9030Performing arts venue operation
表演藝術場所經營
This activity involves the operation of venues that host live performances, including theaters, concert halls, and other facilities dedicated to the performing arts. It encompasses the management and maintenance of these venues to support various artistic events such as plays, concerts, and dance performances.
Subclasses in this class
Licences and approvals
What this activity needs to operate
Activities under this code trigger the following licensing regimes. Emerhub prepares and files each application on your behalf.
Places of Public Entertainment Licence
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, authorised by the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs as Licensing Authority under Cap. 172)
Required under the Places of Public Entertainment Ordinance (Cap. 172) for premises or places where public entertainment such as cinemas, theatres, concerts, exhibitions or amusement attractions is presented to the public, whether or not admission is charged. The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs is the statutory Licensing Authority and has authorised the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene to issue and cancel licences. Separate application guides apply to cinemas and theatres versus other places of public entertainment.
- Processing time
- Government performance targets for straightforward non-cinema applications: site inspection within 7 working days of an acceptable application; Application Vetting Panel meeting within 20 working days of acceptance of the licence application; letter of requirements issued at or before the panel meeting or upon departmental clearance
Official sourceVerified 2026-07-14
Standard compliance
Compliance every Hong Kong company shares
Beyond anything specific to this activity, every Hong Kong company handles two-tiered profits tax, the annual return (Form NAR1) within 42 days of its incorporation anniversary, audited accounts, MPF enrolment for staff, and a company secretary. Emerhub runs all of it on your behalf.
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