A bakery licence covers selling bread and other baked goods, but only plain bread: no sausages, luncheon meat or other food products, and nothing containing meat or dairy.
That is why most bakeries today actually hold a food factory licence: if the bread made on the premises may contain meat or dairy, a food factory licence is needed.
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Government fees: bakery
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| Floor area | New full licence / year | Renewal / year |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 100 m² | 1,300 | 2,710 |
| Over 100, up to 150 m² | 1,980 | 3,390 |
| Over 150, up to 200 m² | 3,280 | 4,690 |
| Over 200, up to 250 m² | 4,340 | 6,050 |
| Over 250, up to 1,000 m² | 5,670–23,820 | 7,380–25,530 |
| Over 1,000 m² | 38,630–131,960 | 40,340–134,440 |
All amounts in Hong Kong dollars. These are the government licence fees set by FEHD; each range spans several floor-area bands, and the actual fee follows the band of the premises' floor area. Since 1 November 2025 the fee for a new full licence no longer includes the Fire Services Department's prescribed fees; renewal fees are unchanged. Government fees are charged separately from our service fee.
Shop requirements
- A bakehouse of at least 12 sq m in the premises for the retail sale of baked goods.
- A further bakehouse of at least 6 sq m for baking.
Special requirements
The following licensed restaurants must apply separately for a bakery licence:
- A light refreshment restaurant not permitted to prepare and sell baked goods.
- A general or light refreshment restaurant with a separate counter selling bread and other baked goods baked on the premises.
A bakery licence allows plain bread only, with no meat or dairy products.
Approved building types
- Shopping malls
- Shops for restaurant use in housing estates
- Non-industrial commercial buildings and commercial-residential buildings
Bakery licence FAQ
Does every bakery need a bakery licence?
Why do many bakeries not apply for a bakery licence?
When is a bakery licence needed?
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