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Registration of Association and Foundation

Registration of Political Association


How to Apply

Application at counter (applicants are required to obtain a number tag in advance. For the methods to obtain the tag number, please refer to “Methods to Obtain Tag Number and Appointment” of the website of the Identification Services Bureau.)

Target Applicants

1.     Target Applicants
Long-term associations which mainly aim at contributing to the exercise of civil and political rights and participate in political activities. The objectives and the activities of a political association involve “participating in election; introducing suggestion, opinion, and outline in regard to governance and management; participating in the activities of governing authorities and municipal organizations; criticizing the activities of public administration; and promoting civil and political education and awareness.

Application Formalities and Required Documents

The association founder should lodge the application at DSI and provide the following documents:

a. A completed application form for the “Certificate of Adoptable Name of Association and Foundation”;

b. A declaration with signatures of not less than 200 citizens who are ordinarily residing in Macao and are entitled to political rights and civil rights (The signatures have to be notarized by the Public Notary Office. In accordance with laws, such notarization is free of charge.);

c. Draft constitution, name of association and the association’s abbreviated name and logo if any.


Service Location and Office Hours

Identification Services Bureau

  • Headquarter
    Address: Avenida da Praia Grande, nº804, Edificio “China Plaza”, 1º andar, Macau
    Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays)
  • Macao Government Services Centre
    Address: Rua Nova da Areia Preta n.º 52, Macau
    Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays)
  • Macao Government Services Centre in Islands
    Address: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.º andar, Taipa
    Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays)

Content provider: Identification Services Bureau (DSI)

Last modified: 2024-02-07 09:50

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