477413Retail sale of flowers and plants (incl. seeds, fertilisers and horticultural sundries)
花卉及植物零售店(包括種子、化肥及園藝用品)
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 a variety of flowers and plants, including fresh flowers, seeds, and horticultural products such as fertilizers and sundries. It encompasses sales from florist shops and other retail outlets that specialize in these items.
This classification includes
- florist shops
- fresh flower, retail sale
- horticultural sundries, retail sale
- plants, fertilisers and horticultural sundries, retail sale
- seeds of flower or plants, retail sale
- silk flower, retail sale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- potted flowers, rental
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
LowThe retail sale of flowers and plants is inherently tied to physical premises in Hong Kong. Customers typically visit these shops, and contracts for sales are negotiated and concluded locally. This makes it difficult for profits to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
RETAIL SALE OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS INCLUDING SEEDS
49/60 characters
Chinese 中文
花卉及植物零售包括種子
11/30 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 to sell flowers?
No specific license is required for selling flowers in Hong Kong. However, general business registration is necessary.
Can I sell imported flowers and plants?
Yes, you can sell imported flowers and plants, but ensure compliance with local import regulations and standards.
What are the tax implications for my flower shop?
Profits from your flower shop will be subject to Hong Kong profits tax. Ensure proper accounting for expenses and income.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a retail sale of flowers and plants (incl. seeds, fertilisers and horticultural sundries) 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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