How to Process
Online application
Log in to “Business & Associations Platform” for processing (Applicants must have an individual or entity account of “Macao One Account”)
Application made in person
Required Document:
1. Food and Beverage Establishment – Application for Cancellation or Replacement of License (MOD. 024/DLA/DHAL) which can be obtained free of charge from the One-stop Licensing Service for Food and Beverage Establishments of IAM or downloaded from the IAM website www.iam.gov.mo; (not required for online applications)
2. If the license holder is a legal person, a photocopy of the valid Business Registration Certificate is required to be submitted (exemption for companies registered at the Commerce and Movable Property Registry of Macao; not required for online applications).
Note: If the identification document of the applicant (including individual and legal person) has been updated, a clear photocopy is required to be submitted upon application.
Document to be produced: The original or notarised copy of the identification document which bears the signature of the applicant or the legitimate representative is required to be produced.
Locations and Office Hours for Processing the Service
Division of Administrative Licensing: Avenida da Praia Grande, n.os 762-804, Edifício China Plaza, 2.º andar, Macau (One-stop Licensing Service for Food and Beverage Establishments)
Integrated Services Centre and Public Services Centres
Integrated Services Centre: Avenida da Praia Grande, n.os 762-804, Edifício China Plaza, 2.º andar, Macau;
Northern District Public Services Centre: Rua Nova da Areia Preta, n.º 52, 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.˚ andar, Macau;
Islands District Public Services Centre: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.º andar, Centro de Serviços da RAEM das Ilhas , Taipa
Islands District Public Services Centre – Seac Pai Van Station: Avenida de Vale das Borboletas, Complexo Comunitário de Seac Pai Van, 6.˚ andar, Coloane.
Office hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturday, Sunday 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)
Fees
Not applicable
Time Required for Approval
Online application: 15 working days counting from the day when all documents for application are submitted and relevant requirements are fulfilled
Application made in person: 15 working days counting from the day when all documents for application are submitted and relevant requirements are fulfilled
Progress enquiry and collection of result of service
Online application: Log in to “Business & Associations Platform” for enquiries
Application made in person: www.iam.gov.mo/p/licenseQuery/frame
Remarks / Important Notes on Application
1. The person concerned can make the application in person or authorise a representative to make the application;
2. If the applicant is an individual, the original identification document is required to be produced for verification upon application made in person;
3. If the applicant is a legal person, the application form is required to be signed by the legitimate representative and the original identification document is required to be produced for verification upon application made in person. Moreover, a photocopy of the valid Business Registration Certificate (exemption for companies registered at the Commerce and Movable Property Registry of Macao) and a clear photocopy of the identification document of the legitimate representative of the company are required to be submitted;
4. If the establishment has a license for signboards and advertisements, application for cancellation can be made at the same time.