953200Repair of household appliances, home and garden equipment
家用器具及庭園設備修理
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 involves the repair and servicing of various household appliances and equipment, including items such as refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, and sewing machines. It also encompasses the repair of musical instruments, plumbing and electrical repairs on a piecemeal basis, and the maintenance of home and garden tools.
This classification includes
- camera, repairing
- cutlery (except electric scissors), sharpening and repairing
- gas stove and oven, fitting and maintenance
- gas water heater, fitting and maintenance
- home and garden equipment, repairing and servicing
- household electric appliances (with audio and visual electronic products as minority), repairing
- household hardware, repairing
- household plumbing and electrical repair services on piecemeal basis
- household refrigerator and washing machine, repairing
- musical instrument, repairing
- musical instrument, tuning
- room air conditioners, repairing
- sewing machine for household, repairing
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- audio and visual electronic products, repairing
- electric scissors, repairing
- electrical fitting with water plumbing
- electrical wiring and fitting
- hand held power tools, repairing
- locksmith services
- repair of central air conditioning systems
- typewriters, repairing
Licences and approvals
What this activity needs to operate
No sector-specific licence applies to this activity. It can be set up as a standard Hong Kong company without extra regulatory approvals. Premises-based or product-based permits can still apply case by case; Emerhub confirms the exact position during scoping.
Offshore profits claim feasibility
LowThis activity is inherently tied to Hong Kong as it involves repairing household appliances and equipment for local customers. Services are typically performed on-site in Hong Kong, and contracts are negotiated with local clients, making offshore treatment unlikely.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
REPAIR OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT
51/60 characters
Chinese 中文
家用器具及庭園設備修理
11/30 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 appliance repair?
No specific license is required for appliance repair services in Hong Kong, but general business registration is necessary.
What are the tax implications for this business?
Profits from this business are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, as the activities are conducted locally.
Can I operate this business from home?
Yes, you can operate a household appliance repair business from home, provided you comply with local zoning regulations.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a repair of household appliances, home and garden equipment 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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