939500Amusement game centres
遊戲機中心
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 includes establishments that operate amusement game centres, which provide a variety of electronic games for entertainment purposes. These centres may include family entertainment facilities and internet gaming areas, where customers can engage in interactive gaming experiences.
This classification includes
- electronic games centres
- family entertainment centre
- internet games centres
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.
Places of Public Entertainment Licence
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, authorised by the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs as Licensing Authority under Cap. 172)
Required under the Places of Public Entertainment Ordinance (Cap. 172) for premises or places where public entertainment such as cinemas, theatres, concerts, exhibitions or amusement attractions is presented to the public, whether or not admission is charged. The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs is the statutory Licensing Authority and has authorised the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene to issue and cancel licences. Separate application guides apply to cinemas and theatres versus other places of public entertainment.
Amusement game centres are licensed under the Amusement Game Centres Ordinance in addition
- Processing time
- Government performance targets for straightforward non-cinema applications: site inspection within 7 working days of an acceptable application; Application Vetting Panel meeting within 20 working days of acceptance of the licence application; letter of requirements issued at or before the panel meeting or upon departmental clearance
Official sourceVerified 2026-07-14
Offshore profits claim feasibility
LowAmusement game centres primarily serve local customers and are typically located in Hong Kong. The services are performed on-site, and contracts are usually negotiated and concluded within the region, making it difficult to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
AMUSEMENT GAME CENTRES ELECTRONIC GAMES CENTRES
47/60 characters
Chinese 中文
遊戲機中心
5/30 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 to operate an amusement game centre?
Yes, you need to obtain a license from the Hong Kong government to operate an amusement game centre.
What types of games can I offer in my centre?
You can offer electronic games, arcade games, and family entertainment activities, provided they comply with local regulations.
Are there specific tax obligations for amusement game centres?
Yes, amusement game centres are subject to Hong Kong's profits tax and must comply with local tax regulations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a amusement game centres 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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