How to process
Deadline for application: Not applicable
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.
Locations and office hours for processing the service
Application by in-person visit
Locations:
Integrated Services Centre: Avenida da Praia Grande, n.os 762-804, Edifício China Plaza , 2.o 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.o 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, Seac Pai Van Community Complex, 6.o 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:
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
Time required for approval
Online application: 30 working days
Application by in-person visit: 30 working days
Remarks / Important notes on application
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).
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
Method of collection of result of service:
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”)