862300Dental practitioner activities
牙醫執業活動
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 the provision of dental care services by licensed dental practitioners, including general dentistry, orthodontics, and specialized dental treatments. It includes services offered in dental clinics and private practices by dentists and dental surgeons.
This classification includes
- dental clinics
- dental surgeons, private practice
- dentists, private practice
- orthodontic activities conducted by dentists
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- production of denture and dental prosthetic appliances by dental laboratories
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.
Private Healthcare Facility Licence (Hospital, Day Procedure Centre, Clinic)
Department of Health (Office for Regulation of Private Healthcare Facilities, ORPHF)
Under the Private Healthcare Facilities Ordinance (Cap. 633), premises where registered medical practitioners or dentists provide private medical services must be licensed as a hospital, day procedure centre or clinic. A Day Procedure Centre licence is required wherever Scheduled Medical Procedures such as endoscopy, chemotherapy, haemodialysis or surgical procedures are carried out in an ambulatory setting, with no exemptions; clinic licence applications commenced on 13 October 2025 and small practice clinics may seek letters of exemption. A DPC licence is normally valid for 3 years and the facility must appoint a Chief Medical Executive registered for at least 6 years.
Official sourceVerified 2026-07-14
Offshore profits claim feasibility
LowDental practitioner activities are inherently tied to Hong Kong premises and require local licenses to operate. Services are typically performed within Hong Kong, and contracts are negotiated with local patients, making offshore treatment unlikely.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
DENTAL PRACTITIONER ACTIVITIES INCLUDING DENTAL CLINICS
55/60 characters
Chinese 中文
牙醫執業活動包括牙科診所
12/30 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 to operate a dental clinic?
You need to obtain a dental practice license from the Dental Council of Hong Kong and ensure compliance with local health regulations.
Can foreign dentists practice in Hong Kong?
Yes, but they must register with the Dental Council and meet specific qualifications and language requirements.
What are the tax implications for dental practitioners?
Dental practitioners are subject to Hong Kong profits tax on income generated within the territory.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a dental practitioner 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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