460621Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies
農業機械、設備及其配備批發
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 a variety of agricultural machinery, equipment, and supplies. It includes items such as tractors, harvesters, ploughs, milking machines, and other tools essential for farming and agricultural practices.
This classification includes
- bee-keeping machines, wholesale
- fishing nets for fishermen, wholesale
- harvesters, wholesale
- milking machines, wholesale
- ploughs, manure spreaders and seeders, wholesale
- poultry-keeping machines, wholesale
- threshers, wholesale
- tractors used in agriculture and forestry, 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 customers or suppliers. Contracts are often negotiated in Hong Kong, and the nature of the business may require physical presence for operations and support.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
WHOLESALE OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
49/60 characters
Chinese 中文
農業機械及設備批發
9/30 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 operate?
No specific license is required for wholesale of agricultural machinery in Hong Kong, but ensure compliance with general business regulations.
How is tax applied to my profits?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax unless qualifying for offshore treatment based on operational structure.
What are the operational requirements?
You need to register your business and maintain proper records. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards for machinery.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies 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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