How to process
Deadline for application: Application for license renewal should be submitted 10 days before the valid period expires.
Processing procedure and required documents:
1. Application form(Mod.017/DLA/DHAL);
2. Photocopy of Civil Liability Insurance Policy for the placement of publicity materials and advertising materials which is issued by a registered insurance company in Macao (if applicable);
3. Original or photocopy of the license;
4. Photos showing the location of the placement of advertisement plate(s)/signboard(s);
5. If the applicant is a nature person, a photocopy of the ID document of the signatory should be submitted;
6. 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.
Locations and office hours for processing the service
Application by in-person visit
Locations:
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: Issue of license valid for a period of 15 days or less than 15 days : MOP600; every square metre or part thereof : MOP20.
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: 15% of the license fee, Minimum payable amount MOP500 Maximum payable amount MOP5,000.
Fees, Charges and Prices List: Not applicable
Time required for approval
Time for processing: 10 working days 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
Application by in-person: visit https://www.iam.gov.mo/c/licenseQuery/csliprogressquery
Online application: Log in to “Business & Associations Platform” for enquiries
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”)