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General Advice on Licensing Matters

Overview Search for Karaoke Establishments with Permits/Licences General Advice on Licensing Matters Fees

General Advice on Licensing Matters

General advice to permit holder and potential applicants under Karaoke Establishments Ordinance (Cap. 573)

1.1.2024 – 31.12.2024

4.11.2024

Fire Safety in Karaoke Establishments (dated 4.11.2024)

30.5.2024

Application for Alteration / Refurbishment in Licensed Premises (dated 30.5.2024)

1.1.2023 – 31.12.2023

15.11.2023

Fire Safety in Karaoke Establishments (dated 15.11.2023)

1.1.2022 – 31.12.2022

7.11.2022

Fire Safety in Karaoke Establishments

4.11.2022

Application of New/ Renewal and Transfer of Licence - Documentary proof of holding a continuous and personal supervision for operation, keeping, management or other control of the premises concerned

1.1.2021 – 31.12.2021

3.11.2021

Fire Safety in Karaoke Establishments

1.1.2020 – 31.12.2020

13.11.2020

Launch of "LeaveHomeSafe" COVID-19 exposure notification mobile app

22.10.2020

Fire Safety in Karaoke Establishments

6.1.2020

Government launches Preparedness and Response Plan for Novel Infectious Disease of Public Health Significance

1.1.2019 – 31.12.2019

18.10.2019

Fire Safety in Karaoke Establishments

1.1.2018 – 31.12.2018

16.10.2018

Fire Safety in Karaoke Establishments

1.1.2017 – 31.12.2017

17.11.2017

Fire Safety in Karaoke Apartments

1.1.2015 – 31.12.2015

5.2.2015

Fire Safety in Karaoke Establishments

19.6.2015

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome and Local Dengue Fever Case

4.11.2015

Fire Safety in Karaoke Establishments

1.1.2014 – 31.12.2014

9.1.2014

Third Confirmed Case of Human Infection with Avian Influenza A(H7N9) Virus

1.1.2013 – 31.12.2013

6.12.2013

A Confirmed Case of Human Infection with Avian Influenza A(H7N9) virus and Activation of Serious Response Level of Government’s Preparedness Plan

5.11.2013

Fire Safety in Karaoke Establishments

10.4.2013

Health Information on Cases of Influenza A (H7N9)

1.1.2012 – 31.12.2012

14.11.2012

Fire Safety in Karaoke Establishments

19.10.2012

Full Implementation of Building (Minor Works)(Amendment) Regulation 2012 on 3 October 2012

10.8.2012

Including Bulding Works associated with Subdivision of Flats under the Minor Works Control System

28.3.2012

Application of Code of Practice for Fire Safety in Buildings 2011 to Karaoke Establishments

1.1.2010 – 31.12.2011

30.9.2011

Minor Works Associated with Licensed Premises/Premises to be Licensed

24.2.2011

Proper Maintenance of Fire Service Installations and Equipment

19.1.2011

Alteration, Addition, Renovation or Redecoration of Licensed Premises

29.12.2010

Full Implementation of Minor Works Control System under the Buildings Ordinance (For Applicant for a Karaoke Establishment Permit dated 29.12.2010)(Information related to minor works has been updated. Please refer to the leaflet on Minor Works Associated with Licensed Premises / Premises to be licensed dated 28.9.2011 for details.)

Before 31.12.2009

26.11.2009

Guidelines on Maintenance of Equipment and Qualification of Instructors for Training Programme on Portable Fire Extinguishers

28.8.2008

Fire Safety in Karaoke Establishments

The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address

Anti-Scam Lucky Draw

Hong Kong Smart City Portal

Exhibition of the 4th Anniversary of Hong Kong National Security Law

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National Security Education Day

The 2024-25 Budget

World Bank Group's Business Ready project

Anti-Deception Coordination Centre

Online platform for SMEs to access comprehensive information and support services

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