460452Wholesale of electrical goods (excl. machinery, office and telecommunications equipment and appliances)
電器批發(機械、辦公室及電訊設備及器材除外)
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 electrical goods, excluding machinery, office equipment, telecommunications equipment, and appliances. It includes items such as air-conditioners, electrical bulbs, burglar alarm systems, decorative lighting sets, and other electrical hardware and accessories.
This classification includes
- air-conditioner, wholesale
- closed-circuit television system, wholesale
- complete burglar alarm system, wholesale
- complete decorative lighting sets, wholesale
- complete electronic fire alarm system, wholesale
- dry battery, wholesale
- electric bulbs, wholesale
- electrical coffee pot, wholesale
- electrical hardware and metalware, wholesale
- electrical switch box, wholesale
- electrical switches, wholesale
- electronic calculator (pocket size), wholesale
- electronic door bell, wholesale
- electronic door lock, wholesale
- floor polisher, wholesale
- fuse box, wholesale
- hi-fi and video appliances, wholesale
- hi-fi system for motor vehicles, wholesale
- insulated electric wire, wholesale
- refrigerator, wholesale
- robot for non-industrial use, wholesale
- television set, wholesale
- transformer, wholesale
- vacuum cleaner, wholesale
- electrical accessories n.e.c., wholesale
- household electrical appliances n.e.c., wholesale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- camera and video camera, wholesale
- capacitors, wholesale
- coffee vending machine, wholesale
- computer, wholesale
- electrical machinery, equipment and parts, wholesale
- integrated circuits, wholesale
- non-domestic electric cable, 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 wholesale operations that are typically tied to local premises and customers in Hong Kong. Contracts are often negotiated and concluded within the region, making it less feasible for offshore tax treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
WHOLESALE OF ELECTRICAL GOODS
29/60 characters
Chinese 中文
電器批發
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 of electrical goods in Hong Kong, but compliance with safety standards is necessary.
What are the tax implications?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax. Ensure proper accounting and compliance.
Can I operate online?
Yes, you can operate online, but ensure that your business complies with local regulations and safety standards.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a wholesale of electrical goods (excl. machinery, office and telecommunications equipment and appliances) 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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