477203Retail sale of medical goods
醫療用品零售店
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 medical goods and supplies directly to consumers. It includes items such as bandages, blood glucose meter kits, blood pressure readers, thermometers, syringes, and other medical equipment and supplies that are essential for health monitoring and first aid.
This classification includes
- bandage, retail sale
- blood glucose meter kits, retail sale
- blood pressure readers, retail sale
- body fat monitors, retail sale
- first-aid box with medical supplies, retail sale
- syringe, retail sale
- thermometers for measuring body temperature, retail sale
- urine strips and urine strip readers, retail sale
- wheelchairs for disable and invalid, retail sale
- medical equipment and supplies 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 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 MEDICAL GOODS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT
48/60 characters
Chinese 中文
醫療用品零售
6/30 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 medical goods?
Yes, selling medical goods in Hong Kong requires compliance with local regulations and may need specific licenses.
What are the tax implications for retail sales?
Retail sales in Hong Kong are subject to profits tax, and you must maintain proper accounting records.
Can I operate this business online?
Yes, you can operate online, but you must comply with local regulations regarding e-commerce and product safety.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a retail sale of medical goods 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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