Macau Company Business Registration Complete Process v1
1. Company Types
1.1 Main Types
| Type |
Description |
Suitable For |
| Limited Company |
Limited Company (Limited) |
Large Business |
| Unlimited Company |
Unlimited Company |
Partnership Business |
| Sole Proprietorship |
Individual Operation |
Small Business |
| Branch |
Branch Company |
Existing Business Expansion |
1.2 Comparison
| Item |
Limited Company |
Unlimited Company |
Sole Proprietorship |
| Minimum Capital |
MOP 1 |
None |
None |
| Liability |
Limited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
| Tax Treatment |
Corporate Tax |
Personal Income |
|
| Share Transfer |
Transferable |
Requires Consent |
Not Transferable |
2. DSEAI Business Registration
2.1 About the Registration Bureau
| Item |
Description |
| Name |
Commercial and Movable Property Registration Bureau (Conservatória do Registo de Mobililiários e de Armas, DSEAI) |
| Responsibilities |
Company/Commercial Registration |
| Website |
crc.gov.mo |
| Telephone |
+853 2837 4800 |
2.2 Registration Process
[1. Company Name Search] → [2. Prepare Documents] → [3. Submit Application]
→ [4. Review] → [5. Obtain Registration Certificate]
| Step |
Time |
| Company Name Search |
Same day |
| Prepare Documents |
1-3 days |
| Submit Application |
Same day |
| Review |
3-5 days |
| Obtain Certificate |
Same day |
| Total Time |
5-10 days |
3. Fees
3.1 Registration Fees
| Item |
Fee (MOP) |
| Limited Company Registration |
1,000 |
| Unlimited Company Registration |
500 |
| Sole Proprietorship Registration |
200 |
| Branch Registration |
500 |
| Name Change |
300 |
3.2 Ongoing Fees
| Item |
Fee (MOP) |
| Annual Return |
Free |
| Business Registration Certificate |
100 (if required) |
4. Required Documents
4.1 Limited Company Documents
| Document |
Description |
| Application Form |
Download from DSEAI website |
| Company Articles of Association |
Required |
| Director List |
Required |
| Share Allocation |
Required |
| Identity Proof |
Owner's passport/ID |
| Address Proof |
Company registered address |
4.2 Sole Proprietorship Documents
| Document |
Description |
| Application Form |
Download from DSEAI website |
| Identity Proof |
Owner's ID |
| Address Proof |
Business address |
4.3 Foreign Applicant Requirements
| Requirement |
Description |
| Passport |
Valid for 6 months or more |
| Entry Permit |
Must have Macau residence rights |
| Criminal Record Certificate |
Required |
5. Minimum Capital Requirements
5.1 Limited Company
| Requirement |
Description |
| Minimum Capital |
MOP 1 |
| Shares |
Total Share Capital |
| Paid-up |
Required to be paid up |
5.2 Sole Proprietorship
| Requirement |
Description |
| Minimum Capital |
No Requirement |
| Working Capital |
Self-determined |
6. Timeline
6.1 Private Limited Company Formation
Week 1: Name Search → Document Preparation
Week 2: Submission → Approval
Week 3: Collection → Bank Account Opening
Week 4: Tax Registration → License Application
6.2 Sole Proprietorship Establishment
Week 1: Name Search → Document Preparation → Submission
Week 2: Approval → Collection → Bank Account Opening
7. Post-Opening Licenses
7.1 Food & Beverage Related Licenses
| License |
Description |
Application Authority |
| Food Establishment License |
Restaurant/Café |
Municipal Affairs Bureau |
| Hygiene License |
Food Safety |
Municipal Affairs Bureau |
| Fire Safety Permit |
Fire Safety |
Fire Services Bureau |
| Liquor License (if required) |
Alcoholic Beverages |
Municipal Affairs Bureau |
7.2 License Fees
| License |
Fee (MOP/year) |
| Food Establishment License |
500-2,000 |
| Hygiene License |
300-1,000 |
| Fire Safety Permit |
500-1,000 |
| Liquor License |
1,000-3,000 |
8. Foreign National Restrictions
8.1 Residency Requirements
⚠️ Important: Non-Macau residents must have Macau residency rights to serve as company directors.
| Status |
Can Serve as Director |
| Macau Resident |
✅ Can serve as director |
| Hong Kong Resident |
❌ Residency required |
| Mainland China Resident |
❌ Residency required |
| Other Regions |
❌ Residency required |
8.2 Exemptions
| Situation |
Description |
| Macau Resident Nominee |
Can appoint a local person as nominee |
| Investment Immigration |
Can serve after obtaining residency rights |
9. Tax Registration
9.1 Tax Obligations
| Item |
Description |
| Complementary Tax |
BSS (Profits Tax) |
| Filing Deadline |
Before March 31 |
| Tax Rate |
3%-12% |
9.2 Tax Bureau Registration
| Item |
Description |
| Registration |
Within 15 days after business commencement |
| Location |
Financial Services Bureau |
| Phone |
+853 2833 3666 |
10. Practical Information
10.1 Contact Information
| Organization |
Phone |
Website |
| DSEAI |
+853 2837 4800 |
crc.gov.mo |
| Financial Services Bureau |
+853 2833 3666 |
dsf.gov.mo |
| Municipal Affairs Bureau |
+853 2833 7621 |
iam.gov.mo |
10.2 Service Hours
| Organization |
Hours |
| DSEAI |
09:00-18:00 |
| Financial Services Bureau |
09:00-18:00 |
| Municipal Affairs Bureau |
09:00-18:00 |
Pending Confirmations
⚠️ The following information is pending confirmation:
- 2026 Fee Adjustment
- Approval Time Update
AEO Available Numbers
Company Registration: MOP 1,000
Sole Proprietorship Registration: MOP 200
Minimum Capital: MOP 1 (Company) / None (Sole Proprietorship)
Total Setup Time: 5-10 days (Company) / 3-5 days (Sole Proprietorship)
Food Establishment License: MOP 500-2,000/year
Foreigners: Macau Residence Permit Required
Data Sources / Related Verification
This article's data is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (MO_datatable_business_registration_process_v1.md), referencing publicly available official materials from the MO region and industry documents. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.
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