460633Wholesale of medical, health and hospital equipment and supplies
醫療、衛生及醫院設備與用品批發
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 a variety of medical, health, and hospital equipment and supplies. It includes items such as surgical instruments, dental supplies, physiotherapy equipment, and first-aid kits, facilitating the supply chain for healthcare providers.
This classification includes
- bandage, wholesale
- dental equipment and supplies, wholesale
- first-aid box with medical supplies, wholesale
- medical equipment and supplies, wholesale
- physiotherapy equipment and supplies, wholesale
- scalpel, wholesale
- surgical equipment and supplies, wholesale
- tweezers for medical use, wholesale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- drugs and pharmaceuticals, 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
MediumProfits from wholesale activities may qualify for offshore treatment if contracts are negotiated and concluded outside of Hong Kong. However, the nature of the business often requires local presence for distribution and customer engagement, limiting full offshore eligibility.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
WHOLESALE OF MEDICAL, HEALTH AND HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT
51/60 characters
Chinese 中文
醫療衛生及醫院設備批發
11/30 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 wholesale medical supplies?
Yes, you need to comply with local regulations and may require specific licenses for certain medical products.
What are the tax implications for this business?
Profits are subject to Hong Kong profits tax unless qualifying for offshore treatment based on operational structure.
Can I operate this business without a physical office in Hong Kong?
While possible, having a local office can enhance credibility and facilitate logistics and customer relations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a wholesale of medical, health and hospital 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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