475200Retail sale of hardware, metalware, paints and other building renovation materials
五金器具、金屬配件、油漆及其他裝修材料零售店
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 hardware and building renovation materials, including non-electrical tools, metalware, paints, and other related products. It encompasses specialized stores that sell items such as bathtubs, knives, scissors, and other building materials like bricks and sanitary equipment.
This classification includes
- bathtub, retail sale
- knife and scissors shops
- metalware and paints shops
- non-electrical hardware and metalware, retail sale
- stores specialised in retail sale of paints, varnishes and lacquers
- stores specialised in retail sale of other building materials such as bricks, wood, sanitary equipment
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 inherently tied to physical premises in Hong Kong. Contracts for sales are typically negotiated and concluded within the local market, making it difficult to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
RETAIL SALE OF HARDWARE AND PAINTS
34/60 characters
Chinese 中文
五金器具及油漆零售
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 special license to sell hardware?
No specific license is required for retailing hardware, but general business registration is necessary.
What are the tax implications for my hardware store?
Profits from retail sales in Hong Kong are subject to profits tax. Ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
Can I sell online and ship internationally?
Yes, you can sell online and ship internationally, but local tax obligations still apply to your sales.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a retail sale of hardware, metalware, paints and other building renovation materials 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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