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Liquor Licence

Liquor Licence

The issuing authority for liquor licences is the Liquor Licensing Board, and meeting the application conditions still requires police vetting.

Complex procedures, government approvals and high Hong Kong rents can make the process daunting, particularly as alcohol sales cannot begin before a licence is issued. Our professional team helps resolve these issues and obtain the licence as soon as possible, within 90 days.

Trust or Company Service Provider licence TC007926

Government fees — liquor licence

Licence / premisesIssue or renewal: valid for 1 year
Liquor licence — with a bar3,940
Liquor licence — without a bar1,990
Club liquor licence — with a bar1,100
Club liquor licence — without a bar1,100

All amounts in HK dollars. Our consultancy fee is charged separately from the government amounts shown here.

Shop specifications

The bar’s structure, escape routes, fire safety and sanitary facilities must suit customers drinking alcohol on the premises; approval depends on the individual circumstances.

Special requirements and restrictions

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Liquor licence questions

Can you handle the application yourself?
You can, provided you have sufficient time: allow about 6 months in general, with longer for a more complicated case.
What does police vetting involve?
Police regard bars as public places that can give rise to drink driving, prostitution, gambling and other offences. After the Liquor Licensing Board approves a qualifying application, police vetting includes an interview with officers and giving a statement. Our team explains the questions so you can prepare for the interview.
What can happen if alcohol is sold without a licence?
Prosecution is possible under the Hong Kong offences of "possession of liquor for sale without a licence" and "sale of liquor without a licence". A conviction can bring a fine of up to $1,000,000 and two years in prison.
How is an applicant’s suitability assessed?
Personal character, relevant work experience and the applicant’s past performance as a liquor licensee generally inform the Liquor Licensing Board’s decision on whether that person is fit to hold a licence.
Does selling alcohol online require a licence?
Section 2 of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance defines a liquor licence around sales or supplies for drinking on the specified premises. An online shop without tastings therefore theoretically does not need one. We nevertheless suggest applying first to avoid accidental breaches and make business operations easier.

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