Plain-English guides to HSIC codes, company registration, and compliance in Hong Kong.
A practical guide to HSIC Section K (Financial and Insurance Activities) in Hong Kong — the exact codes, which regulator licenses each activity, and how to classify your business correctly on the Business Registration application.
How to select the correct HSIC Section J code for information and communications technology businesses in Hong Kong, with exact code titles, registration steps, government fees, and timelines.
HSIC Section I covers hotels, restaurants and licensed food premises in Hong Kong. This guide explains the relevant HSIC codes, the licences required from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and the Home Affairs Department, the timelines and fees involved, and who the classification suits.
HSIC Section H covers transportation and logistics under divisions 49–53, from land transport to warehousing and postal services. This guide explains the section's structure, how to select the correct code for your Hong Kong business registration, and the compliance implications of misclassification.
HSIC Section G covers wholesale trade (Division 46) and is distinct from Section H, which covers retail. This guide maps the correct HSIC V2.0 codes for import/export and wholesale businesses, and sets out the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310) and Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) obligations that apply.
HSIC Section F covers construction in Hong Kong under divisions 41-43. This guide explains the codes, the Buildings Ordinance (Cap. 123) registration regime, and the contractor licensing you need before you trade.
A practical guide to HSIC Section C (Manufacturing) in Hong Kong — how the classification works, which codes apply, and how manufacturing businesses register with the Business Registration Office and Companies Registry.
A complete guide to registering a Hong Kong business under HSIC Section A (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing). Covers eligibility, Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310) requirements, government fees, timelines, and how to select the correct HSIC V2.0 code for your operation.
Hong Kong has no statutory non-compete regime. Enforceability turns entirely on common law restraint-of-trade doctrine, with reasonableness judged case by case. This guide sets out the legal tests, drafting requirements, and practical limits for employers and employees.
Hong Kong has no statutory right to work from home, but the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57), Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance (Cap. 509), and Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) all apply to remote arrangements. This guide sets out eligibility, timelines, cost metrics, and suitability for drafting a compliant WFH policy.
The Minimum Wage Ordinance (Cap. 608) sets a statutory hourly floor for most Hong Kong employees. This guide covers the current rate, who is exempt, how the rate is reviewed, and the penalties for underpayment.
Hong Kong employers must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance (Cap. 509), which requires a safe workplace, safe systems of work, and adequate training. This guide covers eligibility, statutory timelines, penalty figures, and which businesses fall within scope.