751400Industrial design services
工業設計服務
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 encompasses services related to the design of various industrial products, including moulds, toys (excluding electronic games), watches, and clocks. It also includes photo-engraving design and the overall product design process, focusing on the aesthetic and functional aspects of these items.
This classification includes
- mould designing
- photo-engraving design
- product designing
- toy designing (excluding electronic games)
- watches and clocks designing
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- engineering design
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
MediumWhile industrial design services can be performed remotely, they often require close collaboration with clients in Hong Kong. Contracts are typically negotiated locally, which ties the activity to the Hong Kong market and may limit offshore tax benefits.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN SERVICES INCLUDING PRODUCT DESIGN
51/60 characters
Chinese 中文
工業設計服務
6/30 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 for industrial design services?
No specific license is required for industrial design services in Hong Kong, but you must comply with general business registration requirements.
How is tax applied to my design services?
Profits from industrial design services are subject to Hong Kong profits tax unless qualifying for offshore treatment, which depends on where services are delivered.
Can I operate this business from outside Hong Kong?
Yes, you can operate from outside Hong Kong, but ensure that your contracts and client interactions comply with local regulations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a industrial design services 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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