First-time Application

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How to Apply

Application deadline

Apply as needed, there is no application deadline.

Application procedures and required documents

Submission methods

1. Online submission: applicant registers as a “Normal User”, completes the application form, uploads the required documents and submits the application with an electronic signature¹ through the DSEDT website (www.dsedt.gov.mo).
2. Online pre-application + submission in paper: applicant completes the application form and submits it electronically for pre-application through the DSEDT website (www.dsedt.gov.mo), then prints and signs the form and submits it with the required documents in-person at the DSEDT office.

Required documents include:

1. Copy of ID document of the sole proprietor/administrator(s);
2. Certificate of Criminal Record or equivalent documents of the sole proprietor/administrator(s);
3. Declaration (of non-bankruptcy or non-insolvency);
4. Other supporting documents uploaded by applicant;
5. Commercial Registration Certificate issued by the Legal Affairs Bureau (Commercial and Movable Property Registry Office)²;
6. Form M1: Business Tax New Registration/Amendment Form of the Financial Services Bureau (DSF) ²;
7. Certificate of Non-Indebtedness to the Macao Special Administrative Region issued by DSF²;
8. Letter of attorney and copy of ID document of the authorized person (if any);

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Note/Information for applicants

Note “¹”: Requires signing by means of a qualified certificate electronic signature issued by the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT).
Note “²”: Applicants may give consent to DSEDT to obtain the required information from the Legal Affairs Bureau and DSF.

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Fee 

Free.

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Time required for approval

10 working days upon receipt of all required application documents.

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Enquiry on progress and collection of results

DSEDT will notify applicants to collect their Operating Licenses in-person at the DSEDT office via e-mail and/or SMS messages.

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Service location and hours

1. Online submission: apply online (platform hyperlink)
2. Online pre-application + submission in paper: After submitting a pre-application online (platform hyperlink), submit the application with the required documents in-person at the DSEDT office.

DSEDT – External Trade Division
Address: Rua Dr. Pedro José Lobo, 1-3, 2/F, Macao
Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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