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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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.
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.
Get the complete official classification manual — 376 pages, bilingual (English and Traditional Chinese), from the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department.
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