How to process
Required Document:
1. Application letter;
2. Location plan of the proposed construction work;
3. Floor plan of the occupied area (Scale 1:100);
4. If the establishment is licensed and supervised by the Macao Government Tourist Office, it is required to submit a legible photocopy of its administrative license.
Note: If the establishment is licensed and supervised by the Macao Government Tourist Office, the license holder is a natural person, he or she should submit a legible photocopy of identity document(s); the license holder is a legal entity, a photocopy of valid Business Registration Certificate (companies registered at the Commerce and Movable Property Registry of Macao are exempted from submission) is required to be submitted, together with a legible photocopy of the identity document of the legal representative(s) of the company. A legible photocopy of the company’s document of incorporation or of the company’s incorporation document which has been published in the “Official Gazette of Macao SAR” if the document of incorporation has been signed for less than 15 days.
Document to be produced: The original / notarised copy of the identity document which bears the signature of the applicant or the legitimate representative.
Locations for processing the procedure and office hours
Location: One-stop Licensing Service of Food and Beverage Establishments – Avenida da Praia Grande, No. 762-804, China Plaza Building, 2/F, Macau.
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Fees
Application fee: 30 square metres or less in area for each square metre or less Mop 1200.00 per year; Each additional square metre or less Mop 400.00 per year
Stamp Duty: 10% of the license application fee
Deposit: Not Applicable
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Time required for processing
Processing time: 30 working days
Remarks/ points to note for application
Important note:
1. The application letter has to be written by the license holder.
2. In general, the time taken for examination and approval of the application is 30 working days. However, the actual time taken is also dependent on whether or not the submitted documents meet the application requirements and is subject to the opinions and reply from technical department(s).
3. It is forbidden to place any objects or fixed equipments at the outdoor cafe without authorized permission;
4.It is forbidden to occupy any public area other than the designated licensed area;
5. On a daily basis, it is forbidden to open outdoor cafes to the public during 1:00 am to 6:00 am in the morning nor place any objects or equipments over there during this period of time;
6. Everyday, after using the respective public area, the license holders are required to clean it up promptly;
7. Lidded containers must be placed in the client servicing area for disposal of rubbish;
8. The Outdoor Cafe License is not-transferable nor be used for other locations other than the designated licensed location.
Note : With the rapid development of the Macao society in recent years, the resident population and visitors from other places increase day by day. To facilitate urban development and ensure good access conditions of public streets, in principle, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) does not consider fully accepting new applications for License for Outdoor Cafes at the moment. However, for applications for License for Outdoor Cafes to be opened in appropriate areas or for specific projects, IAM maintains an open attitude and will carry out analysis and study on the applications concerned. The issue of License for Outdoor Cafes will only be considered on the premise that there is no impact on public safety, public hygiene and environmental protection.
Relevant standards or requirements
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