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Business Activity HSIC Code Search
Every Hong Kong company must declare its business nature using a Hong Kong Standard Industrial Classification (HSIC) code on the incorporation form (NNC1) and the Business Registration application. Search by keyword below, copy your code, and we will file it with your incorporation.
Why the code matters
- Required on the NNC1 incorporation form and Business Registration application
- Banks use it when assessing your account application
- Some activities (finance, insurance, food, travel) need extra licences
- You can update it later with a change of business nature filing
61 codes found
Growing of cereals and other crops
Agriculture & fishing
Marine fishing
Agriculture & fishing
Manufacture of bakery products
Manufacturing
Manufacture of soft drinks and bottled water
Manufacturing
Manufacture of wearing apparel (except fur apparel)
Manufacturing
Manufacture of soap, detergents and cosmetics
Manufacturing
Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment
Manufacturing
Manufacture of jewellery and related articles
Manufacturing
Construction of buildings
Construction
Electrical installation
Construction
Building completion and finishing (renovation)
Construction
Wholesale on a fee or contract basis (trading agents)
Trading & wholesale
Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals
Trading & wholesale
Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Trading & wholesale
Wholesale of textiles, clothing and footwear
Trading & wholesale
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment
Trading & wholesale
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment
Trading & wholesale
Non-specialised wholesale trade (general import & export)
Trading & wholesale
Retail sale in non-specialised stores (supermarkets)
Retail
Retail sale of textiles in specialised stores
Retail
Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores
Retail
Retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles
Retail
Retail sale via internet (e-commerce / online store)
Retail
Other passenger land transport
Transport & logistics
Sea and coastal freight water transport
Transport & logistics
Freight forwarding and shipping agency services
Transport & logistics
Postal and courier activities
Transport & logistics
Hotels and similar short-stay accommodation
Hospitality & food
Restaurants (Chinese and non-Chinese)
Hospitality & food
Bars, pubs and beverage serving activities
Hospitality & food
Software publishing (incl. games and apps)
Technology & media
Motion picture, video and TV programme production
Technology & media
Computer programming activities (software development)
Technology & media
Computer consultancy and computer facilities management
Technology & media
Data processing, hosting and related activities
Technology & media
Web portals and online platforms
Technology & media
Other monetary intermediation
Finance & insurance
Activities of holding companies (investment holding)
Finance & insurance
Other financial service activities (except insurance)
Finance & insurance
Other activities auxiliary to financial services
Finance & insurance
Activities of insurance agents and brokers
Finance & insurance
Real estate activities with own or leased property
Property
Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis
Property
Legal activities
Professional services
Accounting, bookkeeping, auditing and tax consultancy
Professional services
Business and management consultancy activities
Professional services
Architectural and engineering activities
Professional services
Advertising and marketing agency activities
Professional services
Market research and public opinion polling
Professional services
Specialised design activities (graphic, interior, product)
Professional services
Photographic activities
Professional services
Leasing of intellectual property and similar products
Business support
Activities of employment placement agencies
Business support
Travel agency activities
Business support
Combined office administrative service activities
Business support
Activities of call centres
Business support
Organisation of conventions and trade shows
Business support
Other education n.e.c. (training and tutoring)
Education & health
Medical and dental practice activities
Education & health
Hairdressing and other beauty treatment
Personal services
Physical well-being activities (fitness, spa)
Personal services
Pick the code that best describes your main source of income. If you trade in more than one area, choose the dominant activity — you can describe the rest in the business description field.
Got your code?
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Same pricing as our Hong Kong company formation page — government fees included, company secretary for the first year, and your HSIC code filed for you.
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$645.00
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- Incorporation application filed with the Companies Registry, HK$1,545 government fee covered
- Certificate of Incorporation (CI)
- Articles of Association drafted for your share structure
- Business Registration Certificate (BRC) for 12 months, HK$2,350 government fee covered
- Hands-on help preparing your bank account application
- Licensed company secretary for the first year
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For founders who want the whole thing off their plate — company, address, mail, share changes, bookkeeping and tax filing in one price.
- Incorporation application filed with the Companies Registry, HK$1,545 government fee covered
- Certificate of Incorporation (CI)
- Articles of Association drafted for your share structure
- Business Registration Certificate (BRC) for 12 months, HK$2,350 government fee covered
- Neobank and EMI account opening assistance
- Licensed company secretary for the first year
HSIC code FAQs
What is an HSIC code?
The Hong Kong Standard Industrial Classification code is a numeric code the government uses to classify what your business actually does. It appears on your incorporation form and Business Registration record.
Can I choose more than one code?
You declare one principal business nature. If you operate across several areas, pick the one that generates most of your revenue and describe the rest in plain words on the form.
What if I choose the wrong code?
You can change your declared business nature later by notifying the Inland Revenue Department. A mismatched code can slow down bank onboarding, so it is worth getting right at incorporation.
Does Bizvee file the code for me?
Yes. Tell us your activity when you order Hong Kong company formation and we complete the NNC1 and Business Registration application with the correct HSIC code.