460634Wholesale of office appliances and equipment (excl. computers, furniture and fixtures)
辦公室器材及設備批發(電腦、傢具及固定裝置除外)
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 office appliances and equipment, excluding computers, furniture, and fixtures. It includes items such as photocopiers, cash registers, blackboards, card readers, and other related office equipment.
This classification includes
- blackboard, wholesale
- card reader, wholesale
- cash registers, wholesale
- charting board, wholesale
- microfilming equipment, wholesale
- photocopier, wholesale
- time-keeper, wholesale
- typewriter, 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, the nature of office equipment sales often involves local contracts and customers. Many transactions may require physical presence in Hong Kong for logistics and support, limiting offshore treatment eligibility.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
WHOLESALE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT
29/60 characters
Chinese 中文
辦公室器材及設備批發
10/30 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 office equipment 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 operate this business online?
Yes, you can operate online, but ensure compliance with local regulations and tax obligations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a wholesale of office appliances and equipment (excl. computers, furniture and fixtures) 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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