472202Retail sale of non-alcoholic beverages in specialised stores
非酒類飲品專賣零售店
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 non-alcoholic beverages through specialized stores. It includes the sale of products such as distilled water, milk (including home delivery), and soft drinks.
This classification includes
- distilled water, retail sale
- milk, retail sale (including delivery to the household)
- soft drinks, retail sale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- delivery of soup for immediate consumption
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
LowThis activity involves retail sales that are typically conducted within Hong Kong. The business is inherently tied to local customers and requires physical premises for operations, making it unlikely to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
RETAIL SALE OF NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN STORES
48/60 characters
Chinese 中文
非酒類飲品專賣零售
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 to sell beverages?
Yes, you need a business registration and may require additional licenses depending on the type of beverages sold.
Can I operate this business online?
Yes, you can operate online, but you still need a physical presence for registration and compliance.
What are the tax implications for this business?
Profits from this retail activity are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, as it is considered a local business.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a retail sale of non-alcoholic beverages in specialised stores 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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