477102Retail sale of wearing apparel
服裝零售店
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 clothing and accessories, including outerwear, evening dresses, and hats. It encompasses specialized shops such as boutiques and fur clothing stores, as well as the sale of items like gloves, raincoats, and leather belts.
This classification includes
- boutique shop
- braces, retail sale
- cerements, retail sale
- evening dress, retail sale
- fur clothing shop
- garments, retail sale
- gloves (except plastic and rubber gloves), retail sale
- hats, retail sale
- leather belt, retail sale
- outerwear, retail sale
- raincoats, retail sale
- socks, retail sale
- sports wear, retail sale
- stockings, retail sale
- suits, retail sale
- ties, retail sale
- underwear, retail sale
- wedding gown, 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
LowRetail activities are typically conducted within Hong Kong, targeting local customers. Contracts for sales are usually negotiated and concluded in Hong Kong, making it difficult to qualify for offshore tax treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
RETAIL SALE OF WEARING APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES
46/60 characters
Chinese 中文
服裝及配飾零售
7/30 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 apparel?
Yes, you may need a business registration certificate and comply with local regulations.
What are the tax implications for retail sales?
Retail sales in Hong Kong are subject to profits tax on earnings generated within the territory.
Can I operate an online apparel store?
Yes, you can operate an online store, but you still need to register your business in Hong Kong.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a retail sale of wearing apparel 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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