939900Other miscellaneous entertainment activities n.e.c.
其他雜項娛樂活動
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 variety of entertainment services that do not fall into specific categories. It includes the operation and rental of spaces for activities such as band rooms, indoor play areas, and reading areas, as well as the organization of mass games and war games, along with the rental of leisure and pleasure equipment.
This classification includes
- band room operation and rental (at hourly rate)
- indoor play area rental (at hourly rate)
- indoor reading area rental (at hourly rate)
- mass games consultants (including child games)
- renting of leisure and pleasure equipment as an integral part of recreational facilities
- war games organisers
- miscellaneous entertainment and recreation activities n.e.c.
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.
Applies where entertainment is presented to the public on the premises
- 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
LowThis activity is inherently tied to Hong Kong premises and customers. Services such as band room operations and indoor play area rentals are typically performed on-site in Hong Kong. Contracts are usually negotiated and concluded within the local market.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
MISCELLANEOUS ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
51/60 characters
Chinese 中文
其他雜項娛樂活動
8/30 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 entertainment activities?
Yes, certain entertainment activities may require specific licenses or permits from local authorities.
How is tax applied to my profits?
Profits from activities conducted in Hong Kong are subject to local tax regulations, regardless of where contracts are signed.
What are the operational requirements?
You must comply with local health and safety regulations, and ensure your premises meet the necessary standards for public use.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a other miscellaneous entertainment activities n.e.c. 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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