79Travel agency, reservation service and related activities
旅行代理、代訂服務及相關活動
This division encompasses a range of services related to travel and tourism, including the operation of travel agencies, reservation services for travel arrangements, and other related activities. It covers businesses that facilitate travel planning, booking accommodations, and providing travel information to customers.
Groups in this division
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.
Travel Agent Licence
Travel Industry Authority (TIA)
Any person carrying on business as a travel agent in Hong Kong, including outbound tour operators and agents selling travel services, must hold a travel agent licence from the Travel Industry Authority under the Travel Industry Ordinance (Cap. 634). A corporate applicant must be a Hong Kong incorporated or registered company, meet paid-up capital and bank guarantee requirements, and appoint a suitable authorized representative.
Applies where reservation services amount to travel agent business
- Capital requirement
- Paid-up share capital of not less than HK$500,000 (for company applicants for a new licence); a bank guarantee of HK$500,000 issued by an authorized institution is also required
- Processing time
- TIA states renewal applications normally take four weeks to process; no published target for new applications
Official sourceVerified 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.
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