561901Other eating places with seats
其他自設座位的餐食場所
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 subclass includes establishments that provide seating for customers to enjoy a variety of food and beverages, but do not offer full waiter service. It encompasses a range of specialized food shops such as dessert houses, ice cream parlors, and stalls serving cooked dim sum or other prepared foods.
This classification includes
- bean milk and bean curd jelly shops
- desserts houses
- dim sum (cooked) stalls
- food shops with very little or no waiter service
- ice cream houses
- organs of cattle (cooked) stalls
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- restaurants in the form of a tea cafe except with all the above characteristics except only specialising on a small range of styles of cuisine (e.g. noodle and congee restaurants)
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.
General Restaurant Licence
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD)
Required for any premises selling meals or unbottled non-alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises, with no restriction on cooking methods or food types. Issued under the Food Business Regulation (Cap. 132X). Applicants may obtain a provisional licence while working toward the full licence.
- Processing time
- FEHD performance targets: Application Vetting Panel meeting within 20 working days of acceptance of the application; letter of requirements issued and final verification inspection within 8 working days of notification of compliance; provisional licence issued over the counter within 1 working day when all essential requirements are met
Official sourceVerified 2026-07-14
Offshore profits claim feasibility
LowThis activity is inherently tied to Hong Kong premises and customers. Most contracts are negotiated and concluded within the local market, making it difficult to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
OTHER EATING PLACES WITH SEATS INCLUDING DESSERTS
49/60 characters
Chinese 中文
其他自設座位的餐食場所
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
What licenses do I need?
You may need a food business license and a restaurant license from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.
Can I serve alcohol?
Yes, you need a separate liquor license to serve alcohol in your establishment.
What are the tax implications?
Profits from this activity are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, as it is conducted within the territory.
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