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Liquor Licence

Liquor Licence

Liquor licences are issued by the Liquor Licensing Board. Applicants who meet the requirements must also be vetted by the police.

Many people think a liquor licence is very hard to get: the procedure is complicated, it has to go through government departments, rents in Hong Kong are high, and you cannot sell alcohol until the licence is issued. Our professional team can resolve these problems and help you get a liquor 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. These are government charges, separate from our consultancy fee.

Shop specifications

A bar must be suitable for customers drinking alcohol in its building structure, escape routes, fire safety and sanitary facilities. Each case is approved on its own merits.

Special requirements and restrictions

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Liquor licence questions

Can I apply for a liquor licence myself?
If you have plenty of time, it generally takes about 6 months; more complicated cases take longer.
Why does a liquor licence need police approval?
From the police point of view, a bar is a public place that can easily bring many kinds of crime, including drink driving, prostitution and gambling. An applicant who meets the requirements is first approved by the Liquor Licensing Board, then vetted by the police, which includes meeting police officers and giving a statement. Our professional team explains these questions to you so you are well prepared for the interview.
Can I be prosecuted for selling alcohol without a licence?
Yes. Selling alcohol without a licence involves two Hong Kong offences: "possession of liquor for sale without a licence" and "sale of liquor without a licence". On conviction, the penalty is a fine of up to $1,000,000 and two years' imprisonment.
What does a liquor licence applicant need to meet?
The Liquor Licensing Board generally decides whether an applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a liquor licence based on their personal character, relevant work experience and past record as a liquor licensee.
Do I need a liquor licence to sell alcohol in an online shop?
Under section 2 of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance, a "liquor licence" means a licence to sell or supply liquor for drinking on the premises named in the licence. So an online shop selling alcohol, without offering tastings, in theory does not need a liquor licence. From a business point of view, to avoid breaking the law by accident, we suggest applying for a liquor licence first; it also makes running the shop easier for the owner.

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