970000Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel
受聘於住戶的家居活動
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 employment of individuals by households to perform domestic services. It includes roles such as babysitters, chauffeurs, cooks, gardeners, private tutors, and watchmen, as well as other household services not classified elsewhere.
This classification includes
- baby sitter
- chauffeur, household service
- cook, household service
- gardener, household service
- private tutor
- watchman service
- domestic help, n.e.c.
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 premises and customers. Services such as domestic help and tutoring are typically performed within the local area, making it difficult to qualify for offshore treatment. Contracts are usually negotiated and concluded in Hong Kong.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INCLUDING DOMESTIC HELP
53/60 characters
Chinese 中文
家居雇用服務包括家務幫助
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
Do I need a license for domestic help?
No specific license is required for household employment services in Hong Kong.
How do I classify my household service business?
You can classify your business under HSIC subclass 970000 for household employment activities.
What are the tax implications for this activity?
Income from household employment services is subject to Hong Kong profits tax, as the activities are performed locally.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a activities of households as employers of domestic personnel 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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