HSICDATA
HSIC V2.0Subclass

475105Retail sale of household linen

日用寢具零售店

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 various household linen products, including bed sheets, bedspreads, pillow cases, table cloths, and towels. Retailers in this subclass focus on providing these textile items directly to consumers for domestic use.

This classification includes

  • bed sheets, retail sale
  • bedspread, retail sale
  • pillow case, retail sale
  • table cloth, retail sale
  • towel, retail sale

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

Low

This activity involves retail sales of household linen, which are typically conducted within Hong Kong. Contracts are negotiated and concluded locally, and the services are performed in physical retail spaces catering to Hong Kong customers.

Business registration wording

Suggested business nature for this activity

English

RETAIL SALE OF HOUSEHOLD LINEN INCLUDING BEDDING AND TOWELS

59/60 characters

Chinese 中文

日用寢具零售店

7/30 characters

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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 calendar

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a specific license for retailing linens?

No specific license is required for retailing household linen in Hong Kong. However, general business registration is necessary.

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. Offshore profits may not be taxed if properly structured.

Can I sell online and still qualify for offshore treatment?

Selling online does not automatically qualify for offshore treatment. If sales are directed to Hong Kong customers, it may be considered HK-bound.

Incorporate in Hong Kong

Starting a retail sale of household linen 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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