8512Primary schools
小學
This activity covers the provision of education at the primary level, typically for children aged 6 to 12 years. Primary schools focus on foundational learning in subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics, and basic sciences, aiming to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for further education.
Subclasses in this class
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 851200 | Primary schools |
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.
Registration of a School
Education Bureau (EDB)
Under the Education Ordinance (Cap. 279), any institution providing nursery, kindergarten, primary, secondary or post-secondary education, or any other educational courses, to 20 or more persons in a day or 8 or more persons at any one time must be registered as a school with the Education Bureau. This covers private schools and tutorial centres, which must meet premises, fire safety, building safety and health requirements and register their managers before registration is granted. Approved schools receive a Certificate of Registration or Provisional Registration.
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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