812900Other building and industrial cleaning activities
其他樓房及工業清潔活動
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 a variety of specialized cleaning services that are not classified under general building cleaning. It includes the cleaning of industrial machinery, transportation vehicles such as trains and planes, and specific tasks like window cleaning, chimney cleaning, and the maintenance of ventilation systems. Additionally, it covers street sweeping and the cleaning of swimming pools, as well as the exterior cleaning of various types of buildings.
This classification includes
- bottle cleaning services
- cleaning of industrial machinery
- cleaning of the interior of road and sea tankers
- cleaning of trains, buses, planes etc.
- specialised cleaning activities for buildings such as window cleaning, chimney cleaning and cleaning of fireplaces, stoves, furnaces, incinerators, boilers, ventilation ducts and exhaust units
- street sweeping
- swimming pool cleaning services
- exterior cleaning of buildings of all types, including offices, factories, shops, institutions and other business and professional premises and multiunit residential buildings
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- car washing services
- combined building maintenance services (including repair, security, cleaning, gardening, etc.)
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
LowThis activity is inherently tied to Hong Kong premises and customers. Cleaning services are typically performed on-site in Hong Kong, and contracts are usually negotiated with local entities. Therefore, it is unlikely to qualify for offshore non-taxable treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
BUILDING AND INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICES
41/60 characters
Chinese 中文
樓房及工業清潔服務
9/30 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 cleaning services?
Yes, you may need a business registration and specific licenses depending on the cleaning services offered.
What are the tax implications for my cleaning business?
Your cleaning business will be subject to Hong Kong profits tax on income generated within the territory.
Can I hire foreign workers for my cleaning company?
Yes, but you will need to comply with Hong Kong's immigration regulations for hiring foreign employees.
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