Hong Kong light refreshment restaurant licence application
Hong Kong, China · Usually about 3–6 months once the premises, plans and compliance certificates are complete; a temporary licence may be applied for after core requirements are met, and the timeline for a formal licence is affected by rectification.
- Estimated timeline
- 3–6 monthscounted 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 Hong Kong light refreshment restaurant licence application. The actual applicable conditions, processing standards and competent authority requirements will be confirmed by an advisor based on the application before acceptance.
Est. processing time
After the premises, plans and compliance certificates are complete, usually approximately 3–6 months; a temporary licence may be applied for once core requirements are met, and the timeline for a formal licence is affected by rectification.
Prices follow the service listing. Where government approval or official review is involved, the outcome rests with the authorities and cannot be guaranteed.