Hong Kong public entertainment venue licence application | Except cinemas and theatres
Hong Kong, China · Usually about 8–16 weeks once venue, plans and safety information are complete; may be extended by fire, building, police and on-site inspections.
- Estimated timeline
- 8-16 weekscounted from receipt of complete documents
- Key deliverable
- Licence application and acceptance receipt
- Packages
- Standard service
What you provide
- Certificate of Incorporation, Business Registration Certificate and applicant information
- Business premises lease contract, land use and owner's consent
- Venue plans and equipment layout drawn by professionals
- Fire, building, ventilation, drainage, sanitation and electrical information
- Food process, menu, ingredients, refrigeration/manufacturing equipment information (for food businesses)
- Hygiene manager/supervisor and staff information (where applicable)
- Compliance certificates, professional certifications and on-site rectification information
- Application form and supplementary documents required by the competent authority.
What you receive
- Licence application and acceptance receipt
- Departmental referrals, on-site inspections and supplementary document/rectification records
- Temporary licence (where eligible and approved)
- Formal licence/e-licence (upon completion of all requirements and approval)
- Licence conditions, validity period and renewal reminders
- Excludes venue renovation, fire engineering and equipment procurement unless otherwise agreed.
Service details
This service is for handling the application for a Hong Kong public entertainment venue license | excluding cinemas and theaters. The actual applicable conditions, processing criteria and competent authority requirements will be confirmed by an advisor based on the application before acceptance.
Est. processing time
Typically approximately 8–16 weeks after the venue, plans and safety documents are complete; fire services, buildings, police and on-site inspections may extend this.
Prices follow the service listing. Where government approval or official review is involved, the outcome rests with the authorities and cannot be guaranteed.