475902Retail sale of china, earthenware and glassware
陶瓷及玻璃製品零售店
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 types of china, earthenware, and glassware products. It includes items such as cooking utensils, domestic glassware, flower pots, and vases made from these materials, catering to consumers looking for household and decorative items.
This classification includes
- cooking utensils made of china and porcelain, retail sale
- domestic glassware, retail sale
- earthen cooking utensils, retail sale
- earthen flower pots, retail sale
- earthen pot for cooking, retail sale
- earthen vase, retail sale
- flower pots made of china, retail sale
- glass bottles, retail sale
- glass cooking utensils, retail sale
- glass cups, retail sale
- glass flower pots, retail sale
- glass, retail sale
- mirror, 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
LowThis activity involves retail sales that are inherently tied to Hong Kong premises and customers. Contracts 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 CHINA, EARTHENWARE AND GLASSWARE
47/60 characters
Chinese 中文
陶瓷及玻璃製品零售
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 glassware?
Yes, you may need a business registration and specific licenses depending on your products.
What are the tax implications for retail sales?
Retail sales in Hong Kong are subject to profits tax, and you must comply with local tax regulations.
Can I operate this business online?
Yes, you can operate online, but you still need to comply with local regulations and tax obligations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a retail sale of china, earthenware and glassware 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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