477422Retail sale of office appliances and equipment (excl. computers, furniture and fixtures)
辦公室器材零售店(電腦、傢具及固定裝置除外)
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 office appliances and equipment, excluding computers, furniture, and fixtures. It includes items such as photocopiers, cash registers, typewriters, and other office-related tools that facilitate business operations.
This classification includes
- blackboard, retail sale
- card reader, retail sale
- cash registers, retail sale
- charting board, retail sale
- microfilming equipment, retail sale
- photocopier, retail sale
- time-keeper, retail sale
- typewriter, 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 typically conducted within Hong Kong. The nature of the business requires physical premises and direct interaction with local customers, making it less likely to qualify for offshore tax treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
RETAIL SALE OF OFFICE APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT
46/60 characters
Chinese 中文
辦公室器材零售
7/30 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 office equipment?
No specific license is required for retailing office equipment in Hong Kong, but general business registration is necessary.
How is my business classified for tax purposes?
Your business will be classified based on the nature of activities conducted, which in this case is retail sales of office appliances.
Are there any operational requirements?
You must comply with local regulations, including health and safety standards, and ensure proper business registration.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a retail sale of office appliances and equipment (excl. computers, furniture and fixtures) 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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