477416Retail sale of gifts, novelties and souvenirs
禮品、精品及紀念品零售店
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 a variety of gifts, novelties, and souvenirs. It includes shops that specialize in selling items intended for gifting or as mementos, such as trinkets, decorative items, and local crafts.
This classification includes
- gift shops
- novelties and souvenirs shops
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 for sales 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 GIFTS, NOVELTIES AND SOUVENIRS
45/60 characters
Chinese 中文
禮品精品及紀念品零售
10/30 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 gifts?
No special license is required for selling gifts, novelties, and souvenirs in Hong Kong. However, general business registration is necessary.
What are the tax implications for my gift shop?
Profits from your gift shop will be subject to Hong Kong profits tax. Ensure proper accounting to comply with local tax regulations.
Can I operate an online gift shop from Hong Kong?
Yes, you can operate an online gift shop. Ensure compliance with e-commerce regulations and business registration requirements.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a retail sale of gifts, novelties and souvenirs 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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