477401Retail sale of works of art and craft
工藝品零售店
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 forms of artistic works and crafts, including items such as oil paintings, sculptures, and plaster statues. It also encompasses the sale of products made from materials like ivory, focusing on the direct sale to consumers.
This classification includes
- ivory products, retail sale
- oil paintings, retail sale
- plaster statue, retail sale
- sculptures, retail sale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- embroidery, 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 is inherently tied to Hong Kong as it involves retail sales to local customers. Contracts are typically negotiated and concluded within Hong Kong, making it difficult to qualify for offshore tax treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
RETAIL SALE OF WORKS OF ART AND CRAFT PRODUCTS
46/60 characters
Chinese 中文
工藝品零售
5/30 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 for selling art?
No specific license is required for selling art, but general business registration is necessary.
Are there any restrictions on the types of art I can sell?
You must comply with local laws regarding the sale of certain materials, such as ivory, which may have restrictions.
How is tax applied to my retail sales?
Retail sales in Hong Kong are subject to profits tax based on your net profits, with no sales tax or VAT.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a retail sale of works of art and craft 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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