980000Goods- and services-producing activities of private households for own use
用以自給的私人家庭商品及勞務生產活動
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 production of goods and services by private households for their own consumption. It includes activities such as home gardening, cooking, and other domestic tasks that are not intended for sale or commercial purposes.
This classification includes
- goods- and services-producing activities of private households for own use
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 the household and typically involves goods and services produced for personal use. Contracts are usually not negotiated offshore, and the services are performed within Hong Kong premises.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
GOODS AND SERVICES PRODUCING ACTIVITIES
39/60 characters
Chinese 中文
用以自給的私人家庭商品及勞務生產活動
18/30 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 this activity?
No specific license is required for producing goods and services for personal use in a private household.
How is tax treated for these activities?
Since these activities are for personal use, they generally do not generate taxable income.
Can I operate this business from a rented space?
This activity is meant for private households and should not be conducted from a rented commercial space.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a goods- and services-producing activities of private households for own use 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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