HSICDATA
HSIC V2.0Subclass

682200Real estate maintenance management

地產保養管理服務

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 management and maintenance of real estate properties, ensuring that buildings are well-maintained and operational. It includes a range of services such as repair, security, cleaning, and gardening, aimed at preserving the value and functionality of the properties.

This classification includes

  • building management
  • combined building maintenance services (including repair, security, cleaning, gardening, etc.)
  • real estate maintenance management

Classified elsewhere

These activities look similar but belong under different codes.

  • individual specialised building maintenance services

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

Low

Real estate maintenance management services are typically performed on-site in Hong Kong. Contracts are usually negotiated and concluded with local clients, making the activity inherently tied to the local market and premises.

Business registration wording

Suggested business nature for this activity

English

REAL ESTATE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

43/60 characters

Chinese 中文

地產保養管理服務

8/30 characters

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Industry statistics

How large is this sector in Hong Kong?

Official figures are compiled at industry level. These are for Real estate activities (L), the industry this classification belongs to.

11,500

Establishments (2023)

124,500

Persons engaged (2023)

C&SD Annual Survey of Economic Activities 2023Verified 2026-07-14

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 calendar

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a license for building management?

Yes, building management services may require a license under the Building Management Ordinance.

What types of services are included?

Services include repair, security, cleaning, and gardening for buildings.

How is tax applied to these services?

Profits from real estate maintenance management are subject to Hong Kong profits tax.

Incorporate in Hong Kong

Starting a real estate maintenance management 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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