477411Retail sale of paper products
紙製品零售店
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 paper products, including cut-to-size bond paper, envelopes, greeting cards, and tissue products. It encompasses a range of items such as paper bags, cups, napkins, plates, towels, and toilet tissue, catering to general consumer needs.
This classification includes
- cut-to-size bond paper for general purposes, retail sale
- envelope, retail sale
- greeting cards, retail sale
- letter sheet, retail sale
- musical greeting cards, retail sale
- paper bags, retail sale
- paper cups, retail sale
- paper napkin, retail sale
- paper plates, retail sale
- paper towels, retail sale
- tissue paper, retail sale
- toilet tissue paper, 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 PAPER PRODUCTS INCLUDING ENVELOPES AND CARDS
59/60 characters
Chinese 中文
紙製品零售店
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 paper products?
No specific license is required for retailing paper products in Hong Kong. However, general business registration is necessary.
What are the tax implications for my business?
Retail businesses in Hong Kong are subject to profits tax on income generated within the territory. Offshore profits may not be taxed if conditions are met.
Can I operate online and still be considered a retail business?
Yes, you can operate online. However, your business must still comply with local regulations and tax obligations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a retail sale of paper products 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.
Start incorporation with Emerhub