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Issue of Transshipment Activity License

Application


How to Apply

Deadline for Formalities

Companies intending to carry out transshipment activity must apply for a transshipment activity license to the DSEDT

Formalities and Documents Required for Application

An applicant is not required to apply in person, but has to submit the following documents:

  1. Application letter ;
  2. Criminal record certificate (original copy) of the board members, directors or managers as stated in the respective commercial registration;
  3. Certificate of deposit issued by a bank ;
  4. Copy of identification document of the company’s responsible persons.
    P.S.: According to Decree-Law no. 7/96/M of 29 January, and Administrative Regulation no. 8/2005 of 17 June, applicant companies must possess capital of not less than MOP1,000,000, of which at least half must be immediately available and the remaining amount must be paid up within a maximum of three years.

Service Locations and Hours

Submission of Documents

Apply in person

  1. Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) – Licensing and Supervision Division
    Address: Rua Dr. Pedro José Lobo, n°s 1-3, 2/F, Macao
    Office Hours:
    Monday to Thursday, 9:00 – 17:45 (no lunch break)
    Friday, 9:00 – 17:30 (no lunch break)
  2. Macao SAR Service Centre (CSRAEM)
    Address: Rua Nova da Areia Preta, n° 52, Macao
    Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 18:00 (no lunch break)
  3. Islands Service Centre of Macao SAR (CSRAEM-I)
    Address: Rua de Coimbra, n° 225, 3/F , Taipa
    Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 18:00 (no lunch break)

P.S: Citizens may also submit application documents for the service at the collection points for documents related to the scope of the Secretariat for Economic and Finance Affairs.


Fee

Free


Processing Time

7 working days from submission of full documents (Performance Pledge).


Enquiry on Progress and Collection of Results

Collect in person


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Last modified: 2025-09-01 00:10

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