French EPR compliance from Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is a non-EU jurisdiction for French EPR purposes — same regime as US LLCs and UK Ltd companies. A Hong Kong Limited shipping packaged consumer goods to French addresses is a producer under Article L. 541-10 II of the Code de l’environnement and must designate a France-established mandataire REP. We handle the full file for HK exporters, with translation of the Business Registration certificate built into the workflow.

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Why Hong Kong brands target France

France is the second-largest EU e-commerce market after Germany. For HK trading companies serving European brand owners or operating direct-to-consumer via Amazon France, Cdiscount or Shopify, France is typically the second EU market launched after Germany.

Documents we need from a Hong Kong company

Business registration

Hong Kong Business Registration Certificate (商業登記證) issued by the Inland Revenue Department. Original Chinese + English translation accepted. Standard certificate is sufficient — no apostille required.

Tax / business identifier

Business Registration Number (BR Number). Used as the tax identifier for cross-border filings. Optional: Companies Registry CR number if filed as a limited company.

Full document checklist with per-jurisdiction examples in our required documents page.

Invoicing & payment

We invoice the client directly in EUR. HK companies often receive in HKD via wire — we provide HKD-equivalent on the invoice for reference. No HK or French VAT applies to our service for a HK Ltd buyer (B2B service outside EU VAT scope).

Special considerations for Hong Kong sellers

Chinese-language documents

HK certificates are commonly bilingual (Chinese + English). Where the certificate is Chinese-only, we coordinate the English translation as part of dossier preparation. No notarisation required for the translation.

Amazon FBA HK seller status

HK-incorporated sellers using Amazon FBA-EU programs are treated as non-EU producers for French EPR. FBA fulfilment does not transfer producer status to Amazon. Compliance burden stays with the HK Ltd.

PPWR Article 45 cross-border multiplier

From 12 August 2026, HK companies shipping packaging to multiple EU Member States need a representative in each. We coordinate the France leg + refer trusted partners in DE, IT, ES, NL.

The 6-step path for Hong Kong sellers

Send your catalog summary via our wizard. Indicate Hong Kong as country of incorporation.
Receive scope confirmation + flat-fee quote within 24 hours.
Upload Hong Kong Business Registration Certificate (商業登記證) issued by the Inland Revenue Department + tax identifier + legal representative ID.
Sign the civil mandate electronically (eIDAS-compliant, no notary).
We file with each applicable eco-organism. 5-10 business days per dossier.
ADEME publishes the IDU on SYDEREP. 2-3 weeks total elapsed from mandate signature.

Frequently asked questions

Can a HK trading company act as the mandataire REP for the brand it represents?

No. The mandataire must be France-established (Conseil d’État ruling EcoDDS, 10 November 2023). A HK Ltd cannot register clients on SYDEREP directly. The HK trading company can introduce the European brand owner to us for the mandate.

My HK business is structured as a Limited Liability Partnership. Same regime?

Yes. Any HK business entity placing products on the French market is a producer for French EPR. The legal form does not affect the obligation; only the documentation set varies slightly (LLP agreement vs incorporation certificate).

Do I need a French bank account?

No. We invoice in EUR; you pay by international wire from any bank. Eco-contributions are paid by us to the eco-organism on receipt of your funds.