460699Wholesale of machinery and equipment n.e.c. (except furniture)
其他機械及設備批發(傢具除外)
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 types of machinery and equipment that are not classified elsewhere, excluding furniture. It includes items such as electrical machinery, tools, and equipment used in various industries, as well as specialized machinery for specific applications.
This classification includes
- bearing, wholesale
- container, wholesale
- diamond for industrial use, wholesale
- dummy for dressmaker, wholesale
- electric drill, wholesale
- electric saw, wholesale
- electrical beauty equipments, wholesale
- electrical coffee vending machine, wholesale
- electrical fork-lift, wholesale
- electrical machinery and parts for knitting, wholesale
- electrical machinery and parts for ship, wholesale
- electrical machinery and parts for spinning, wholesale
- electrical machinery and parts for weaving, wholesale
- electrical machinery, equipment and parts, wholesale
- fork-lift operated by LP gas, wholesale
- juice freezing machine, wholesale
- non-domestic air-conditioning system, wholesale
- non-domestic electric cable, wholesale
- water pump, 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 internationally, the nature of machinery and equipment sales often involves local contracts and customers. This ties the business to Hong Kong, making it less likely to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
WHOLESALE OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
36/60 characters
Chinese 中文
其他機械及設備批發
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 for wholesale?
No specific license is required for wholesale activities in Hong Kong, but ensure compliance with general business regulations.
What are the tax implications?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax unless qualifying for offshore treatment.
Can I operate entirely online?
Yes, you can operate online, but ensure contracts and customer interactions comply with local regulations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a wholesale of machinery and equipment n.e.c. (except furniture) 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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