How to process
Deadline for application: In accordance with Chief Executive Writ of Instruction no. 267/2004 and Clause 2 of Article 2 of Chief Executive Writ of Instruction no. 268/2003 amended by Chief Executive Writ of Instruction no. 109/2005, application for license renewal should be submitted from January to February, unless a different period is specified by the law.
Processing procedure and required documents:
Documents required to be produced:
1. The original license;
2. A photocopy of the policy of civil liability insurance for the installation of promotional and advertising materials issued by an insurance company which is given permission to operate in Macao (if applicable);
Documents required to be submitted:
If the applicant is unable to produce the required documents mentioned in points 1 and 2 above, he/she is required to submit the “Declaration of Renewal of License for Placement of Long-term Advertisements and Signboards”(Mod.034/DLA/DHAL) completed by the license holder. If the license holder is an individual, a photocopy of the identification document of the signatory is required. If the license holder is a legal person, the declaration is required to be signed by the legitimate representative and a photocopy of the identification document of the signatory is required. Moreover, a photocopy of the valid Business Registration Certificate (exemption for companies registered at the Commerce and Movable Property Registry of Macao) or a photocopy of the valid Certificate of Association issued by the Identification Services Bureau is required to be submitted.
Locations and office hours for processing the service
Application by in-person visit
Location:
1. Integrated Services Centre: Avenida da Praia Grande, n.os 762-804, Edifício China Plaza, 2.º andar, Macau;
2. Northern District Public Services Centre: Avenida de Venceslau de Morais, n.º 222, r/c, Centro de Serviços da RAEM,Macau;
3. 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;
4. Islands District Public Services Centre: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.˚ andar, Centro de Serviços da RAEM das Ilhas, Taipa;
5. Islands District Public Services Centre – Seac Pai Van Station: Avenida de Vale das Borboletas, Complexo Comunitário de Seac Pai Van, 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 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. Advertisement
1.1 Non-luminous With area of 5 square metres or less, for every square metre or part thereof : MOP80; With area exceeding 5 square metres, for every square metre or part thereof: MOP160.
1.2 Luminous With area of 5 square metres or less, for every square metre or part thereof : MOP160; With area exceeding 5 square metres, for every square metre or part thereof: MOP320.
2. Signboard
2.1 Non-luminous With area of 5 square metres or less, for every square metre or part thereof : MOP40; With area exceeding 5 square metres, for every square metre or part thereof : MOP90.
2.2 Luminous With area of 5 square metres or less, for every square metre or part thereof : MOP80; With area exceeding 5 square metres, for every square metre or part thereof: MOP160.
Note: As stipulated by Clause (1) and (3) of Article 17 of Law No. 25/2024, the advertisement license fee and stamp duty for year 2025 are exempted.
Form fee: Not applicable.
Stamp Duty: If the license fee exceeds MOP50, the stamp duty is equivalent to 10% of the license fee.
Note: As stipulated by Clause (1) and (3) of Article 17 of Law No. 25/2024, the advertisement license fee and stamp duty for year 2025 are exempted.
Security deposit: Not applicable.
Fees, Charges and Prices List: Not applicable.
Time required for approval
Time for processing: 1 working day after receiving all the necessary documents.
Remarks / Important notes on application
Not applicable
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: Not applicable
Method for collecting result of service:
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 holder must have an individual or entity account of “Macao One Account”)