, greeting cards, and paper bags. It also covers wholesale transactions for items such as paper cups, printer paper, photocopier paper, paper napkins, and paper plates.
This classification includes
- cut-to-size bond paper for general purposes, wholesale
- envelope, wholesale
- greeting cards, wholesale
- letter sheet, wholesale
- musical greeting cards, wholesale
- paper bags, wholesale
- paper cups, wholesale
- paper for computer printer, wholesale
- paper for general purposes, wholesale
- paper for photocopier, wholesale
- paper napkin, wholesale
- paper plates, wholesale
- paper towels, wholesale
- posters, wholesale
- tissue paper, wholesale
- toilet tissue paper, wholesale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- paper rolls for printing newspaper and magazines, wholesale
- paper waste, 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
LowThe wholesale of paper products typically involves operations tied to Hong Kong premises and local customers. Contracts are often negotiated and concluded within Hong Kong, making it difficult to qualify for offshore tax treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
WHOLESALE OF PAPER PRODUCTS INCLUDING ENVELOPES AND CARDS
57/60 characters
Chinese 中文
紙製品批發
5/30 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 paper products in Hong Kong.
What are the tax implications for my 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 you must ensure that contracts and transactions comply with local regulations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a wholesale of paper products 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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