561903Takeaway shops and meal outlets without seats
外賣店及不設座位的餐膳售賣處
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 primarily prepare and sell ready-to-eat meals and food items for immediate consumption, but do not provide seating for customers. Activities include the delivery and takeaway of various prepared foods such as soups, pizzas, sushi, and sashimi.
This classification includes
- delivery of soup for immediate consumption
- pizza meal delivery
- sushi and sashimi for immediate consumption, retail store without seats
- takeaway of prepared meal
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. The meals are prepared and sold locally, and contracts are typically negotiated and concluded within Hong Kong. Therefore, it does not qualify for offshore non-taxable treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
TAKEAWAY SHOPS AND MEAL OUTLETS WITHOUT SEATS
45/60 characters
Chinese 中文
外賣店及不設座位的餐膳售賣處
14/30 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 specific license for a takeaway shop?
Yes, you need a food business license from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.
Can I operate a takeaway shop from home?
Operating from home is possible but requires compliance with local zoning regulations and a food business license.
What are the tax implications for my takeaway business?
Your takeaway business will be subject to Hong Kong profits tax on income generated within the territory.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a takeaway shops and meal outlets without seats 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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