460631Wholesale of scientific and professional instruments (excl. medical and dental instruments)
科學及專業儀器批發(醫療及牙科儀器除外)
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 scientific and professional instruments that are not classified as medical or dental instruments. It includes a variety of products such as electronic control and instrumentation devices, industrial safety equipment, land surveying equipment, and meteorological instruments, among others.
This classification includes
- electronic control and instrumentation devices, wholesale
- electronic signalling system, wholesale
- electronic testing equipment, wholesale
- industrial safety equipment, wholesale
- land surveying equipment, wholesale
- marine electronic equipment, wholesale
- meteorological instruments, wholesale
- radar equipment, wholesale
- rain gauge, wholesale
- ultrasonic cleaner, wholesale
- weighing apparatus for scientific use, 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 involve international trade, many transactions may require physical presence in Hong Kong for logistics and distribution. Contracts are often negotiated with local clients, which ties the activity to the Hong Kong market.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
WHOLESALE OF SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL INSTRUMENTS
52/60 characters
Chinese 中文
科學及專業儀器批發
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 scientific and professional instruments in Hong Kong.
What are the tax implications?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax unless qualifying for offshore treatment.
Can I trade internationally?
Yes, you can trade internationally, but ensure compliance with local regulations and customs requirements.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a wholesale of scientific and professional instruments (excl. medical and dental instruments) 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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