Establishments to be set up in buildings under construction
Completed application form【Model C】(forms can be downloaded from MGTO Industry Net or available from MGTO/MGSC/MGSC-I);
If the application is made by a company, the relevant application form must be signed by the company’s lawful representative(s) according to the signature(s) on the identity document(s). A copy of the representative(s)’ identity document(s) (front and reverse side on the same page) as well as the company chop must be appended to the application.
If the application is made by an individual, he/she should sign the relevant application form according to the signature on the identity document, with a copy of the identity document (front and reverse side on same page) attached.
If the applicant authorises others to make the application on his/her behalf, the original letter of authorisation with notarised signature(s), or a certified copy of such, must be submitted. Copy of the identity document(s) of the authorised person(s) must be enclosed (front and reverse side on same page).
If the application is made by a company, the following documents must be submitted:
Original certificate of company registration issued by the Commercial and Movable Property Registry within the past three months. If the company was incorporated less than three months ago, a copy of the company incorporation or a copy of the Official Bulletin of the Macao Special Administrative Region in which article of incorporation of company is published can be used to substitute certificate of company registration issued by the Commercial and Moveable Property Registry.
Original certificate of criminal record of the company’s legal representative (should specify purpose of certificate is to apply for operating sauna and massage parlours) or similar documents.
If the application is made by an individual, original certificate of criminal record to be submitted (should specify purpose of certificate is to apply for operating sauna and massage parlours) or similar documents.
One copy of M/1 business tax form from the Finance Services Bureau (DSF) (can be submitted when applying for inspection of facilities).
One original and six copies of the following documents must be submitted:
Location plan with appropriate proportions;
Mezzanine levels in a scale of 1:100 in order that design facilities and passageways as well as location of facilities can be appraised;
* Design plans for water supply, drainage, sewage disposal and power equipment;
* Design plans for fire-fighting system;
For better understanding of the design plan, a cross-section and a longitudinal section are required. One of the sections should show the elevation entrances and exits;
Note
These design plans * should be submitted the latest at the facilities’ inspection stage providing that a declaration##【G Model 701】, (forms can be downloaded from MGTO Industry Net or available from MGTO/MGSC/MGSC-I), DSSCU issued receipt, C2 form and its index have been submitted to MGTO on this purpose.
##If applicant chooses a general application procedure instead, one original with six copies for documents listed under point 5 and a declaration【G Model 702】 should be submitted to MGTO on this purpose. Forms can be downloaded from MGTO Industry Net or available from MGTO/MGSC/ MGSC-I).
Design plans of all establishments must be drawn up by architects, civil engineers or technicians, in the field of electronic engineering or mechanical engineering, fire-fighting engineering companies, building contractors or construction companies, all registered with the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU). All plans require signatures of applicants and relevant technicians.
If the establishment is located on a classified immovable property (i.e. “monuments”, “buildings of architectural interest”, “building complex” or “sites”), a “to-be-classified immovable property” or in a buffer zone and a temporary buffer zone as defined by Law No. 11/2013 on “Cultural Heritage Protection Act”, an additional copy shall be submitted to the Macao Government Tourism Office for the purpose of seeking opinion from the Cultural Affairs Bureau.
If the establishment provides drinks and/or food for customers, original menu must be submitted.
Original identity document of person submitting application form must be produced.
Establishments to be set up in constructed buildings with operating license
Completed application form【Model C】(forms can be downloaded from MGTO Industry Net or available from MGTO/MGSC/MGSC-I);
If the application is made by a company, the relevant application form must be signed by the company’s lawful representative(s) according to the signature(s) on the identity document(s). A copy of the representative(s)’ identity document(s) (front and reverse side on the same page) as well as the company chop must be appended to the application.
If the application is made by an individual, he/she should sign the relevant application form according to the signature on the identity document, with a copy of the identity document (front and reverse side on same page) attached.
If the applicant authorises others to make the application on his/her behalf, the original letter of authorisation with notarised signature(s), or a certified copy of such, must be submitted. Copy of the identity document(s) of the authorised person(s) must be enclosed (front and reverse side on same page).
If the application is made by a company, the following documents must be submitted:
Original certificate of company registration issued by the Commercial and Movable Property Registry within the past three months; If the company was incorporated less than three months ago, a copy of the company incorporation or a copy of the Official Bulletin of the Macao Special Administrative Region in which article of incorporation of company is published can be used to substitute certificate of company registration issued by the Commercial and Moveable Property Registry.
