Hong Kong banks reject thousands of corporate account applications every year — often because the declared Business Nature maps to the wrong HSIC code. Search our free bilingual database to get it right from day one.
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Wrong HSIC codes trigger Enhanced Due Diligence — or outright rejection. Know before you apply.
Certain codes require specific licences. Identify compliance obligations before you open.
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Search all 1,001 industry sub-classes by keyword, HSIC code, or Chinese title.
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Jump straight to the HSIC codes for the most common business types in Hong Kong.
Shops, online stores, market stalls
Restaurants, cafes, catering, bars
Trading, wholesale distribution
Management, IT, professional services
Payments, wallets, financial technology
Building, renovation, civil engineering
Schools, tutoring centres, language training
Hotels, guesthouses, serviced apartments
Freight, warehousing, cargo forwarding, courier
Advertising, design, photography, media production
Plain-English answers to the most common questions about HK company setup.
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