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License for Occupation of Public Area on a Long-term Basis

First-time Application

How to handle it

Processing procedure and required documents:

1. Application form (Format 018/DHAL, the form can be obtained from IAM);

2. Location Plan of the proposed construction work;

3. Floor Plan of the occupied area;

4. A legible photocopy of document(s) certifying the latest Industrial Tax;

5. If the applicant is a natural person: A legible photocopy of identity document; 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; 

6. If the applicant is a food and beverage establishment, it is required to submit a legible photocopy of its administrative license issued by the Macao Government Tourist Office.

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.

Do you support agency services
Do you support dropshipping
Does it support file cabinets

Processing Time Limit

Not applicable


cost

Application fee:

1. 2 square metres or less in total area (per square metre or less) Mop 3000.00 per year;

2. Over 2 square metres in total area (per square metre or less) Mop 2000.00 per year.

Form fee: Not applicable

Stamp duty: 10% of the license fee

Security deposit: Not applicable

Fees, Charges and Prices List: www.iam.gov.mo/c/pricetable/list


Approval time required

Online application: 30 working days

Application by in-person visit: 30 working days


Remark/Application Instructions

Important notes: 

1. The concerned person is required to apply in person or via an authorized person;

2. In general, the time taken for examination and approval of the application is 30 working days. However, the actual time taken is also dependent on whether or not the submitted documents meet the application requirements and is subject to the opinions and reply from technical department(s).


Related specifications or requirements

Not applicable


Progress query method

Online application: Log in to “Business & Associations Platform” for enquiries

Application by in-person visit: https://www.iam.gov.mo/p/licenseQuery/csliprogressquery


The result of completing the service/Amount

1.Collection by in-person visit

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 holder must have an individual or entity account of “Macao One Account”)


Service processing location and time-online

1、Business & Associations Platform

description:

Applicants must have an individual or entity account of “Macao One Account”.


Service processing location and time-offline

1.Integrated Services Centre

Details:

Service location: Avenida da Praia Grande, n.os  762-804, Edifício China Plaza , 2.o andar, Macau 

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). 

2.Northern District Public Services Centre

Details:

Service location: Avenida de Venceslau de Morais, n.º 222, r/c, Centro de Serviços da RAEM, Macau. 

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).

3.Central District Public Services Centre

Details:

Service location: Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, n.os 5 e 7, Complexo da Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, 3.o andar, Macau.

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).

4.Islands District Public Services Centre

Details:

Service location: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.º andar, Centro de Serviços da RAEM das Ilhas, Taipa. 

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).

5.Islands District Public Services Centre – Seac Pai Van Station

Details:

​Service location: Avenida de Vale das Borboletas, Seac Pai Van Community Complex, 6.o andar, Coloane.

Office hours: 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).

Do you support reservation:Is

Do you need to make an appointment for post-processing:No

Appointment Method:

Macao One Account/Business & Associations Platform

Other Channels Available?:No


Content provider: Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM)

Last modified: 2026-10-16 17:08

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