Original certificate of criminal record of the company’s legal representative (should specify purpose of certificate is to apply for operating sauna and massage parlours) or similar documents.
If the application is made by an individual, original certificate of criminal record to be submitted (should specify purpose of certificate is to apply for operating sauna and massage parlours) or similar documents.
One copy of M/1 business tax form from the Finance Services Bureau (DSF) (can be submitted when applying for inspection of facilities).
One original and four copies of the following documents must be submitted:
Location plan with appropriate proportions;
Mezzanine levels in a scale of 1:100 in order that design facilities and passageways as well as location of facilities can be appraised;
For better understanding of the design plan, a cross-section and a longitudinal section are required. One of the sections should show the elevation entrances and exits;
A copy of receipt and M6 form with its index issued by DSSCU.
Note
##If applicant chooses a general application procedure instead, one original with six copies for documents listed under point 5 and a declaration【G Model 702】 should be submitted to MGTO on this purpose. Forms can be downloaded from MGTO Industry Net or available from MGTO/MGSC/ MGSC-I).
Design plans of all establishments must be drawn up by architects, civil engineers or technicians, in the field of electronic engineering or mechanical engineering, fire-fighting engineering companies, building contractors or construction companies, all registered with the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU). All plans require signatures of applicants and relevant technicians.
If the establishment is located on a classified immovable property (i.e. “monuments”, “buildings of architectural interest”, “building complex” or “sites”), a “to-be-classified immovable property” or in a buffer zone and a temporary buffer zone as defined by Law No. 11/2013 on “Cultural Heritage Protection Act”, an additional copy shall be submitted to the Macao Government Tourism Office for the purpose of seeking opinion from the Cultural Affairs Bureau.
If establishment provides drinks and/or food for customers, original menus must be submitted.
Original identity document of person submitting application form must be produced.
Location and service hours
MGTO headquarter (With barrier-free information counter)
Address: Alameda Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção, n.os 335-341, Edifício “Hot Line”, 18º andar, Macau
Office hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:30pm – 5:45pm
Friday: 9:00am-1:00pm, 2:30pm – 5:30pm
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Macao Government Services Centre (Application forms and related documents will be collected through Municipal Affairs Bureau representatives)
Address: Rua Nova da Areia Preta, n.º 52, Macau
Office hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm (no lunch break)
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Macao Government Services Centre in Islands (Application forms and related documents will be collected through Municipal Affairs Bureau representatives)
Address: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.º andar, Taipa
Office hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm (no lunch break)
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Fees
To be paid upon approval of application and inspection of facilities passed.
Sauna and massage parlour
One year: MOP12,000.00 (plus 10% stamp duty)
Half-year: MOP7,500.00 (plus 10% stamp duty)
Sauna for steam bath only
One year: MOP5,000.00 (plus 10% stamp duty)
Half-year: MOP3,000.00 (plus 10% stamp duty)
Massage parlours for massage service only
One year: MOP9,000.00 (plus 10% stamp duty)
Half-year: MOP5,000.00 (plus 10% stamp duty)
Place of application
Macao Government Tourism Office – Payment can be made by cash, cheque or bank draft (It should be made payable to “Direcção dos Serviços de Turismo”); or by Macau Pass card and Mpay;
Macao Government Services Centre/Macao Government Services Centre in Islands – Payment can be made by cash, cheque or bank draft (It should be made payable to “Instituto para os Assuntos Municipais”), or through the machines of “GovPay”, namely by VISA, Master Card, UnionPay Debit/Credit Card, UnionPay Quick Pass, UnionPay App, BOC Mobile Banking payment, Tai Fung Pay, GuangfaPay, LusoPay, ICBC ePay, UePay, WeChat Pay and Alipay; or by Macau Pass card and MPay.
hotel, apartment hotel, tourism complex, pousada, building for commercial use only, and area, with separate entrance, of the commercial podium* in a semi-commercial building.
*”Commercial part” is the part or parts of the podium building units used for commercial purposes. When the main building is constructed of the upper and the lower parts, the “podium” means the lower part which is with a larger area and with a single building or tower buildings built above the ground level.
Explanation of terminology above is provided by the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU). During the licenses’ application, DSSCU will provide technical opinions whether or not the location complies with the laws.
People under 18 years of age are prohibited from entering establishments. Massagists cannot be exhibited.
(Refer to Decree Law no. 47/98/M dated 26th October, 1998.)
e-mail: mgto@macaotourism.gov.mo