492601Rental of passenger vehicles with drivers (providing local transportation services only)
配備司機的載客車輛出租服務(只提供本地運輸服務)
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 rental of passenger vehicles that are operated by drivers, specifically for local transportation services. It includes services such as chauffeur-driven cars and other passenger vehicles used for transporting individuals within a defined local area.
This classification includes
- rental of passenger vehicles with drivers (providing local transportation service only)
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- ambulance services
- school bus services
Licences and approvals
What this activity needs to operate
Activities under this code trigger the following licensing regimes. Emerhub prepares and files each application on your behalf.
Hire Car Permit / Passenger Service Licence
Transport Department
Under the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374), a private car may not be used to carry passengers for hire or reward unless a hire car permit is in force, with permits issued for hotel, tour and private (limousine) hire car services; applicants must show genuine demand and, for limousine permits, deploy vehicles with a taxable value over HK$300,000. Operators of non-franchised public bus services must instead hold a Passenger Service Licence with a Passenger Service Licence Certificate for each bus. Permits are non-transferable and lapse if vehicle ownership changes.
Official sourceVerified 2026-07-14
Offshore profits claim feasibility
LowThis activity is inherently tied to Hong Kong as it involves providing local transportation services. Contracts are typically negotiated and concluded within Hong Kong, and the services are performed for local customers, making offshore treatment unlikely.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
RENTAL OF PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS SERVICES
50/60 characters
Chinese 中文
配備司機的載客車輛出租
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?
Yes, you need a passenger vehicle license and a hire car permit to operate.
What are the tax implications?
Profits from this activity are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, as services are provided locally.
Can I operate without a physical office?
While not mandatory, having a local office can enhance credibility and operational efficiency.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a rental of passenger vehicles with drivers (providing local transportation services only) 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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