Liquor licences are issued by the Liquor Licensing Board. An applicant must first meet the application conditions; once the Board approves, the applicant is vetted by the police, including a meeting with police officers and a statement.
Selling alcoholic drinks on the premises requires a liquor licence, which is applied for separately from the restaurant licence. Applying on your own usually takes about 6 months, and longer for more complex cases.
WS ICON LIMITED · Trust or Company Service Provider licence TC008771 · Updated October 2026
Government fees: liquor licence
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| Licence and premises | Issue or renewal: valid 1 year |
|---|---|
| Liquor licence: with a bar | 3,940 |
| Liquor licence: without a bar | 1,990 |
| Club liquor licence: with a bar | 1,100 |
| Club liquor licence: without a bar | 1,100 |
All amounts in Hong Kong dollars. These are government licence fees, charged separately from our service fee.
Premises requirements
A bar’s building structure, means of escape, fire safety and sanitary facilities must all be suitable for customers drinking alcohol; approval is decided case by case.
Additional licence conditions
- Where there is serious noise nuisance, additional conditions may be attached, including installing suitable sound-insulating materials or soundproofing equipment.
- A “NO LIQUOR FOR PERSON UNDER AGE 18” notice must be shown prominently in the bar; each Chinese character on it must be at least 3cm × 3cm, and each English letter at least 2cm × 2cm.
Professionals we coordinate
Liquor and restaurant licence applications cover several professional fields; we can coordinate the following together:
- Buildings Department registered architects and structural engineers (authorized persons)
- Registered fire service installation contractors
- Registered ventilation, electrical and plumbing contractors
- Interior and exterior fit-out contractors and interior designers
- Kitchen equipment suppliers
- Food ingredient wholesalers
Related licences
- A liquor licence goes with a restaurant licence; see the general restaurant licence and the light refreshment restaurant licence.
Liquor licence FAQ
Can I apply for a liquor licence myself?
Why does a liquor licence need police vetting?
What happens if alcohol is sold without a licence?
What conditions must an applicant meet?
Does selling alcohol online need a liquor licence?
Other services
Company Registration
We obtain the Certificate of Incorporation (CI) and the Business Registration Certificate (BR).
Company Secretary
Company secretary services for annual returns, company changes and statutory records.
Accounting & Tax
Bookkeeping, financial statements and organised records to support your tax reporting.
Virtual Office
Business and registered addresses, mail handling and optional telephone answering services.
