460499Wholesale of household goods n.e.c.
其他家庭用品批發
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 household goods that are not classified elsewhere. It includes items such as brushes, fire extinguishers, artificial flowers, gift items, and other miscellaneous household products.
This classification includes
- brushes for records, wholesale
- comb and brush (except plastic), wholesale
- drying agent, wholesale
- fire extinguisher, wholesale
- flower of ribbon, artificial, wholesale
- gift items for business promotion, wholesale
- hair-net, wholesale
- knife sharpener stone, wholesale
- lampshade, wholesale
- lunch box made of foam rubber, wholesale
- matches, wholesale
- mop, wholesale
- needles for hand-knitting, wholesale
- packing material, wholesale
- perambulator (baby carriages), wholesale
- photographs of movie star, wholesale
- shoe wax and polish, wholesale
- smoke detector, wholesale
- sponge, wholesale
- toothpick, wholesale
- vacuum flasks, wholesale
- wig, wholesale
- ornaments for hair, other than plastic, 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 distribution of household goods, which typically requires physical presence in Hong Kong for storage and logistics. Contracts are often negotiated with local suppliers and customers, making it difficult to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
WHOLESALE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS N.E.C.
35/60 characters
Chinese 中文
其他家庭用品批發
8/30 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 activities, but general business registration is necessary.
Can I operate this business from outside Hong Kong?
While you can manage operations remotely, physical presence in Hong Kong is often needed for logistics.
What are the tax implications for this business?
Profits generated from wholesale activities in Hong Kong are subject to local taxation.
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Starting a wholesale of household goods n.e.c. business in Hong Kong?
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