460743Wholesale of paper for industrial use and printing
工業及印刷用紙批發
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 various types of paper specifically intended for industrial applications and printing purposes. It includes the wholesale of corrugated paperboard, packing containers made from corrugated paperboard, and paper rolls used for printing newspapers and magazines.
This classification includes
- corrugated paperboard, wholesale
- packing containers of corrugated paperboard, wholesale
- paper for industrial use, wholesale
- paper rolls for printing newspaper and magazines, wholesale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- cut-to-size bond paper for general purposes, wholesale
- paper for computer printer, wholesale
- paper for photocopier, 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
MediumThis activity involves wholesale trading of paper products, which can be conducted with offshore clients. However, the nature of the business may require some operations or contracts to be tied to Hong Kong, affecting its offshore status.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
WHOLESALE OF PAPER FOR INDUSTRIAL USE AND PRINTING
50/60 characters
Chinese 中文
工業及印刷用紙批發
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 specific license for wholesale?
No specific license is required for wholesale activities in Hong Kong, but general business registration is necessary.
What are the tax implications for this business?
Profits from this wholesale activity are subject to Hong Kong profits tax unless qualifying for offshore treatment.
Can I operate this business from outside Hong Kong?
Yes, you can operate from outside Hong Kong, but ensure compliance with local regulations and tax obligations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a wholesale of paper for industrial use and printing 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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