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Miscellaneous Licences Ordinance (Cap.114)
Gambling Ordinance (Cap.148)
Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance (Cap. 349)
Clubs (Safety of Premises) Ordinance (Cap. 376)
Amusement Game Centres Ordinance (Cap.435)
Bedspace Apartments Ordinance (Cap. 447)
Karaoke Establishments Ordinance (Cap. 573)
Buildings Ordinance (Cap. 123)
Code of Practice issued by Buildings Department
Home Affairs Department
Hong Kong Tourism Board
Guide to Guesthouse Licence Application in Countryside Areas issued by Countryside Conservation Office

Publications

Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance (Cap.349)
Title
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A Guide to Licence Application under the Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance (Cap.349)
December 2023
A Guide to Licence Application for Guesthouse in Village House
June 2026
A Guide to Licence Applications for Holiday Flat
December 2023
A Guide to Licence Applications for Guesthouse (Holiday Camp) Covering Building, Caravan & Tent Campsites
June 2026
Hints on Successful Application for a new Guesthouse Licence
May 2018
Sample Layout Plan of a Guesthouse
July 2020
Standard Licensing Requirements for Hotel Licence
August 2023
Standard Licensing Requirements for Guesthouse (General) Licence
January 2023
Standard Licensing Requirements for Guesthouse (Holiday Flat) Licence (Generally for Holiday Flat of domestic flat layout in existing village type houses in the New Territories)
June 2023
Standard Licensing Requirements for Guesthouse (Holiday Flat) Licence (Generally for Holiday Flat of guesthouse layout in existing village type houses in the New Territories)
June 2023
Standard Licensing Requirements for Guesthouse (Holiday Camp) Licence – Building Campsite
June 2026
Standard Licensing Requirements for Guesthouse (Holiday Camp) Licence – Caravan Campsite
June 2026
Standard Licensing Requirements for Guesthouse (Holiday Camp) Licence – Tent Campsite
June 2026
Sample Report of Completion Form
August 2018
Guidelines on No-use Restriction Requirement
August 2021
Guidelines on Fit and Proper Requirement
December 2020
Guidelines on Local Consultation and Advisory Panel
December 2020
Clubs (Safety of Premises) Ordinance (Cap.376)
Title
Version
A Layman's Guide to Application of Certificate of Compliance under the Clubs (Safety of Premises) Ordinance (Cap. 376)
December 2023
A Guide to Compliance Requirements for the Certificate of Compliance for Club-houses
December 2023
Sample Application Form for a Certificate of Compliance
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Sample Layout Plan of a Club-house
July 2020
Standard Licensing Requirements for Certificate of Compliance for Club Premises
January 2023
Sample Report of Completion Form
August 2018
Guidelines on Alteration / Refurbishment Application in Club-houses
October 2022
Karaoke Establishments Ordinance (Cap.573)
Title
Version
A Guide to Application for a Permit or a Licence under Karaoke Establishments Ordinance (Cap. 573)
December 2023
Sample Layout Plan of a Karaoke Establishment
March 2020
Standard Licensing Requirements for Karaoke Establishment Permit or Licence
January 2023
Sample Report of Completion Form
August 2018
Bedspace Apartment Ordinance (Cap.447)
Title
Version
A Guide to Licence Application for Bedspace Apartments (New)
October 2025
Code of Practice for Bedspace Apartment
July 2017
Standard Licensing Requirements for Licence of a Bedspace Apartment (New)
November 2025
Sample Report of Completion Form
August 2018

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Licensed Guesthouse (Holiday Camp)
Licensed Guesthouse (Holiday Flat)
Club with Certificate of Compliance

Pamphlets

Pamphlets
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Improving the Licensing Regime．Facilitating Enforcement Actions．Enhancing Deterrence
Apr 2024
Stay at Licensed Guesthouses   Enjoy Safe Travel (For Visitors)
May 2017
How to Apply - Licence Under the Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance (Cap. 349)
December 2021
How to Apply - Certificate of Compliance Under the Clubs (Safety of Premises Ordinance) (Cap. 376)
March 2017
How to Apply - Licence Under the Bedspace Apartments Ordinance (Cap. 447)
March 2017
Leaflet on Minor Works associated with Licensed Premises / Premises to be Licensed
October 2012
Guidelines for Management Staff of Hotels/Guesthouses
December 2020
The First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026 - 2030)
Upward Mobility and Well-being for All
The 2026-27 Budget
2026 Population Census
CyberDefender - Scameter
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The Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address
The 5th Anniversary of the Promulgation and Implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law Online Exhibition
Viewing Hygiene Black Spots
Support Social Enterprises Every Day!
Anti-Scam Lucky Draw
Hong Kong Smart City Portal
National Security Education Day
World Bank Group's Business Ready project
Anti-Deception Coordination Centre
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