563900Beverage serving places n.e.c.
其他飲品供應場所
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 primarily engaged in serving beverages that are not classified elsewhere. This encompasses a variety of beverage serving places, such as fruit juice stalls, where customers can purchase freshly prepared juices and other non-alcoholic drinks.
This classification includes
- fruit juice stalls
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- outlets selling drinks in food courts
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.
Light Refreshment Restaurant Licence
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD)
Required for premises selling light refreshments for consumption on the premises where only simple cooking processes are used and the food range is limited. Issued under the Food Business Regulation (Cap. 132X). A provisional licence option is available during the full licence application.
- 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
LowProfits from beverage serving places are typically tied to local customers and require physical premises in Hong Kong. Contracts for services are usually negotiated and concluded within Hong Kong, making it difficult to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
BEVERAGE SERVING PLACES INCLUDING FRUIT JUICE STALLS
52/60 characters
Chinese 中文
飲品供應場所包括果汁攤
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 license to operate a juice stall?
Yes, you need a food business license from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.
What are the classification boundaries for my business?
Your business falls under HSIC subclass 563900, covering various beverage serving activities.
How is tax treated for my beverage business?
Your business profits are subject to Hong Kong profits tax as it operates within the local market.
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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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