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

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How to process

Deadline for application: Not applicable

Processing procedure and required documents:

1. Application form (Format 023/DLA/DHAL, the form can be obtained from IAM);

2. Original administrative license;

3. Location Plan of the proposed construction work;

4. Floor Plan of the occupied area;

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

6. 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; 

7. 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: Not applicable

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

Time for processing: 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:

https://www.iam.gov.mo/c/licenseQuery/csliprogressquery

Method for collecting result of service: 

Collection by in-person visit


Content provider: Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM)

Last modified: 2025-10-06 00:25

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