How to process
Deadline for application: Application for license renewal should be submitted before the valid period expires.
Processing procedure and required documents:
- Fill in the application form Mod. 007/DLA/DHAL (The form is obtainable free of charge from IAM or downloadable from IAM’s website at www.iam.gov.mo.);
- If the applicant is a natural person, a photocopy of the applicant’s identification document(s) should be presented. If the applicant is a legal person, a photocopy of valid Business Registration Certificate (companies registered at the Commerce and Movable Property Registry of Macao are exempted from submission) or a photocopy of valid Certificate of Association and Foundation issued by the Identification Services Bureau is required to be submitted. The relevant application form is required to be signed by its legal representative and submitted with a photocopy of the identification document of the signatory of the application form;
- Photocopy of the license to be renewed;
- Receipt of Security Deposit;
- Photocopy of third party insurance policy which remains valid throughout the entire period when the public area is being occupied.
Documents required to be produced:The original or notarised copy of identification document with the signature of the applicant or legal representative must be produced and the original of Third Party Insurance Policy.
Locations and office hours for processing the service
Application by in-person visit
Locations:
- Integrated Services Centre : Avenida da Praia Grande, nos. 762-804, Edf. China Plaza, 2˚ andar, Macau;
- Northern District Public Services Centre：Avenida de Venceslau de Morais, n.º 222, r/c, Centro de Serviços da RAEM, Macau;
- Central District Public Services Centre：Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, n.os 5 e 7, Complexo da Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, 3.˚ andar, Macau;
- Islands District Public Services Centre：Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.˚ andar, Centro de Serviços da RAEM das Ilhas, Taipa;
- Islands District Public Services Centre – Seac Pai Van Station：Avenida de Vale das Borboletas, Complexo Comunitário de Seac Pai Van, 6.˚ andar, Coloane.
Office hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Islands District Public Services Centre – Seac Pai Van Station
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Online application: Log in to “Business & Associations Platform” for processing (Applicants must have an individual or entity account of “Macao One Account”)
Application by mail: Not applicable
Fees
Application fee:
- License for a period of 15 days or less: MOP 600.00
- Per square metre or less: MOP 20.00
Form fee: Not applicable
Stamp duty: If the license fee exceeds MOP 50.00, the stamp duty is equivalent to 10% of the license fee.
Security deposit: 20% of the license fee, the minimum payable amount is MOP 500.00.
Fees, Charges and Prices List: www.iam.gov.mo/c/pricetable/list
Time required for approval
Time for processing: 6 working days, counting from the date when all the required documents are qualified. However, if it is necessary to consult the other authorities, the consulting period will not be included in the processing time as mentioned.
Remarks / Important notes on application
Important note: If it is confirmed that the activity is organised by a non-profit entity, exemption from the mentioned fees may be granted by the Administration Committee on Municipal Affairs. However, the entity is still required to pay the security deposit.
Relevant standards or requirements
Not applicable
Progress enquiry and collection of result of service
Enquiry about application progress:
Online application: Log in to “Business & Associations Platform” for enquiries
Application by in-person visit: https://www.iam.gov.mo/p/licenseQuery/csliprogressquery
1. In person
2. Downloading license from Internet
During the valid period of the license, the license holder may download the latest license via “Business & Associations Platform” on his or her own. (A license must have an individual or entity account of “Macao One Account”)