472104Retail sale of fish, other sea products and meat, fresh or frozen
新鮮或急凍的魚類、其他海產食品及肉類零售店
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 retail sale of fresh or frozen fish, crustaceans, and other sea products, as well as fresh or frozen meat from game and poultry. It encompasses various types of seafood and meat products sold directly to consumers.
This classification includes
- crustaceans, fresh or frozen, retail sale
- fish, fresh or frozen, retail sale
- meat of game and poultry, fresh or frozen, retail sale
- meat, fresh or frozen, retail sale
- sea products n.e.c., fresh or frozen, retail sale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- sushi and sashimi for immediate consumption, retail store without seats
Licences and approvals
What this activity needs to operate
Activities under this code trigger the following licensing regimes. Emerhub prepares and files each application on your behalf.
Fresh Provision Shop Licence
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD)
Required for the retail sale of fresh, chilled or frozen beef, mutton, pork, reptiles (including live reptiles), fish (including live fish) or poultry (including live poultry), under the Food Business Regulation (Cap. 132X). The licence fee is set by the number of food categories sold rather than floor area.
- Processing time
- FEHD guide flow: letter of requirements issued within 7 working days of receipt of confirmation from the departments concerned that the premises are suitable for licensing; final approval steps within 7 to 8 working days after compliance is confirmed
Official sourceVerified 2026-07-14
Offshore profits claim feasibility
LowThis activity involves retail sales that are inherently tied to Hong Kong premises and customers. Contracts for sales are typically negotiated and concluded within Hong Kong, making it difficult to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
RETAIL SALE OF FISH AND MEAT FRESH OR FROZEN PRODUCTS
53/60 characters
Chinese 中文
新鮮或急凍魚類及肉類零售
12/30 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 special license for retailing seafood?
Yes, you may need a food business license and comply with health regulations.
What are the tax implications for my retail business?
Retail businesses in Hong Kong are subject to profits tax on income generated within the territory.
Can I sell imported frozen seafood?
Yes, but ensure compliance with import regulations and food safety standards.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a retail sale of fish, other sea products and meat, fresh or frozen 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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