475905Retail sale of electrical goods (excl. machinery, office and telecommunications equipment and appliances, audio and video equipment)
電器零售店(機械、辦公室及電訊設備及器材、視聽器材除外)
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 electrical goods that do not include machinery, office equipment, telecommunications equipment, or audio and video equipment. It encompasses a range of products such as air-conditioners, lighting sets, alarm systems, and various electrical components like switches and bulbs.
This classification includes
- air-conditioner, retail sale
- closed-circuit television system, retail sale
- complete burglar alarm system, retail sale
- complete decorative lighting sets, retail sale
- complete electronic fire alarm system, retail sale
- dry battery, retail sale
- electric bulbs, retail sale
- electrical coffee pot, retail sale
- electrical switch box, retail sale
- electrical switches, retail sale
- electronic calculator (pocket size), retail sale
- electronic door bell, retail sale
- electronic door lock, retail sale
- floor polisher, retail sale
- fuse box, retail sale
- insulated electric wire, retail sale
- integrated circuits, retail sale
- refrigerator, retail sale
- resistors, retail sale
- robot for non-industrial use, retail sale
- transformer, retail sale
- transistors, retail sale
- vacuum cleaner, retail sale
- electrical accessories n.e.c., retail sale
- household electrical appliances n.e.c., 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 which 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 ELECTRICAL GOODS EXCLUDING MACHINERY
51/60 characters
Chinese 中文
電器零售店(不包括機械)
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 license to sell electrical goods?
Yes, you may need to obtain a business license depending on the specific products sold.
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 online to customers outside Hong Kong?
Yes, you can sell online, but ensure compliance with local regulations and tax obligations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a retail sale of electrical goods (excl. machinery, office and telecommunications equipment and appliances, audio and video equipment) 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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