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

Replacement

How to handle it

Processing procedure and required documents:

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

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

3. 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.

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


Approval time required

10 working days


Remark/Application Instructions

Important note: The concerned person is required to apply in person or via an authorized person.


Related specifications or requirements

Not applicable


Progress query method

Not applicable


The result of completing the service/Amount

Method for collecting 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 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 Saturday, Sunday 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 Saturday, Sunday 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 Saturday, Sunday and public holidays)

4.Islands District Public Services Centre

Details:

Service location: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.˚ 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 Saturday, Sunday 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

Other Channels Available?:No


Service processing location and time-Remote counter

1、Macau New Neighbourhood in Hengqin

Details:

Service location: Rua Xiangshun, n.os 370-378, loja, Zona de Cooperação Aprofundada de Guangdong e Macau em Hengqin. Office hours: Monday to Friday (except legal holidays): 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

2、Hengqin Government Affairs Service Center

Details:

Service location: 1-2/F, Building 2, Civic Service Center, 868 Gangao Blvd, Hengqin, China. Office hours: Monday to Friday (except legal holidays): 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Do you support reservation:Is

Do you need to make an appointment for post-processing:Is


Content provider: Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM)

Last modified: 2026-10-16 17:08

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