Hong Kong - Apply for Massage Establishment Licence

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Procedure

1. Before you apply for a Massage Establishment Licence it would be better if you seek first the advise of the Planning Department to confirm whether a planning permission under Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance, Cap 131 is required before making any financial proposal for a massage establishment at the intended location.
   If a planning permission from the Town Planning Board is considered necessary for the proposed location, an applicant is advised to first apply for the same before submitting an application to the Police Licensing Office for a Massage Establishments Licence.
2. If no planning permission is required for such proposed location or that planning permission has been given by the Town Planning Board, the applicant should then submit a total of five copies of application forms (photocopies are acceptable), duly signed by the applicant, in person or by mail.`
3. All application forms are free of charge. These forms are available at the Police Licensing Office. A link to the application form is also provided under 'Documents to Use' section. The form may either be completed in English or Chinese by the the applicant himself.
   Owners/partners/shareholders of any proposed massage establishment should appoint a licensee who is considered as a fit and proper person and who can adequately and personally supervise their proposed massage establishment.
4. The Police Licensing Office will only begin to process the application upon receipt of all completed documents.
5. Upon receipt of an application, the Police Licensing Office would, within two working days, refer such an application to all relevant government departments for their respective comments for compilation of the letters of requirements.

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Required Documents

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e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Liquor and Miscellaneous Licensing

12/F, Arsenal House, Police Headquarters,
1 Arsenal Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
(MTR Admiralty Station Exit D / Wan Chai Station Exit C)

Tel. No.:
Temporary Liquor Licence / Musical Instrument Permit: 2860 6052
Pawnbrokers Licence / Massage Establishment Licence : 2860 6524

Faxline: 2200 4325

Email:[email protected]

Eligibility

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Fees

Licence Fee: $9,750 HKD

Validity

A Massage Establishments Licence is a valid for a period of 12 months.

Documents to Use

Application for the Issue of a Massage Establishments Licence

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

The Commissioner of Police (“the Commissioner”) is the appointed Licensing Authority.

The Commissioner shall not grant a licence unless he is satisfied that: -

• (a) the applicant is a fit and proper person to operate a massage establishment;
• (b) the applicant will adequately and personally supervise the massage establishment;
• (c) the premises and the situation thereof are suitable for operation of a massage establishment; and
• (d) the massage establishment will not be operated in a manner contrary to the public interest.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

A "massage establishment" refers to any place used or intended to be used or represented as being used for the reception or treatment of persons requiring massage or other similar service or treatment.

You need a licence before you can operate a massage establishment.

Information which might help

Before you start your application:

• Write to or call up the Planning Department to see if planning permission is required for the setting up of a massage establishment in the proposed location.
• Appoint a fit and proper person who can adequately and personally supervise the proposed massage establishment to be the licensee.
• Obtain a Certificate of Compliance from the Home Affairs Department if the proposed massage establishment falls within the statutory ambit of clubs under the Clubs (Safety of Premises) Ordinance.
• Obtain a Commercial Bathhouse Licence from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department if the proposed massage establishment is to provide bathing facilities upon payment of fee.
• Appoint an Authorized Person or registered structural engineer where extensive alteration works are to be carried out.
• Observe and comply with the licence requirements and conditions. Any breach of licensing conditions or irregularity found is liable to penalty and may affect renewal of the licence.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Hong Kong Police Force

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