HSICDATA
HSIC V2.0Subclass

813000Landscape care and greenery services

園境護理及綠化服務

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 maintenance and care of landscapes and greenery, including gardening and lawn care. It involves tasks such as fertilizing, seeding, spraying, and mowing lawns, as well as maintaining plants and shrubs in various settings, including highways and buildings.

This classification includes

  • care of highway greenery
  • garden maintenance services
  • gardening services
  • landscape care
  • lawn care services (e.g. fertilising, seeding, spraying)
  • lawn mowing services
  • maintenance of plants and shrubs in buildings

Classified elsewhere

These activities look similar but belong under different codes.

  • combined building maintenance services (including repair, security, cleaning, gardening, etc.)
  • construction activities for landscaping purposes
  • landscape gardening design
  • operation of tree nurseries (except forest tree nurseries)

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

This activity is inherently tied to Hong Kong premises and customers. Services such as garden maintenance and lawn care are typically performed on-site in Hong Kong. Contracts are usually negotiated and concluded within the local market.

Business registration wording

Suggested business nature for this activity

English

LANDSCAPE CARE AND GREENERY SERVICES

36/60 characters

Chinese 中文

園境護理及綠化服務

9/30 characters

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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 landscaping services?

Yes, you may need a business registration and specific licenses depending on the services offered.

What are the tax implications for my business?

Profits from landscaping services are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, as the activities are performed locally.

Can I operate this business from a home office?

Yes, but ensure compliance with local zoning regulations and any necessary permits for operating a business from home.

Incorporate in Hong Kong

Starting a landscape care and greenery 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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