821900Photocopying, document preparation and other specialised office support activities
影印、文件準備及其他專門辦公室支援活動
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 range of specialized office support services, including photocopying, document preparation, and clerical tasks. It involves services such as document editing, proofreading, typing, and word processing, as well as duplicating and enveloping services.
This classification includes
- blueprinting
- clerical services
- document editing or proofreading
- document preparation
- duplicating services
- enveloping services
- general secretarial and stenographic services
- letter or resume writing
- photocopying services
- typing services
- word processing services
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- company secretary services
- court reporting and stenotype recording services
- mail advertising services
- management of human resources functions
- printing of documents (offset printing, quick printing, etc.)
- procurement of transport documents and waybills
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 some services can be performed remotely, many activities require physical presence in Hong Kong for client interaction and contract negotiation. The nature of document preparation and support services often ties them to local clients and premises.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING DOCUMENT PREPARATION
54/60 characters
Chinese 中文
辦公室支援服務
7/30 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 document preparation services?
No specific license is required for document preparation services in Hong Kong.
Can I operate this business from outside Hong Kong?
Yes, but you must ensure that services are delivered to clients in compliance with local regulations.
What are the tax implications for this business?
Profits are subject to Hong Kong profits tax unless qualifying for offshore treatment, which can be complex.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a photocopying, document preparation and other specialised office support activities 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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