854300Special education
特殊教育
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 educational institutions that provide specialized instruction and support for children with various disabilities, including hearing, intellectual, physical, and visual impairments. These schools are designed to cater to the unique learning needs of students who require additional assistance to achieve their educational goals.
This classification includes
- schools for children with hearing impairment
- schools for children with intellectual disability
- schools for children with physical disability
- schools for children with visual impairment
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
Offshore profits claim feasibility
LowSpecial education services are typically provided within Hong Kong to local students. Contracts are usually negotiated and executed in Hong Kong, and the services are inherently tied to local premises and clientele, limiting offshore treatment eligibility.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
57/60 characters
Chinese 中文
特殊教育服務
6/30 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
What licenses do I need?
You will need to apply for an education license from the Education Bureau to operate a special education school.
Are there tax benefits for this activity?
Generally, special education services do not qualify for offshore tax benefits due to their local nature.
Can I hire foreign staff?
Yes, but you will need to comply with Hong Kong's immigration and employment regulations for foreign workers.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a special education 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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